Senior Health

A caregiver who helps alleviate loneliness in older adults plays chess with an older man.

The Dangerous Consequences of Loneliness in Older Adults

You know that gut-punch feeling when you realize someone you care about hasn’t had a real conversation with another person in days…or maybe even weeks? It’s easy to overlook, especially when everything seems fine on the surface. But loneliness in older adults is a silent health crisis, one that can be as dangerous as smoking […]

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A man reviews a bunch of prescription bottles as he considers the benefits of deprescribing.

Too Many Meds? What Seniors Need to Know About Deprescribing

Dad’s taking an assortment of pills, twice a day…then a few more after dinner and at bedtime. And of course there are those to be taken “as needed.” Before long, medication schedules can start feeling like a second full-time job. If it seems like prescriptions have quietly multiplied over the years, you’re not imagining it.

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A woman who is managing tremors in Parkinson’s shows her caregiver how to knit.

How to Ease Tremors in Parkinson’s and Make Daily Life Easier

Tremors in Parkinson’s have a way of creeping into the simplest parts of daily life. What used to be routine—brushing teeth, pouring coffee, getting dressed—can suddenly feel like a series of uphill battles. If you’re supporting someone with Parkinson’s, you’ve probably seen how these tremors can chip away at confidence and independence. Thankfully, there are

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