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While caring for an aging loved one can be a rewarding experience, it’s often also physically exhausting and emotionally draining. According to AARP, almost 40% of family caregivers report their jobs as emotionally stressful. It is important that caregivers take…

May is recognized each year as National Arthritis Awareness Month. Arthritis is a disease that impacts more than 50 million Americans, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. That means 1 in every 5 adults, 300,000…

Every May, the Administration on Aging, part of the Administration for Community Living, leads our nation's observance of Older American's Month. The 2018 theme, Engage at Every Age, emphasizes that you are never too old (or young) to take part in…

Perhaps the most powerful reason for seniors to walk was published in an article in American Family Physician. The authors stated: “Regular exercise and/or increased aerobic fitness are associated with a decrease in all-cause mortality and morbidity in middle aged…

There are several reasons why seniors may have worse oral health than their children and why they need more oral healthcare in later years. Many seniors grew up at a time when water fluoridation and dental fluoride treatments were not…

According to AARP, roughly 90 percent of adults over age 65 want to stay in their current home for as long as possible. However, as people age, everyday tasks performed around the house can become increasingly difficult, or even dangerous. Many…