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As our nation’s largest generation ages, more and more attention is being paid to ensuring they remain healthy and mobile. Of the top ten fears about aging in a recent study, loss of independence ranked first and not being able…

Caregiving includes countless tasks that can range from preparing meals and housekeeping to supervising medications and attending doctor’s visits. Most caregivers of senior loved ones also hold a full-time job and care for their own families. The details involved in…

As loved ones age they may need different types of physicians to manage their care. Chronic disease requires the care of specialists that can range from cardiologists to oncologists. But what type of physician should manage a senior’s overall care?…

Being physically limited while mentally alert can be especially difficult. There are ways to cope with this situation, though. Many people feel that their brains stay young even as their bodies age. Physical challenges affecting mentally alert seniors can be…

Palliative care is designed to improve quality of life and reduce pain and suffering for those with serious or life-threatening illnesses. It provides relief from the symptoms of the illness and helps to reduce the stress that comes from coping…

Caregivers can improve brain health for seniors through social interaction. The relationships they build and activities they provide can keep the senior’s brain active, healthy and ward off depression. Numerous clinical studies have found that friendships help to safeguard good…