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Pandemic took a toll on older people serving as caregivers for loved ones
Posted on November 2, 2021 - University of Michigan experts say family caregivers, many of them older adults themselves, have been under a lot more stress during the pandemic.
Tell Your Doctor About Alternative Medicine Practices
Posted on October 28, 2021 - Today, almost half of all older adults take part in health practices that are considered “complementary,” “alternative” or “integrative.” Medical research has confirmed the value of some of these, such as such as tai chi, certain food supplements, massage and meditation. Others are of little value and might even be dangerous.
Tips for Customizing a Senior Loved One's Smartphone
Posted on October 26, 2021 - Do you serve as honorary tech support for an older loved one? WIRED shares some hacks for customizing their Android or iPhone.
October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month
Posted on October 21, 2021 - Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a degenerative disease caused by abnormal protein deposits in the brain. These deposits, called Lewy bodies, cause changes in brain chemicals that can affect thinking, movement, behavior, and emotions.
Is your vision impaired? Tips to cope
Posted on October 19, 2021 - The older we are, the more likely we are to experience low vision. Experts from Harvard Medical School share ideas for coping.
