Health Conditions

Seniors might hide incontinence because they’re embarrassed – get 3 tips for recognizing senior incontinence

Medical Conditions

3 Tips for Recognizing Signs of Incontinence in Seniors

Admitting to bathroom accidents can be tough for seniors. They may try to cover it up by hiding signs of...

6 signs of elder abuse

Alzheimer's & Dementia

6 Signs of Elder Abuse in Seniors with Dementia

Seniors with dementia are more vulnerable to abuse Seniors with dementia sometimes make false accusations and claim that family or...

Anticholinergic medications can worsen or cause dementia symptoms

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Medications That Worsen Dementia and Increase Dementia Risk: Anticholinergics

Common medications can cause dementia-like symptoms Common prescription and over-the-counter medications called anticholinergics (anti-col-in-er-jik; hear it) have side effects that...

Why vaccines are essential for senior health and the top 4 recommended vaccines for seniors

Medical Conditions

Prevent Serious Illness with 4 Vaccines for Seniors

Vaccination protects seniors from serious illness Vaccines are a simple, quick, and inexpensive way to protect seniors from serious illness. ...

Weighted blankets for dementia reduce anxiety, promote deep sleep, calm nerves, and provide comfort

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Weighted Blankets for Dementia Improve Sleep and Reduce Anxiety

Weighted blankets for dementia promote calm Alzheimer’s and dementia often cause older adults to feel agitated, anxious, or have disturbed...

Affordable eye care for seniors helps them stay independent longer by detecting issues early and preventing falls

Medical Conditions

Affordable Eye Exams for Seniors Prevent Major Vision Loss

Seniors are at higher risk for vision problems The risk of developing serious eye diseases and major vision problems increases...

Alzheimer’s cure

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Medications

Alzheimer’s Cure: Unproven Treatments Harm Senior Health

Alzheimer’s cure claims are ripping off vulnerable families Advertisements for an Alzheimer’s cure are everywhere, especially on the internet. These...

Help advance Alzheimer’s research by participating in the no-cost, confidential Alzheimer Prevention Trials (APT) Webstudy led by top scientists

Alzheimer's & Dementia

Take Charge of Your Brain Health With an Online Memory Study

Join Alzheimer’s research to help scientists More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, a devastating disease that not...

end-of-life conversations with seniors

End-of-Life Conversations with Seniors: A Guide for Caregivers

End-of-life conversations empower a person to “die well” Talking about end-of-life wishes is one of the most important conversations to...

The flu shot is especially important for adults 65 years and older, who account for most hospitalizations and deaths from flu.

COVID-19 / Medical Conditions

Flu Vaccine for Seniors: Covid-19 and the 2021-2022 Flu Season

Covid-19 and the 2021-2022 flu season With hospitals across the country already overwhelmed with COVID-19 hospitalizations, getting a flu shot...

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