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January 31, 2019 Seniors

Program helps frail seniors live independently

Participants in the program — Community Aging in Place: Advancing Better Living for Elders (CAPABLE) – experienced 30% fewer difficulties with such activities.

December 13, 2018 Seniors / Sexuality

Sex after 60

Myths and stigma associated with aging and sex hinder older adults’ ability to openly communicate with family, friends and health care professionals.

October 24, 2018 Seniors

What is ‘quality’ in aged care?

For a good quality of life, people say they want to live in a home-like rather than an institutionalised environment, social connection and access to the outdoors.

October 4, 2018 Seniors

Without Safety Net Of Kids Or Spouse, ‘Elder Orphans’ Need Fearless Fallback Plan

Many “Elder Orphans,” seniors without a spouse or children on whom to depend, face aging without anyone to provide needed social, emotional and physical support.

September 28, 2018 Seniors

How seniors can avoid one of old age’s most dangerous events: falls

One of the most important parts of healthy aging is avoiding a fall, the number one cause of accidental death among people 65 and older.

September 26, 2018 Seniors

As life expectancies rise, so are expectations for healthy aging

There’s a new term for aging baby boomers – “perennials” – to describe those who want to live an active, blossoming life into old age.

September 18, 2018 Marijuana / Seniors

Day-Tripping To The Dispensary: Seniors In Pain Hop Aboard The Canna-Bus

Among the fastest growing group of pot users are people over 50, with especially steep increases being seen among those 65 and older.

August 23, 2018 Seniors

More seniors struggling to care for aging parents

As life spans lengthen, adult children like Hall in their 60s and 70s are increasingly caring for frail, older parents — something few people plan for.

August 1, 2018 Drugs / Opioids / Painkillers / Seniors

Poll: Providers Aren’t Doing Enough to Warn Older Patients About Opioids

Many Americans over 50 favor limits on painkiller prescribing, and those who receive prescriptions need more counseling about risks and safe disposal options.