Some older adults find caring for their cat or dog more challenging By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Although pets bring many mental and physical health
Golden Years
Exercise Beneficial for People Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Alzheimer’s is an incurable degenerative disease of the brain. However, people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s can benefit from exercise. A growing
Brain Protective Foods: Do They Really Help?
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Unfortunately, there’s no silver bullet for brain health. Avoiding Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia isn’t as simple as, “Eat
How Nutrition Needs Change as We Age
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many aspects of health change as you enter older adulthood, including nutritional needs. With lessening activity, caloric needs may decrease,
Managing Diabetes as a Senior
Better nutrition, exercise still key to controlling diabetes By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Managing Type-2 diabetes as an older adult is a little more complicated
Talking to a Loved One About a Move to Assisted Living
It can be hard to talk to your loved ones about moving into assisted living, so don’t push them too hard and make sure
Macular Degeneration
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Macular degeneration is one of the nation’s leading causes of blindness and low vision, affecting 1.8 million Americans, according to
Top Issues Affecting Seniors
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Aging brings its own rewards—wisdom, experience and sense of accomplishment—along with a few challenges. With planning and a few community
Tips for Selecting a Medicare Plan
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many people feel confused when choosing a Medicare plan. The numerous options and industry jargon can make plan selection challenging.
New Alzheimer’s Drug Shown to Slow Progression of Disease
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Currently, more than six million people in the US live with Alzheimer’s disease and 410,000 of those live in New