In American society, which seems hellbent on shunning the reality that aging is a natural part of living, the idea of seniors having sex suffers from double taboos. And yet, …
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Aging and the Art of Coping
Perhaps the greatest challenge seniors face is accepting who they are now, not trying to remain the way they used to be. That’s easier for some of the changes wrought …
Continue ReadingTruths and Myths About Your Aging Brain
“Right now, you’ve got neurons in your brain that have ‘Vacancy’ signs on them,” the Institute on Aging’s Patrick Arbore recently told a capacity crowd gathered to hear his pronouncements …
Continue ReadingKeeping Seniors Safe in the Kitchen
Many families grew up with the kitchen as a focal point and central gathering place in the home. For many seniors who still live at home, they now prepare a …
Continue ReadingA Legal Check-Up: Getting the Medical Care You Want
In a kinder, easier, more foolproof world, there would be one document allowing people to indicate what medical care they prefer to have provided or withheld. And it would be …
Continue ReadingA Look at Loneliness—And Steps to Prevent It
Everyone feels lonely sometimes. But when the feeling persists as a chronic or acute state of being, it can easily morph into clinical depression and suicidal ideation—especially among older people. …
Continue ReadingSwallowing Problems: Causes and Cures
The medical term for difficulty with the mechanism and process of swallowing is dysphagia. Dysphagia is a common concomitant of aging, but it also occurs in people of any age …
Continue ReadingSpeech Changes in Older Adults
Did you know that your voice and manner of speaking may change with age? As we age, the reality is that our voices change. Some people also experience changes in …
Continue Reading4 Common Causes of Age-Related Hearing Loss
Hearing changes are normal with advancing age. I’ll admit to having a hearing issue (or “loss”) myself, although it is a result of a past major surgery. I prefer to …
Continue Reading8 Practical Tips on Communicating With a Person With Dementia
Caring for someone who has dementia is a uniquely stressful experience. The person may be forgetful, engage in bizarre behavior, have trouble speaking, become incontinent, fall, and have trouble eating, …
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