Protein is one of the building blocks in a healthy diet, but are you getting enough for your age? According to the scientific journal Cell…
Protein Needs Past Age 65 May Surprise You
June 12, 2014
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10 Treatments Physicians and Elderly Patients Should Question
May 13, 2014
Most of us trust that our doctors know what they’re doing when they prescribe a drug or a procedure. However, just because a medication or…
May is National Geriatric Care Manager Month!
May 9, 2014
Geriatric Care Managers are professionals who have extensive training and experience working with older people, people with disabilities and families who need assistance with caregiving…
Better Than Ever: How Lifestyle Choices Can Prove Those Aging Myths Wrong
April 30, 2014
There are a lot of myths about aging out there. For example, many people believe that the older you get, the more your health will…
Healthy Eating: Hour by Hour
April 22, 2014
Do you want to make healthy nutritional choices, but keep finding yourself eating chips or chocolate right before bed? Attempting to put together a meal plan for…
Secret to Success for Aging at Home with Dementia
April 15, 2014
Most older adults wish to age in place at home, where they feel most comfortable. However, many older adults with dementia have other health and…
A Step Towards Better Diabetes Health
April 8, 2014
Living with or caring for a loved one who has diabetes can be challenging. Diabetes is a demanding disease that requires daily management and self-care….
Balancing Your Role as the Adult Child of Aging Parents
March 20, 2014
The role of family caregiver is a special one, but it also often comes with a stigma that the caregiver is a saint or a…
Potential Vulnerability vs. Disability: Changing the Approach to Eldercare
March 12, 2014
All too often people think of care for older adults in terms of the tasks they can no longer perform due to age-related disability. However,…
What Grain Is Doing to Your Brain
March 7, 2014
We hear a lot about low-carb diets these days, but more than just helping people trim fat, cutting carbs could be beneficial to your brain….