If you have had the unfortunate experience of having a loved one diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you know the sadness of slowly watching that person lose their memories and cognitive abilities. According to the CDC, Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, and about...
After two years of Covid restrictions and cancelled travel plans, older Americans are eager to travel again. While taking a trip will give you a much-needed break, there’s no guarantee your travel plans won’t be disrupted, especially as US airlines continue to deal with staffing...
With the cost of nearly everything going up, many older Americans are feeling especially vulnerable as they try to make retirement savings last....
The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is encouraging individuals to be proactive about their brain health during National Older Americans Month this May by getting a memory screening. AFA offers free virtual memory screenings every weekday which are available to everyone with no minimum age or...
A recent Saturday brought me to tears. A day that started routinely, with an early morning trip to Walmart for supplies, followed by puzzles and reading, then off to Pickleball class. ...
Thanks to the growing number of sophisticated rosacea therapies, the 16 million Americans with this potentially serious facial disorder who commit to partnering with their physicians can now expect to enjoy a clear complexion without the psychological and emotional burden of its unpredictable and embarrassing...
I knew in my gut that my dad was dying. He was emaciated, unable to eat or drink, and struggled to breathe. The pain in his voice when he told me that he didn’t want to live like this anymore weighed on my heart. I had to...
Cutting energy waste in the home is not only good for the environment - it can also save you money. Most people wouldn’t expect it but washing machines and dryers are some of the biggest energy wasters in homes. One study estimated the nation’s residential laundry...
For most people in their retirement years, every penny counts. But a huge number of those pennies can end up going to Uncle Sam, which is why it's important for older Americans and their families to understand as much as they can about the tax...
Californians have always been threatened by fire, flood, and mudslide. The last decade has produced some of the most virile wildfires that the State has ever had. These wildfires have cost consumers millions of dollars, and over a billion dollar loss in California from all...
A whole food, plant-based diet low in sodium and free fats has been conclusively shown to reduce the risk of heart disease. But which foods are the stars and stewards of healthy hearts? The list below gives our “Top 10” heart healthy foods. Each item...
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Are leafy greens safe to eat? Millions of servings of leafy greens are eaten safely every day in the United States. But leafy greens are occasionally contaminated enough to make people sick. To reduce your chance of getting sick, always follow the steps for safely handling and...
For the majority of people, January symbolizes new beginnings and a fresh start. For others, it’s just another ordinary month!...
The Sizzlin’ Seniors have had a wonderful Holiday Season! Their last holiday show was performed on December 11th at Shepherd’s Grove Presbyterian Church in Irvine, California. It was full of enjoyable songs, dances and even included a baton number to Christmas in New Orleans. The presentation...