In light of the current situation, we understand that you may be feeling anxious and even uncertain about having anyone in your home. While in-home care may not seem ideal, it's probably the best way to keep you safe at…
Nearly one in four people over the age of 60 will experience hip pain. With that many people suffering from it, is hip pain “just a part of getting old?” The pain can be debilitating. Hip pain will affect everything…
Healthy Habits to Help Prevent Flu The single best way to prevent seasonal flu is to get vaccinated each year, but good health habits like covering your cough and washing your hands often can help stop the spread of germs…
Each New Year is a gift. It’s another opportunity to take stock of our lives and decide what we’d like to change. We can make changes large and small. We’ve gathered here 12 New Year’s resolutions specifically for seniors, including…
With the first day of spring around the corner, and the Farmer’s Almanac calling for cooler than normal temperatures, thoughts of the season’s activities come to the fore, and it is worth thinking about some seasonal health concerns that may…
By Mayo Clinic Staff As your parents get older, how can you be sure they're taking care of themselves and staying healthy? When you visit your parents, consider these questions: Pay attention to your parents' appearance. Failure to keep up…
When it comes to fruits and vegetables, more is certainly better. With the latest nutrition research from the UK suggesting TEN (versus 5) servings of fruits and vegetables daily in reducing risk of early death and chronic illness, many people…
The holidays can be hard after a loss—illness, death of a loved one, job loss. Even so, there are ways to help make Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s manageable, meaningful and hopeful. Holidays and grief, those two terms seem to…
September is cholesterol awareness month. Do you know your numbers? Our body needs cholesterol to work properly but too much can increase your risk of heart disease. Too much cholesterol can build up in your blood vessels and cause them…
There Are Many Things We Want to Pass on to Our Loved Ones—Illness Is Not One of Them You want to pass on certain things like family traditions, a grandmother’s quilt or dad’s love of books—but no one wants to…
