Everyone knows aerobic exercise gets the heart pumping and lifting weights keeps muscles strong. But when it comes to keeping the brain healthy, most people are unsure what to do. As you age, brain health and maintaining memory functions becomes a top concern. Turns out, these issues may begin sooner than you think. “We […]

Achieving Blood Sugar Control is Important for People With Type 2 Diabetes Do you know how to control your blood sugar? If you are one of the 29 million Americans living with diabetes, learning the basics is a great first step to help you manage your condition. In fact, achieving blood sugar control is a […]

You Deserve the Best Health Treatment Possible If you or a loved one has a wound-, ostomy- or continence-related issue, there may be anxiety, insecurity, and a lot of questions. Many individuals in similar situations are finding relief through the services of specialty nurses trained and certified in wound, ostomy and continence (WOC) care. What […]

Why Women Need to Reassess Retirement Planning Men and women are not the same when it comes to retirement planning. Consider this: A husband and a wife of the same age, earning the same salary and looking to retire during the same year need to account for different factors in retirement planning. This is true […]

6 Tips to Keeping Seniors Safe at Home Safety is a big concern for seniors and their families, especially as more baby boomers are embracing aging at home. Homes they’ve owned for decades that were perfect for raising children may not be as accommodating for people who may suffer from poor eye sight, unsteady balance […]

Find the right expert to help you manage your money What’s in a name? When choosing a brand of paper towels or laundry detergent, one name may be as good as another. When it comes to selecting a financial advisor, however, consumers should know there are different types of advisors who are held to significantly […]

5 questions you should ask your pharmacist A visit to the pharmacy can be about more than just picking up prescriptions or supplies for the medicine cabinet. It can actually be an important, and convenient, time to ask your pharmacist key questions that could impact your health. Dr. Andria Fetterman, a faculty member in South […]

Is vision loss inevitable with age? The answer may surprise you Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults believe their eyesight will worsen as they age, no matter what preventive steps they take, according to a recent DSM Nutritional Products survey. While genetics and lifestyle factors do play a role for some serious eye conditions that cause […]

Hearing better thanks to smarter technology Technology has made dramatic improvements in the lives of people of all ages, and the improvements made in hearing technology may be some of the most advanced to occur in the last several years. Just a decade ago, hearing aids were basic amplifiers. Now they’re completely connected with other […]

Senior Moments:What, me talk about technology? By Patricia Bunin, LA Daily News “Mom, why would anyone interested in technology want to hear you speak?” daughter Sara asked when I told her I had been invited to give a talk at TUGNET (The Users’ Group Network). President Marian Radcliffe had asked me to address how I, […]