Preventing Osteoporosis

Preventing Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by weakened bones, making them more susceptible to fractures. It’s particularly common among seniors. Osteoporosis affects 16 percent of women and 4 percent of men after age 50 and underlies many of the debilitating fractures...
Pet Therapy

Pet Therapy

Interacting with Pets When older people get lonely, interacting with pets can be a game-changer. We have published a couple of articles on this topic in this space, but recently, an item on Reddit makes this point more poignant than any I have seen. The thesis is that...
Mammograms for Senior Women

Mammograms for Senior Women

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of breast cancer screening. For senior women, understanding when to continue mammograms and when they might no longer be necessary is crucial for maintaining health and well-being. The...
Assessing the Decline of An Aging Parent

Assessing the Decline of An Aging Parent

Children have distinct developmental milestones associated with each stage of their growth. Sitting up, walking, and hand-waving are examples. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move from turning over to crawling to walking. It’s...