Nearly everyone has encountered the unthinkable: Your smartphone landed in the toilet. Or you forgot to take off your smartwatch before jumping into the pool. Or maybe you meant to take those earbuds out of your pocket before running the laundry. What now? Internet forums are chock-full of advice to dry out that drenched device, […]
As we get older, taking care of our brain health becomes a priority. Cognitive wellness involves adopting habits that support mental clarity and function. From dietary choices to physical activity, many aspects of our daily life can influence our brain health. The goal is to incorporate practices that stimulate the brain and foster a supportive environment for mental function. […]
A prime example of elderspeak: Cindy Smith was visiting her father in his assisted living apartment in Roseville, California. An aide who was trying to induce him to do something — Smith no longer remembers exactly what — said, “Let me help you, sweetheart.” “He just gave her The Look — under his bushy eyebrows […]
We’ve reported often (for example, here, here, here and here) on senior living options, from “aging in place” to senior living facilities. It’s certainly a vital topic for SuperAgers. But in addition to watching the overall trends, we’ve also been looking for “insider” expertise on the practical issues involved in making the best decisions. Is […]
Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Barb Desmarais, host of the popular podcast series: “What’s Next: Conversations With Boomers.” Vancouver-based Barb Desmarais, a Boomer herself, offers a series of engaging conversations with Boomers on a wide range of topics, from health to finance to fitness to relationships and more. We first met Barb when we […]
For patients hospitalized with chest pain, the amount of time they spend sedentary afterward is linked to a greater risk for more heart problems and death within a year. That’s the key finding of a new peer-reviewed study my colleagues and I published in the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes. We asked 609 emergency […]
Featuring our SuperAging News Network partner, Barb Desmarais, host of the popular podcast series: “What’s Next: Conversations With Boomers.” Vancouver-based Barb Desmarais, a Boomer herself, offers a series of engaging conversations with Boomers on a wide range of topics, from health to finance to fitness to relationships and more. We first met Barb when we […]
Music icon Billy Joel has announced that he’s been diagnosed with normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)—a relatively rare brain condition that primarily affects people over 65. In a statement on his social media channels, the 76-year-old singer explained that the condition had worsened during recent concert performances, leading to trouble with hearing, vision, and balance. Under […]
Barbecue season is here, and with it comes the irresistible aroma of food sizzling on the grill. Just thinking of it stirs up memories of childhood summers, my father master of the grill at a succession of always chaotic (in a good way) family gatherings on a Sunday afternoon. Back then the menu was mostly […]
In yet another troubling sign of growing financial threats to older adults, a recent FBI report reveals that Americans over the age of 60 lost a record $4.9 billion to fraud in 2024. That figure marks a whopping 43 percent spike in reported losses compared to the previous year, underscoring how rapidly scammers are evolving […]
