The start line of the annual race in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, was crowded. A rain delay had participants just waiting. I looked over at a woman next to me, and said “hello”. She was friendly and we had a conversation. When the announcer asked who was celebrating a birthday, we both raised our […]
Just about everyone understands that our elders are at risk of health crises just because of age. Covid taught us a lot about emergencies from an unanticipated source. Most of us understand that our aging loved ones are vulnerable, especially those over 65 years old. Chronic medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease […]
Hearing loss is a common issue that many seniors face as they age. It can be difficult to admit that you are experiencing hearing loss, but it’s important to understand the impact it can have on your life and the treatment options available. In this article, we’ll cover three important things seniors need to know […]
Experiencing gradual vision loss as a senior is to be expected but there are steps you can take to slow down the decline. John, a 65-year-old retiree, was frustrated with the gradual decline in his eyesight. Every year at his annual eye exam, his doctor would inform him that there had been further deterioration in […]
Here’s the Podcast: I hope you enjoy listening! Laura Lyster-Mensh is a death doula who has proposed a unique idea to the Congressional Cemetery. She asked if she could be their death doula for a year and provide death education and awareness work to the community. To her surprise, they said yes! This opportunity has […]
Is ChatGPT for seniors too? Well, if you’re a senior and you’re feeling out of the loop concerning this ChatGPT thing everyone is talking about, you’re not alone. You’re intrigued by it, but the thought of using new technology feels overwhelming to many seniors. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! This article will explain what […]
As most people at retirement age are looking at a few chronic health conditions, it isn’t surprising that most are taking medications. According to astonishing 87-year-old Ann Kahl, a fitness guru in Florida, we’re using these drugs to do what we ought to be doing ourselves in many cases, just by being more active. Ms. […]
Reading and other visual tasks can become increasingly challenging as we age. The good news is that with the help of audiobooks, senior adults can continue to grow intellectually and maintain social connections. Seniors can enjoy literature and other reading material without putting their eyes through unnecessary strain by listening to audiobooks. They are portable […]
People used to fear a diagnosis of cancer above all. That has been replaced by fear of a diagnosis of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Most people know someone who has it or did in the past. There is good reason to be afraid. It’s a difficult, expensive and sometimes very long journey with this disease. […]
This is shocking, but it actually happened. I describe a real case, with names changed. The man involved was what we call an “elder orphan”. These are the ones with no kids, never married, or widowed and they do not have anyone paying much attention to them as they age. They are vulnerable to predators. […]
