Month: July 2017

Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It occurs when once-healthy brain cells die or stop working well and lose connections with other brain cells.  The results in a loss of the ability to think, remember, or reason to the extent that it interferes with ones ability to do everyday activities like driving, managing…

If you are a caregiver to someone with dementia or living with memory loss yourself, you know there are many important decisions to make along the way. One of the most important decisions is knowing when to stop or limit driving. Most people will struggle with balancing two important issues: the freedom and independence of…

Alcohol is the most common addictive substance used among older adults. Approximately 50 percent of men and 40 percent of women age 60 or older drink alcohol on a regular basis. There is a large body of research to suggest that alcohol in small amounts can be healthy. The cardiovascular benefits of red wine with…

A hospital stay is one of the more stressful experiences we can have. Emergency or planned surgeries, in particular, can really take us out of our comfort zone in more ways than one. Doctors and nurses do an excellent job taking care of us, but at a time when a person needs a lot of…