Americans are living longer than ever, and with that longer lifespan come to some new challenges. But what tweaks in your daily routine can...
Read moreTalking to your (adult) children about aging
We, as parents, tend to protect our children when they are young. In my experience, we tend to try to continue that well into our...
Read moreHow reading re-wires your brain and why that’s a good thing
When you talk to people who are certified bibliophiles (book lovers) they will often say that they read: “to escape,” “to get inside of...
Read more3 Great reasons to go out for a walk!
People are typically less than excited to start any kind of fitness program because in their mind they see an uncomfortable, inconvenient program...
Read moreStaying Fit… At Any Age
We are all aware of the amazing positive effects of routine exercise on both the body and mind. But did you know that routine exercise has been...
Read moreBoredom Busters for Older Adults
“I never thought being old would be this boring” That was a comment I heard during a recent visit with an elderly woman living alone in her home...
Read moreHeart Health and Aging – 7 Tips to Keep You Ticking
Though your heart will change as you get older, that does not mean that you can’t have a healthy heart your whole life. As a physician...
Read moreCreeping Darkness. Glaucoma Awareness Month
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. Glaucoma is a group of diseases that all create the same kind of progressive damage to the eye over time. It...
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