Americans are getting older. (I feel it — don’t you?) In fact, the Population Reference Bureau estimates that the number of Americans aged 65 and older will nearly double from 52 million in 2018 to 95 million by 2060.
Although hearing loss is a very common sensory loss — affecting one-third of all American adults between the ages of 65 and 74 and nearly half of those older than 75 — solutions to hearing problems have been slow to materialize. Until recently, hearing aids only made things louder, not necessarily clearer. Scientists have yet to discover a way to repair damage to the inner ear.
A simple five-minute daily breathing exercise lowers blood pressure and potentially improves heart health as well as — or even better than — exercise or medications, say researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder.
Air pollution has been known to have negative effects on health. There is new data showing that a decrease in pollution could benefit those at risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Qualifying for Medicaid can be complicated.
Cleveland Clinic recently published an article about a patient who received Aduhelm at the hospital, which served as a clinical trial site.
Who needs long-term care insurance … and who might be able to do without it?
We have seen some step siblings able to all get along fine but they seem to be the exception. More likely, one sibling feels divided loyalty to the birth parent, not the step-parent.
My house is in my name and my son’s name. What happens if I need to go into a nursing home?
Improving your overall physical health is just one reason to stay active after 50.