Choosing an assisted living facility – whether for yourself or a loved one – isn’t easy. It involves a huge investment of time, energy, mental space and, if you have to travel, money. While covering every aspect of the...
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Everyone likes to have fun. Most people, though, don’t think of fun as being important. That’s a big mistake. No matter how old you are or where you live, taking time to play is crucial for your well-being. And...
As we age, most of us are going to find ourselves making more doctor’s appointments. This can be a drag in the best of situations, but if you can no longer drive – or even if you no longer...
Congestive heart failure is the medical way of saying that the heart isn’t pumping the way it should. It can occur because of a defect, or because the heart has become too weak to do its job. But it...
Adult Insomnia – Part II Last time we talked about ways to relieve adult insomnia through sleep hygiene. Now we’re going to talk about adult insomnia and CBT-I. CBT, of course, stands for cognitive behavioral therapy. The “i” stands...
Do you have trouble sleeping? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. Difficulty sleeping, or adult insomnia, is one of the complaints doctors hear most from older patients. So what is it, and what can be done about...
Glowing Older, Part III Now that we’ve covered nighttime skincare, we can talk about daytime skincare in your sixties and seventies. You want to achieve three things with your daytime skincare: refresh, hydrate and protect. The good news...
Glowing Older, Part II Last time, we talked about the seven habits that are crucial for maturing skin. Now we’re going to get into the fun stuff: skincare in your sixties and seventies. Why is it fun? Because a...
Glowing Older, Part 1 “Growing older gracefully” used to mean accepting the aging process of mature skin with a smile, or at least without complaining too much. No more. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, the dryness, dullness...
People typically speak about exercise in terms of physical benefits and bodily health. But what about exercise and your brain? This mind-body connection has interested John J. Ratey for years. In fact, he has been talking about the subject...