Successful Aging: Finding solutions to loneliness and isolation in older Americans
Dear readers, Last week, we presented a quiz on myths about social isolation and loneliness in order to challenge some assumptions about...
Successful Aging: Challenging assumptions about loneliness and isolation in older Americans
Dear readers: Loneliness and social isolation in the U.S. is a growing epidemic affecting over eight million older adults, according to...
Successful Aging: How to encourage exercise to keep loved ones healthy
Q. My 68-year-old husband is healthy although a bit overweight. He gets no exercise and is not interested in joining a health club or...
Successful Aging: Paying attention to Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment
Q. I recently went to my internist for a routine physical and complained about some memory changes and a bit more. He said that it is...
Successful Aging: How to support older caregivers
Q. I live 3000 miles away from my parents. My mother suffers from dementia and is cared for by my 83-year old father who has no help....
Successful Aging: Lack energy and feel stressed? Read this, please
Dear readers, Last week, 68-year-old T.B. expressed his frustration at having less energy and that his doctor attributed it to aging. He...