FAMILY LIFE Many people have a loved one who is an older adult. Sometimes an older adult may wish to stay in their home as they get older. This is possible for many older adults with some support from family members or friends. Here are some ways to help an older loved one stay in […]
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WELL-BEING Is 90 the new 85? In 1980, there were 720,000 people aged 90 and older in the United States. In 2010, there were 1.9 million people aged 90 and older. By 2050, the ranks of people 90 and older may reach 9 million, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau, commissioned by
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WELL-BEING You may not be able to take it with you, but you can let the generations to come know what you valued if you create an ethical will. An ethical will can be a vital component of an estate plan because it reflects your concerns and hopes for the next generation. Most wills mainly
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SELF-CARE CORNER Successful aging means more than good health. It means taking charge of your personal well-being so that you can continue to live a vibrant, independent life, regardless of your age, according to Dr. Terri Ginsberg of the Institute for Successful Aging at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. “Successful aging
SELF-CARE CORNER Are your best years ahead? A national survey of women between the ages of 35 and 49, sponsored in partnership with the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health and Teva Women’s Health shows that more than three-quarters of women in midlife say the best years are ahead, not behind. Yet midlife
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 If you’re the primary caregiver for a spouse, parent, or other relative, you face a tough challenge. Here’s what you can do to make the workload easier. * Set up the sickroom on the main floor, so you don’t have to continually go up and down stairs. * Purchase or
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Adding a lot of salt to foods, eating more sweets, and finding meals less enjoyable are signs that your sense of taste is fading. As you age, you may lose up to 50 percent of your taste buds. But you don’t have to resign yourself to a diet that tastes
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Does your bed partner snore or toss and turn during the night? Does he or she periodically twitch like a mackerel out of water for no reason at all? Are you faced with two alternatives: Sleeping in the guest room or not sleeping at all? Older adults-especially men-tend to develop
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 By the time people reach their forties, fifties, or sixties, they will usually experience some form of bowel trouble such as diverticulosis, irritable bowel, and constipation. To prevent various kinds of bowel trouble, practice these healthful habits. * Eat a diet high in fiber. (Oat bran, wheat bran, beans, fruit,
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Mature Health: Over Age 50 Mealtime is something to look forward to. But for some older adults, especially men living alone, preparing meals can be both awkward and troublesome. This can lead to the “tea and toast” syndrome of skipped or unbalanced meals. Hit-or-miss eating habits can, in turn, lead to loss of energy and
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