Seniors

BPT Feeling a sense of connection and belonging with others is a basic human need. But unfortunately for many older adults, social isolation and loneliness are on the rise, especially because of the necessary social distancing since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The good news is, there are concrete strategies that caregivers and family members alike…

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BPT Many seniors and their loved ones are taking special precautions to stay healthy, including limiting or eliminating visits and other activities that can cause COVID-19 to spread. That’s because the older you are, the higher your risk of severe illness from the coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While these…

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BPT As Americans are spending more time at home in response to the pandemic, many are looking for ways to turn their living spaces into retreats of calm, comfort and well-being. For some people, that means major renovations. For others, it means making select improvements designed to add more tranquility and enjoyment to their lives….

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BPT We hear a lot today about recognizing those people who have made a difference for our country and for our citizens. On Veterans Day, we recognize the many Americans who have made a profound impact on our nation and our future through their service in the U.S. military. In 1918, at the 11th hour,…

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Medicare open enrollment is here. With plan premiums at historic lows, now’s the time to review your coverage options Family Features Medicare’s Open Enrollment gives people with Medicare the opportunity to sign up for health or prescription drug plans, or make changes to their existing health plans or prescription drug plans for coverage beginning Jan….

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Family Features High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke, but typically shows no symptoms. Understanding the role cholesterol plays, potential risk factors and how to manage it are important aspects of protecting your heart health. LDL cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein) is considered “bad” cholesterol because…

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What science says about how much daily walking actually makes you healthier By Jill Waldbieser, If you haven’t noticed — from the parade huffing by your suburban window every morning or the crowds you encounter at the nearby nature path — walking is big right now. The Rails to Trails conservancy charts a nearly 200…

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By Anne Field AARP Wearing a mask in public may be the new normal, but it can sure lead to a variety of awkward moments — for instance, how to get across, say, that that mask needs to go over your nose, too? And while science shows that masks are one very important tool in…

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By Barry J. Jacobs Fred’s argument with his 85-year-old mother, Sarah, about her safety and security was always the same — and he always lost. He lived two states away and wanted her to move from her three-story home of 50 years to a one-floor senior apartment near him where she’d be less likely to…

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BPT Pulmonary fibrosis (PF) is a progressive and debilitating disease that leads to scarring of the lungs, with no known cure. Yet, while more than 200,000 Americans are living with the disease, there are still many myths and misconceptions surrounding causes, treatments, diagnosis and more. The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF) is here to set the…

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