In a world that often glorifies youth and vitality, ageism—prejudice or discrimination based on a person’s age—is an…
In Life Documentary and Exhibit
In Life, a documentary about people living longer, thriving in life, exemplars of positive age beliefs, is set…
Eye Disease & Blindness Risks
Many older Americans do not know they have one of the leading causes of blindness — glaucoma, age-related…
National Immunization Awareness Month (2024)
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. As we age, our immune system can weaken creating circumstances that make…
Hurricane Season 2024
Hurricane season officially began on June 1, however August 1 is considered the first day of the peak…
Importance of HEP-C Testing
Recently, I was at a luncheon and heard a woman speak about the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). She…
988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
In 2022, a new nationwide service became available to everyone in the United States. The National Suicide Prevention…
An Introduction to Assisting Carepartners to Thrive
An Introduction to SeniorCare’s Assisting Carepartners to Thrive (ACT) program, which provides a variety of services to assist…
Pet Safety in Hot Weather
As summer progresses, ensuring the safety of pets during a heat wave is crucial as cats, dogs, and…
Cochlear Synaptopathy
I have heard a similar story throughout my adult life. People say that they have trouble hearing and…