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The population of American seniors is expected to double in size within the next 25 years, according to the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the […]

As seniors age and become more dependent on others for care, they also become more vulnerable to abuse, neglect and exploitation. Most people find the thought […]

Weight Loss After her grandmother lost a considerable amount of weight in just a few months, Gretchen Kenney insisted that she move in with her and […]

After she pondered the fact that she learned how to drive as a teenager, 72-year-old Marjorie Butler Norrie signed up for the AARP Driver Safety Program […]

There’s an old saying about the eyes being windows to the soul. But the latest medical and dental research shows that the mouth truly is a […]

The man had not spoken in three or four years. An older man in the late stages of Alzheimer’s, he could no longer care for himself […]

Symptoms & Care You’ve probably heard the term “dementia,” but you may be uncertain about what it means. A fair amount of confusion and misconception surrounds […]

Respectful Caregiving When someone close to you has dementia and spends an increasing amount of time in a confused state, it can be difficult to remember […]

Symptoms & Care Does it seem like just yesterday that your mom lit up when you brought the grandchildren over? So why does she hardly smile […]