Aug 1, 2024 —
Every summer, many Americans suffer from heat-related illness. 2023 saw some of the highest temperatures in heatwaves across the globe, with much of the world experiencing an average of 20 more heatwave days than in the prior decade. Seniors are at higher risk of heat-related illness, and should receive prompt medical attention if they display... Read More
Jul 2, 2024 —
Nanobots, robotic surgeons, and regeneration pods are all examples of the futuristic healthcare ideas we’ve seen in science fiction movies. The future of healthcare is intriguing and entertaining in pop culture. While we don’t yet have the technology to re-grow limbs or diagnose all illnesses with a scan of an eye, some of these ideas... Read More
Jul 2, 2024 —
When you think of getting a vaccination shot, do you immediately remember your childhood? It’s not surprising. After all, one of Normal Rockwell’s most famous paintings is a boy waiting in the doctor’s office, looking at the posted medicine license while the practitioner readies a shot. But the truth is: vaccines protect everyone in every... Read More
Jun 3, 2024 —
Welcome to your third act, a time of life that promises adventure, growth, and the joy of discovery. For many, retirement marks not an end but the beginning of an exciting new chapter, ripe with opportunities to explore passions old and new. This period can be one of the most vibrant and fulfilling times of... Read More
Jun 3, 2024 —
Recent revelations of President and Mrs. Jimmy Carter choosing hospice care have spotlighted the crucial role hospice can play in providing support for individuals facing terminal illness. Still, there remain many misconceptions about hospice and what it can and cannot do. Simply defined, hospice care is medical care for those with six months or less... Read More
May 2, 2024 —
Three-dimensional (3D) printing, a marvel of modern technology, has profoundly transformed the landscape of assistive technology, creating a more inclusive and accessible world for individuals with disabilities. This revolutionary approach has democratized the creation and distribution of assistive devices, breaking down barriers that once limited their availability. Before the advent of 3D printing, assistive technologies... Read More
May 2, 2024 —
The pursuit of happiness is perhaps one of humanity’s oldest goals. There are countless books, articles, podcasts, and documentary films about how to be happy. Still, research on happiness continues. Here’s a few things that science has found out so far: Happiness can be learned, but we must work at it. Researchers from the University... Read More
Apr 3, 2024 —
As we journey through the various stages of life, our needs, concerns, and health considerations evolve. Aging can bring about unique challenges and require specialized care and support. However, most don’t know about these professionals until we need to interact with them. In the spirit of Sesame Street’s “The People in Your Neighborhood” segment, we... Read More
Apr 1, 2024 —
The old cliché is that older adults should take it easy—maybe even take to their rocking chairs. Today, we know how wrong that is! “It’s a widespread idea in Western societies that as we get older, it’s normal to slow down, do less, and retire,” said Harvard evolutionary biologist Daniel E. Lieberman. In fact, he said, the reverse is true. Our hunter-gather ancestors were quite active. “As... Read More
Mar 4, 2024 —
We’ve all heard of the “empty-nest syndrome,” when parents experience sadness and loneliness after their children move out. Did you know there is an opposite experience as well? “Full-nest syndrome” occurs when multiple generations of a family live under the same roof. With 42 million people providing care for someone over 50 in America, many... Read More
