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As research continues to push the boundaries of how we can treat various diseases that accompany aging, it’s also becoming apparent that these medical advances and innovations may also help us better understand and respond to the risk of dementia. In recent weeks, several major studies have demonstrated that treatments…

As an older adult or someone helping an older adult, you’re likely aware of how medical expenses can quickly add up, even if you are covered by traditional Medicare or a Medicare Advantage plan. If you’re fortunate, you have savings, or help from Social Security or a retirement plan, or…

As you may recall from previous years, April 16th has been declared National Healthcare Decisions Day. For those unfamiliar, this day is set aside to encourage us all to think about and document our wishes about medical treatments we would- or would not- want during a serious illness or at…

If you’re regularly asking people to repeat themselves when in conversation, that may be a sign you’re having trouble with your hearing. But in that case, you’ll be part of a large cohort, as statistics show that nearly ⅔ of adults over age 70 suffer from some level of hearing…

A little more than a year ago, we addressed the condition of tinnitus, the ringing in the ears experienced by as many as 25 million US adults with no known cure. Tinnitus is the #1 disability for service members returning from active duty, and it’s estimated that 16 million people…

Whether you’re pro-aging, anti-aging, or somewhere in between, there’s no shortage of ingredients and products being sold to help you cleanse, hydrate, and soothe your aging skin as little or as much as you want. And with the advent of technology into the skin care arena, the options and choices…