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The debate continues. We’ve previously posted about the many health benefits that appear to be derived from consuming coffee: everything from the boost of mental alertness from the caffeine to the anti-inflammatory protections from the antioxidants in coffee. You can add to that the results of a brand new study…

New year, new scams. It seems that none of us can catch a break when it comes to staying alert and aware of potential fraud being committed against us or our loved ones. While scams from years past continue to plague older adults (for example, those romance scams targeting lonely…

There are no two ways about it: Being a caregiver for a friend or loved one poses an enormous challenge to virtually everyone, as you try to balance the needs of your care recipient with your own, all the while learning “on the job” how to do the best you…

By Lance A. Slatton   Providing care for a loved one at home can often be a rewarding but challenging journey. While many families aspire to keep their loved ones in a familiar environment, there may come a point where re-evaluating the caregiving situation becomes necessary. Recognizing when it’s time…

In case you missed the celebration of International Day of Happiness last week, there’s news to report about the prevalence of happiness among younger and older adults in the United States and around the world. A new poll conducted by Gallup was just released examining happiness around the world. Called…

By Renee Langmuir   There are no instruction manuals for navigating a first serious illness. Even nurse navigators with all good intentions, and a very helpful title, might overlook something compelling. A little shared wisdom and experience would have gone a long way, recently, for my husband and me.  …