Over the years, we’ve addressed the dilemma faced by many older women (and men): Whether to allow hair to turn naturally gray or whether to try to stem the tide by coloring your hair or in some other way minimizing the appearance of gray hair. During the COVID pandemic, it…

As we’ve noted in prior posts, the question of whether you should take a nutritional supplement beyond eating your regular diet very much depends on your personal health status, the medications you take, specific medical conditions you have, and your goal in wanting to take a supplement. If you’re eating…

A recent national survey from AARP revealed a truth that’s familiar to most of us: The majority of adults 50 and above would like to stay in their homes and live in their communities for as long as possible. This is especially true among those 65 and older, along with…

Sometimes expert advice can feel misplaced or not applicable to your situation. And certainly, many people claim to be authorities, but as Paul Newman once said, “Who’s to say who’s an expert.” But when it comes to cosmetics, there are some acknowledged experts, especially for older women and especially from…

There’s just no getting around the fact that as an older adult, you are at risk of falling and potentially causing serious injury to yourself. The reasons for falling are numerous and complex (everything from balance problems to vision or hearing issues, to weak muscles or problematic medications), but the…

While many things can put you at risk for Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, as you likely know, there are also many actions you can take to alter your lifestyle and lower your risk for being diagnosed with dementia. Whether it be through living a more physically active…