How do new findings on health and retirement influence the debate on raising the retirement age? Read on for our simple breakdown of the issue. Until recently, the discussion—or argument—about raising the retirement age has focused primarily on political and financial matters: namely,...
Poll results are in— we asked our A Place for Mom readers what they thought the government’s top healthcare research funding priority should be, and found that an overwhelming majority are concerned about Alzheimer’s disease research. In fact, Alzheimer’s received 2,...
It’s hard to face facts when a loved one is in declining mental or physical health—but denial may ultimately worsen the situation. “Mom’s just not feeling well today, that’s all. If I just give her time, she’ll be on the mend and back to her old tricks.&#...
Senior malnutrition is a frighteningly widespread health issue, but some scientists are harnessing the power of technology to help seniors get the nutrition they need. March is National Nutrition Month, and while we can expect to hear a lot about what people can do to combat obesity, ...
Nearly 3 million Americans are estimated to have glaucoma, but only half of those are aware they have the disease. It can’t be cured—but it can be treated if it’s detected early enough. January is Glaucoma Awareness Month. The idea of glaucoma awareness, though, is sadly i...
This week the French language film “Amour” received an Oscar nomination for Best Picture which is noteworthy because unsentimental, subtitled movies about old people are not your standard Best Picture fare. Send us your review or let us know if you see it this cold Januar...
Even small or moderate amounts of physical activity have health benefits, and a new study shows that free bus passes may encourage seniors to get out and get active. What if the difference between sedentary seniors and active, healthy seniors was as simple as a free bus pass? A new st...
Poll results are in! Our most recent poll generated an impressive 2,497 votes in only a few weeks. This shows the importance of companionship in our ‘autumn of life’ and that many Americans, especially baby boomers, are thinking about—and planning—their retirement. After a...
A new study, reported in MyHealthNewsDaily, suggests that older adults infected with cytomegalovirus might be at higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes. Diabetes itself is not infectious—you can’t catch it by touching a diabetes sufferer, and there’s no such thing as d...
We already know that a healthy lifestyle is a major factor in living a long, healthy life, but new studies show that having hobbies and staying socially active are equally important. It’s long been known that a nutritious diet, regular exercise, and positive health choices such ...
