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Latte lovers, rejoice: Coffee could lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease
Posted on December 21, 2021 - Experts from Australia’s Edith Cowan University provide yet more good news for those of us who like our morning cup of joe!
Protect Your Heart All Day Long
Posted on December 15, 2021 - What do you eat for breakfast? How do you spend your evenings? And do you take naps? Experts from Greece told the American College of Cardiology that things we do at various times of the day can provide a heart health boost—or, if we make unhealthy choices, can be bad for our cardiac wellness
Caregiver Glossary: Definitions for the Most Confusing Acronyms and Terms
Posted on December 13, 2021 - Power of attorney, respite care, Medigap…the AARP offers a handy list of terms family caregivers might encounter.
Older adults use social media to compensate for fewer in-person interactions, study says
Posted on December 8, 2021 - How are older adults using social media? Is it different now than before the pandemic? A researcher from University of Alabama Huntsville reports on “grandfluencers”—older Instagram and Facebook stars.
Older Driver Safety Week: Ask Your Doctor About Medications
Posted on December 6, 2021 - The first full week of December each year is Older Driver Safety Awareness Month, when experts focus on ways to keep seniors safe behind the wheel. This might be a driver safety evaluation, a senior driving safety course, a car inspection—and perhaps a family discussion, which isn’t always the easiest topic of conversation, because for most older adults, driving represents freedom, control and independence.
