by Tripper Sharp | May 2, 2022 | Common Aging Conditions, Practical Tips, Senior Health & Wellness
A new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society has found that listening to music at bedtime can help older adults sleep better. Researchers from the National Cheng Kung University Hospital in Taiwan combined the results of past...
by Tripper Sharp | Apr 29, 2022 | Aging In Place, Common Aging Conditions, In Home Care
Even when aging parents clearly need assistance with everyday household or personal tasks, they may still resist suggestions to get caregiving help at home. eFamilyCare shares advice on how to talk with aging parents about lifestyle changes and convince them to accept...
by Tripper Sharp | Apr 26, 2022 | Aging In Place, Brainhealth, Common Aging Conditions, Practical Tips
By Carole Carson | Special to The Union Carole Carson When I originally pitched the idea for this column to The Union, my goal was to counter the ubiquitous media message that aging was terrible and to be avoided at all costs. Oldsters seemed to be regarded as...
by Tripper Sharp | Apr 4, 2022 | Common Aging Conditions, Medical Conditions
Elderly man and woman walking on beach Don’t ignore a shuffling walk in seniors You might notice that your older adult shuffles or drags their feet when they walk. And even if you constantly remind them, they’re still not picking up their feet when walking. In...