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 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 19, 2022 | Practical Tips
Stealing Money and Things, Poisoning, and Being Held Prisoner What to say when you’re being falsely accused People with Alzheimer’s or dementia commonly accuse those close to them of theft, mistreatment, or other terrible things. Cases of true abuse do exist, but more...
by Tripper Sharp | Apr 16, 2022 | Coronavirus, COVID-19, Practical Tips
Tips for Proper Mask Wearing A properly worn face covering protects yourself and others from coronavirus. But many people have questions about what the proper methods are when it comes to face masks. Click the below link for the New York Times article which has the...
by Tripper Sharp | Mar 31, 2022 | Hydration, Practical Tips
Elderly Couple enjoying a drink a water. Dehydration can be deadly for seniors Dehydration is a common and very serious condition in older adults – it can even result in death. For seniors, dehydration can cause many major health problems, including: Kidney stones...
