
August 31, 2023
Don’t Ignore Hearing Loss
Approximately 48 million people in the U.S. have some degree of hearing loss, and it is the 3rd most prevalent health condition in older adults. But, many people struggle with acknowledging hearing loss. AARP reports that about half of people 75 and older have lost 35 decibels or more of hearing— the point at which a hearing […]

July 27, 2023
Play It Cool with Hot Weather Safety Tips
Did you know that people aged 65 years and older are more prone to heat-related illness? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, older adults do not adjust as well as younger people to sudden changes in temperature. And, people often think that heat needs to be extreme to cause illness, but in […]

May 5, 2023
Depression is More Than the Blues: Signs and Symptoms in Older Adults
Most people have feelings of sadness at some point in their lives, and feeling down every once in a while is a normal part of life. But, depression is not just having “the blues” or the emotions we feel when grieving the loss of a loved one. It is a true medical condition that is […]