This pandemic has shown us — among so many other things — that older adults tend to be much higher-risk than their younger counterparts when it comes to health. They're often more likely to develop and...
Among many things, this pandemic has shown us that unfortunately, older adults tend to be among the most isolated and vulnerable within our society. It’s also reinforced just how at-risk they are when it comes to more serious health issues and...
The vast majority of older adults in the United States — around 80% — are living with at least one chronic condition, and 77% live with at least two. What’s more, nearly half of all Americans suffer from at least one chronic condition, and that number...
It goes without saying that COVID-19 has been a major catalyst for change in more ways than we can count. It’s caused us to drastically alter nearly every aspect of our former way of life, perhaps most notably in terms of our healthcare. From a massive...
Among so many other significant changes, this pandemic has quickly forced our entire world to adopt drastically different habits and behaviors. We now rely more heavily than ever on technology to facilitate virtually every aspect of our lives – from the way...
While adopting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle is always important, for older adults, it’s even more so. As we age, our bodies naturally lose muscle and functionality, thus, making us more susceptible to chronic diseases and debilitation. In fact...
To state the obvious, these last few months we’ve endured some turbulent, unprecedented times that have been tough on us all. As COVID-19 has spread throughout the globe, social distancing has dramatically changed our lives in what feels like the....
By now, the case for exercise is clear as day - it’s an essential, imperative component of achieving optimal health, particularly throughout the aging process. According to the CDC, regular exercise can improve muscle, bone, cardiovascular health, and...
There’s no denying that the aging process can be an immense challenge. Not only is it an entirely new, unexpected journey that often catches people by surprise, but throughout the aging cycle, older adults are continuously losing some ability that...