You may not realize it, but if you’re of “traditional retirement age,” yet find yourself getting up each morning to head to the office, you’re part of a growing trend: older people who remain in the workplace well beyond the age that is typical for retirement. And whether it’s money,…

The statistics are daunting. Over 10 million Americans have been diagnosed with osteoporosis and another 49 million have low bone density (osteopenia) that puts them at risk for osteoporosis. Furthermore, over the course of a lifetime, one out of two women will break a bone due to osteoporosis and one…

Dealing with a serious medical condition can be tough. And according to existing data, 45% of all adults are dealing with several chronic conditions, including glaucoma, diabetes or heart disease. With older adults, the numbers are even worse: 80% of adults over 65 suffer from multiple chronic conditions.   Along…

You’ve probably experienced this before: A bad night’s sleep followed by a foggy next day, with your mind not as sharp as usual. Well, it turns out there’s now scientific evidence to confirm that those periods of poor sleep may actually be taking a toll on your memory.   Concern…

Perhaps there’s no clearer sign that you’re getting older than the face that stares back at you in the mirror. Generally, for both men and women, the image you see over the years is one that shows a flatter face, deeper lines between the nose and mouth, longer noses and…

Whether you’re a Grandma or Grandpa or PopPop or Nanna, you know that your place in the life of your family can be both magical and mysterious. If given the time and opportunity for connection, you may play an essential role in the life of your grandchild- so much so…