Dog walking is leading to more broken bones in older adults

By Stacey Burling Philadelphia Inquirer on March 19, 2019

By Stacey Burling Philadelphia Inquirer Posted on March 19, 2019

For years, we’ve heard that dogs can be good for human physical and mental health in part because the canines’ need for exercise gets their sluggish human companions out of the house for a walk at least a couple of times a day. Read More

3 generations in one apartment building? That was the grandparents’ idea

By Lisa Boone Los Angeles Times on March 19, 2019

By Lisa Boone Los Angeles Times Posted on March 19, 2019

When the three generations of the Haven clan — eight members in all — gather for a family get-together, no one has to travel very far. Read More

How seniors can stop frustrating robocalls

Jim Miller / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on March 19, 2019

How seniors can stop frustrating robocalls. Read More

Overcome your overwhelm

Alice Inoue / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on March 19, 2019

Feeling overwhelmed arises when you feel you have too much to deal with — so much so that it feels paralyzing. Read More

Column: Change is worth the wait

Alice Inoue / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on March 12, 2019 • Updated on March 11, 2019 at 8:19 pm

Make a decision to focus on what is going well in life. Read More

Is new app from feds your answer to navigating Medicare coverage? Yes and no

By Rachel Bluth Kaiser Health News on March 12, 2019
• Updated on March 11, 2019 at 8:18 pm

By Rachel Bluth Kaiser Health News Posted on March 12, 2019
• Updated on March 11, 2019 at 8:18 pm

Information on the Medicare app can be found in more traditional sources. Read More

Column: Does Medicare covers vision services?

Jim Miller / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on March 12, 2019 • Updated on March 11, 2019 at 8:20 pm

Eye surgery is usually covered by Medicare but routine eye exams are not. Read More

Dialysisis a way of life for many older patients. Maybe it shouldn’t be.

By Paula Span New York Times Posted on March 12, 2019

John Everdell had lived most of his life with kidney disease. As a young man awaiting a transplant, he had briefly undergone dialysis. Read More

The power of reflection

Alice Inoue / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on March 5, 2019 • Updated on March 4, 2019 at 7:11 pm

Every day presents opportunities to reflect on life. Read More

MagnaReady shirts help seniors get dressed

Tribune News Service Posted on March 5, 2019 • Updated on March 4, 2019 at 7:14 pm

Shirts replace buttons with magnets. Read More

When needs arise, these older women collaborate to have each other’s backs

By Judith Graham Kaiser Health News on March 5, 2019
• Updated on March 4, 2019 at 7:10 pm

By Judith Graham Kaiser Health News Posted on March 5, 2019
• Updated on March 4, 2019 at 7:10 pm

Like many women aging alone, Eileen Kobrin worried that an accident could compromise her independence.Seniors team up to help each other in times of need Read More

How to choose a good home stair lift

Jim Miller / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on March 5, 2019 • Updated on March 4, 2019 at 7:12 pm

Stair-lift companies have many models to meet individual needs. Read More

A few steps to minimize the risk of falls

By Jane E. Brody New York Times on March 5, 2019
• Updated on March 4, 2019 at 7:15 pm

By Jane E. Brody New York Times Posted on March 5, 2019
• Updated on March 4, 2019 at 7:15 pm

Check your medications to see if they put you at risk for falls. Read More

Discounts to insurance: Many ways seniors can save on travel

By David Koenig Associated Press on February 26, 2019
• Updated on February 25, 2019 at 6:15 pm

By David Koenig Associated Press Posted on February 26, 2019
• Updated on February 25, 2019 at 6:15 pm

Seniors have many options to save on a dream vacation. Read More

Column: When you want to let go, but keep holding on

Alice Inoue / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on February 26, 2019 • Updated on February 25, 2019 at 6:14 pm

Look for the signs that it’s time to move on from a bad situation. Read More

Rita Moreno on playing a sassy grandma, ‘West Side Story’

By Mark Kennedy Associated Press on February 26, 2019
• Updated on February 25, 2019 at 6:13 pm

By Mark Kennedy Associated Press Posted on February 26, 2019
• Updated on February 25, 2019 at 6:13 pm

Moreno isn’t letting age keep her from compelling roles. Read More

The high cost of sex: Insurers often don’t pay for drugs to treat problems

By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News on February 26, 2019

By Michelle Andrews Kaiser Health News Posted on February 26, 2019

For some older people, the joy of sex may be tempered by financial concerns: Can they afford the medications they need to improve their experience between the sheets? Read More

How to slow down cognitive aging

Jim Miller / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on February 26, 2019

Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any proven strategies to preventing cognitive decline? I have a family history of dementia and worry about my own memory and cognitive abilities as I grow older. What can you tell me? — Almost 60 Read More

Survivors’ benefits can help children and dependent parents

Nicole Tiggemann / Special to the Star-Advertiser Posted on February 26, 2019 • Updated on February 25, 2019 at 6:36 pm

Unfortunately, tragedy can strike without any warning. The loss of the family wage earner can be devastating both emotionally and financially. Read More

Support for ‘Medicare-for-all’ fluctuates with details

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar Associated Press Posted on February 19, 2019 • Updated on February 18, 2019 at 6:28 pm

Support for the plan drops if higher taxes or increased wait times for care are involved in ‘Medicare-for-all’. Read More

Retire? These graying ‘encore entrepreneurs’ are just starting up

By Winnie Hu New York Times on February 19, 2019
• Updated on February 18, 2019 at 6:30 pm

By Winnie Hu New York Times Posted on February 19, 2019
• Updated on February 18, 2019 at 6:30 pm

Some find retirement doesn’t agree with them and they look for new challenges. Read More

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