Older adults are especially vulnerable physically during the coronavirus pandemic. But they’re also notably resilient psychologically, calling upon a lifetime of experience and perspective to help them through difficult times. Read more
Currently, more than 60% of older people in the United States who have high cholesterol take a statin to help prevent a heart attack or stroke. Read more
A good first step to locating a therapist is to ask your primary care provider or family and friends for a referral. You can also look on your insurer’s website for a list of therapists covered under your plan. Read more
Because of their age, some retirees worry they may need to scrap their plans altogether if coronavirus dangers persist. Read more
Feeling a sense of awe also seems to up our overall feelings of gladness and improve health. Read more
Creating an online memorial is a great idea and one that’s become increasingly popular in the age of COVID-19. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: Are there any resources that you know of that can help seniors detect fake news? My 75-year-old mother shares a lot of misinformation with her family and friends that she sees on Facebook. I’ve talked to her about it, but for some reason she has a difficult time deciphering real news from fake news and propaganda. — Frustrated Daughter Read more
When John Suzick moved into the Brookdale Assisted Living facility in West Seattle, his 700-square-foot unit felt just fine. Read more
When Linda Spangler asked her mother, in a video chat, what she would like as gift for her 92nd birthday, the response came promptly. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: Can you explain the differences between the coronavirus and seasonal flu? I’m 70 years old and usually get a standard flu shot, but would like to find out what else I can do to protect myself this winter. — Worried Senior Read more
Greg Lewis isn’t used to slowing down. He’s usually focused on helping others. Read more
Where do we want to live in the years ahead? Older adults are asking this question anew in light of the ongoing toll of the coronavirus pandemic — disrupted lives, social isolation, mounting deaths. Many are changing their minds. Read more
Bob and Betty Clark moved here 50 years ago. Hawaii tennis has never been the same. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: My wife and I have thought about purchasing a long-term care insurance policy, but we hate the idea of paying expensive monthly premiums for a policy we might never use. Is there a good rule of thumb on who should or shouldn’t buy long-term care insurance? — Getting Old Read more
The problem, a brief but precipitous drop in blood pressure that causes lightheadedness or dizziness when standing up, is called orthostatic hypotension. Read more
Lindsay Dina wasn’t fooled by a photo on Facebook that supposedly showed masses of dolphins frolicking in the canals of Venice. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: I never thought about becoming an organ donor until my brother died of kidney failure last year. But at age 78, I would like to know if I’m too old to be a donor, or if they would even use my organs if I were to die from COVID- 19. What can you tell me? — Potential Donor Read more
If we want to walk easily and well as we age, we might need to do more than just stroll now, according to an eye-opening new study of older walkers and cyclists. Read more
Shirley Curry has clocked thousands of hours of gameplay since the 1990s. She’s been a gamer longer than many of today’s top competitors have been alive. Read more
Dear Savvy Senior: What can you tell me about reverse mortgages? The coronavirus damage to my retirement account has me considering it, but I want to make sure I know what I’m getting into. — Cash-Strapped Senior Read more
One day Jimmy Love of Wichita Falls, Texas, received a phone call that his grandson was in trouble. He didn’t think twice about sending $9,000 to help but soon realized he had been swindled. Read more
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