Diane Ty is the Senior Director of the Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging. She is an author of a report called Guiding the Care Journey Building Dementia Workforce and System Capacity Through Care Navigation. It takes a deep dive into explaining why care navigation is an important element in the complex care journey to help people living with dementia and their … [Read more...]
Free Mental Wellness Resources You Can Start Using Today!
Mental health is a significant factor in our overall health and well-being. Yet, finding adequate mental healthcare can be difficult, especially as we age. However, unbeknownst to many, several free mental health resources are available for people of all ages. These resources can offer the support you need to maintain a healthy mental state, even during the most … [Read more...]
Why Seniors Need to Take MRSA and Superbugs Seriously
I’ve been following along with a Facebook friend’s online journal of the struggles she is having with a partner who has a life-threatening MRSA infection. If you aren’t familiar with the superbug Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, it is an infection that you can get anywhere. It is most often picked up in hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. The patient I … [Read more...]
Four Reasons Why Older Women Should Curb Their Drinking Habits
If you are an older woman who enjoys a daily cocktail or two you may want to consider either curbing your drinking habits or cutting out alcohol completely. The reason is that the health benefits of doing so are extensive. What stops some women from giving up alcohol are common misconceptions such as hearing in the news how drinking is beneficial or how challenging it is to cut … [Read more...]
How to Ease Age Related Aches and Pains
Have you ever had aches and pains occur for absolutely no reason? This can be a daily occurrence as we get older. Sometimes, you may feel pain in one part of your body and then it moves to another part the next day. This is all part of aging but it can also be frustrating. I’m not a doctor and only know what has worked for me to relieve everyday aches and pains. If they are … [Read more...]
