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COVID-19 is triggering a pandemic of scams
Crises like pandemics can bring out the best in people – and, unfortunately, the worst. Using the pandemic as a handle, con artists have...
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Some commonly used meds could speed mental decline
A widely used group of prescription and over-the-counter medications could speed up older adults’ mental decline, a series of studies in...
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5 ways to fight off compassion fatigue
Being a family caregiver has never been easy. But now, with all the added stresses from the pandemic, it’s harder than ever – so much...
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Is bulk buying a good or a bad idea? Yes
Buying groceries and other household items in bulk has always offered the chance to save money. Today, particularly for seniors, it also...
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Help your body heal itself
During sleep, your body restores, repairs and rejuvenates itself, and replenishes hormones to a healthy level. According to NIH...
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Why experts are of two minds about the value of cognitive screening.
Almost 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and just about everyone over 65 has at least some fear of getting it. The first step...
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Telemedicine isn’t just good for primary care.
Last month, as Virginia was starting to reopen, I wrote about the advantages of using telemedicine for primary care. It turns out that,...
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