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How Aging and Medications Affect Our Bodies

As we age, our bodies change. So does our need for, and response to, medications. In this installment, I’ll address the effects of aging on the body. Let’s start with...Read entire article »

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Seniors Who Volunteer Reap Real Benefits

`Tis the season for giving, and with 76 million baby boomers now beginning to reach retirement age, more and more seniors are volunteering and feeling the benefits of doing so....Read entire article »

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Medication & Risk Factors That Lead to Falls

Aging sometimes means reduced balance, coordination, vision, strength and agility. These factors, along with certain medications and even our home environment, can increase our risk of falling. Ground-level falls are...Read entire article »

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Helping Mom and Dad Move: Practical Advice for Adult Children

Twenty years ago, my grandmother sold her eight-bedroom home in Atlantic City and moved to an apartment in Philadelphia. “Take this tablecloth,” she begged, “this mirror...the china set...this crystal...”...Read entire article »

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What Is…Aging in Place?

Aging in place refers to the concept of seniors staying in their own homes rather than moving out when their health needs change. This same idea also applies to residents...Read entire article »