Seniors

People are longing to connect. During a “fireside chat,” Ira Byock, M.D., and Dave Isay share storytelling can forge connections during the time of COVID-19.

Long term inflammation can lead to many chronic conditions like diabetes, heart disease or arthritis, as you grow older. Find out more.

Learn from Providence how adults 65 and older can battle the loneliness and isolation caused by social distancing during COVID-19.

Learn about the importance of caring for your mental health as well as your loved ones’, and how to become a better caregiver by focusing on your own needs.

Don’t let age affect your oral health. Learn how to maintain a healthy mouth as you get older, and which oral health problems seniors should know about.

Learn the different forms of assistance available to help you afford the cost of healthcare if you have limited resources or income.

You don’t have to face a lonely holiday season. Use these tips to bring others into your life and brighten up the season.

Learn how personal trainers can help older adults stay healthy and reach their fitness goals with guidance and expert advice.

The connection may not seem obvious, but pain in the legs or feet can be a sign of atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries

Pacific Brain Health Center assists with diagnoses and interventions for patients dealing with memory loss

Grandparents can provide the ballast some families need in navigating the choppy waters of parenthood.

Falls come at great personal and financial cost for seniors, and it’s important to identify risk factors.

We present some highlights of the To Your Health blog’s advice to seniors this year.

Patients with osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis can pursue an exercise regimen. The key is customizing an exercise program to a patient’s capabilities.

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is common and recurrent in older adults, especially women. Letting a UTI linger without proper medical diagnosis or treatment can result in serious complications.

The incidence of the intestinal disease diverticulitis appears to be increasing; the cause is not definitively known, but some likely culprits are, and a high-fiber diet may reduce risk.

Everyone who takes medication should periodically review the types and dosages they are getting, especially seniors. Changes in the body, the diet or the symptoms can affect the way medications work.