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Posted on August 11, 2021 - Prescription and nonprescription drugs help seniors manage a variety of health conditions. They preserve both life and quality of life. Of course, they only work if we take them properly. How much do you know about your medications?

Posted on August 9, 2021 - The American Academy of Neurology reports that brain exercise—cards, games, puzzles and so forth—might stave off dementia for up to five years. And it’s never too late to start.

Posted on August 4, 2021 - This summer, smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. has traveled many miles, spreading over much of the country. Even people who live far away from the conflagrations are reporting eye discomfort.

Posted on August 2, 2021 - CNN reminds us that older adults didn’t only miss their families and close friends during the lockdown. They also missed those “weak ties,” such as casual interactions with the mail carrier or grocery clerks.

Posted on July 28, 2021 - Last year at this time, few people were even considering hitting the road for a vacation. Even at the beginning of Summer 2021, there was some hesitation. But reports are that many people in the U.S. now are seeking to make up for lost time. Many flights are full again, and other people are hitting the highways and packing the National Parks.