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This is Part I of our series on Aging Gracefully – to understand normal aging and offer steps you can take to have a healthier life. What is the Endocrine System? Although we rarely think about the endocrine system, it influences almost every cell, organ, and function of our bodies. The endocrine system is instrumental [...]

Whether you’re a caregiver for your parents or other loved one who lives in the same town or across the country,  you’ll probably be called upon to help them make decisions about their care.   You’ll be entering a whole new territory with medical terms you may not be familiar with. One of the terms you [...]

Did you know that dehydration is one of the most common reasons for hospitalization among people over 65? (Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality) As we age, our bodies lose some of its ability to regulate fluid levels and our thirst is dulled.  In fact, the less water an older adult drinks, the less thirsty [...]

Have you noticed things like: Lack of general grooming, poor overall appearance? An odor when with your loved one? Stains on their clothing? Wearing the same outfit for days? Dressing in mis-matched clothes? Talk to your older adult to try to understand what may be causing the changes.  A decline in an older adult’s ability [...]

According to a study by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, seniors who have pain and other health challenges are more likely to nap during the day.  They may nap because they didn’t get enough sleep the night before.  But taking a nap may then disrupt the next right’s sleep. Older adults who sleep poorly [...]

Approximately 13 million people in the United States and one in 10 people over age 65 have experienced a loss of bladder control . If this occurs, they may become anxious or afraid to go out socially, and can even develop depression.  Urinary incontinence can be extremely embarrassing and the older adult may be hesitant [...]