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Jan 12, 2025 | primewomen.com | Randi Mazzella |Huff Po

Figuring out the right living arrangement for an older adult can be challenging. Whether it is about leaving the home they have lived in for many years or moving from independent living to something with more assistance, change can be stressful and emotional. Luckily there are several options, including retirement homes, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes.

Nov 29, 2024 | primewomen.com | Randi Mazzella |Huff Po

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one the most common causes of severe vision loss in people over 50 years old. AMD affects more than 10 million Americans, more than cataracts and glaucoma combined. The National Eye Institute’s website explains that “Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye disease that can blur your central vision. It happens when aging causes damage to the macula — the part of the eye that controls sharp, straight-ahead vision.

Nov 18, 2024 | primewomen.com | Randi Mazzella |Huff Po

When Theresa Domitrovic, 57, was invited by a friend to try a rowing class, she wasn’t too excited. In fact, she remembers trying to get out of going and opting for another fitness plan. But she went, and to her surprise, she really enjoyed the class after experiencing the benefits of rowing. So much so that she told her husband that he needed to give it a try. Domitrovic says, “Normally, my husband is slow to commit to things.

Sep 23, 2024 | primewomen.com | Randi Mazzella |Huff Po

As women get older, a good night’s sleep seems to become more elusive. From feeling stressed and unable to settle down to needing to use the bathroom, there are many reasons that people cannot seem to sleep through the night. A commonly heard complaint is that people can’t sleep because their partner or roommate snores. Although snoring can be a problem at any age, it is more prevalent in older adults.

Sep 6, 2024 | primewomen.com | Randi Mazzella |Huff Po

Marital vows have couples promising to love each other in sickness and health, as long as you both shall live through the good and the bad times. When a couple makes those vows, it is unfathomable to think that there could be a time when one of them might no longer be alive. It is not unreasonable to worry about a spouse dying as we get older. It can be especially difficult for couples who have been together for decades to imagine the prospect of ever having to live alone.