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2 weeks ago | 
seniorsguide.com | Annie Tobey |John LeVan
Even when we know how important it is to take prescribed medications, it can be easy to forget. Perhaps you can blame your busy lifestyle and other thoughts taking center stage. Maybe taking meds is new to you so you’re not used to it. Perhaps the medication needs to be taken with food, so scheduling isn’t as easy as setting an alarm. Whatever the reason, these medication reminder apps for busy people can help.
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2 months ago | 
seniorsguide.com | John LeVan |Annie Tobey |Terri Jones |Kari Smith
Technology 1/27/2025 | By John Levan Today’s seniors didn’t grow up with today’s technology, but they and their families can benefit from innovative solutions that improve the aging experience, especially for those aging in place. Understanding the need and the importance of the market, companies have created technology for seniors in categories like smart home, health and wellness, and mental health.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | Anne Shandera-Ochsner |Annie Tobey |R. Eric Thomas |John LeVan
Alzheimer's / Dementia 9/16/2024 | By Anne Shandera-Ochsner When a loved one begins to have lapses in memory, it’s hard to know whether the forgetfulness is a simple result of aging or a sign of something more serious, like dementia. Anne Shandera-Ochsner of Mayo Clinic addresses the topic, noting when to seek help for memory loss. DEAR MAYO CLINIC:I’ve started to notice lapses in my wife’s memory that are becoming more frequent.
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Sep 16, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | R. Eric Thomas |Brian Marsh |Anne Shandera-Ochsner |John LeVan
Alzheimer's / Dementia 9/16/2024 | By R. Eric Thomas A wife wonder if it is possible for her husband with Alzheimer’s to give consent, or is it senior abuse for her to initiate intimacy? Advice columnist Eric Thomas weighs in. Dear Eric:My husband of almost 60 years has Alzheimer’s. At this point, he does not know who I am other than “some nice lady” who comes to see him. I initiate and have sex with him.
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Sep 3, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | R. Thomas |Brian Marsh |John LeVan
Lifestyle 9/3/2024 | By R. Eric Thomas “Lonely Mom” and her grown sons get along fine, but she’s sad that they rarely call her. Should she express her feelings? Advice columnist Eric Thomas and his readers weigh in. Dear Eric: I am a 65-year-old widow with two adult sons in their late 20s. No partners or grandchildren and that’s fine with me as they are still young and maturing. One lives too far away to see more than twice a year.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | John LeVan |Annie Tobey |R. Eric Thomas
Lifestyle 8/30/2024 | By John Levan When you picture a “gamer,” do you see a 70-year-old woman playing Nintendo? Probably not! However, it’s not as farfetched as you might believe. Around 15% of video game players are over 55. These gamers may use video games for the fun factor, but they and other older adults can use video games to support senior health, too. We take a look at how they help and suggest several fun games to help realize these benefits.
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Aug 30, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | Matthew Kadey |Brian Marsh |Howard LeWine |John LeVan
Senior Health 8/30/2024 | By Matthew Kadey When you hear “heart-healthy diet,” you probably think of the Mediterranean or the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diets or perhaps even the Blue Zone way of eating. To some degree, what all these diets have in common is an emphasis on eating a whole-food, plant-based diet. However, there is one other heart health focused diet that often gets overlooked.
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Aug 27, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | Howard LeWine |Brian Marsh |John LeVan |Anthea Levi
Senior Health 8/27/2024 | By Howard LeWine, M.D. As we age, our bodies change. We experience some changes internally, in energy levels, sleep, appetite, and hearing. Others, such as wrinkles and lines on our faces, are visible to other people as well. What causes an aging face and can we temper the effects? Question: What are some of the main reasons for an aging face and what can a person do to help slow it down short of injections or plastic surgery?
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | John LeVan |Annie Tobey |Terri Jones |Kari Smith
Retirement Communities 7/17/2024 | By John Levan If you or your loved one moves into a retirement community, what are the meal options? As older adults and their families select a new home for that next stage of life, they face a host of factors to consider. Factors such as cost, accessibility, medical care, and security are obvious, but knowing about dining options in senior living communities matters, too.
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Jul 12, 2024 | 
seniorsguide.com | Andrea Mathis |Brian Marsh |Brian Marsh |John LeVan
Senior Health 7/12/2024 | By Andrea Mathis Bursting with a perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors, fresh cherries are one of summer’s most perfect offerings – and the health benefits of cherries make you feel delightful from head to toe. Pop them in your mouth one by one to enjoy as a sweet and healthy snack, or add cherries to a wide variety of sweet or savory dishes for a dash of flavor and color.
