The Northwell Health ad shows centenarians discussing their New Year’s resolutions, giving a glimpse into what it means to be healthy even at an advanced age.
Who will care for older adults? We’ve plenty of know-how but too few specialists
Millions of people enter later life carrying an extra 10 to 15 pounds, weight they’ve gained after having children, developing joint problems, becoming less active, or making meals the center of their social lives.
Massage therapists ease the pain of hospice patients — but aren’t easy to find
Dealing with an older parent who stubbornly resists offers of help isn’t easy. But the solution isn’t to make an older person feel like you’re steamrolling them and taking over their affairs.
Fatigue is a common companion of many illnesses that beset older adults: heart disease, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, lung disease, kidney disease, and neurological conditions like multiple sclerosis, among others.
