6 Tips to Keeping Seniors Safe at Home Safety is a big concern for seniors and their families, especially as more baby boomers are embracing aging at home. Homes they’ve owned for decades that were perfect for raising children may not be as accommodating for people who may suffer from poor eye sight, unsteady balance […]
Manage Your Money
Find the right expert to help you manage your money What’s in a name? When choosing a brand of paper towels or laundry detergent, one name may be as good as another. When it comes to selecting a financial advisor, however, consumers should know there are different types of advisors who are held to significantly […]
Questions to Ask Your Pharmacist
5 questions you should ask your pharmacist A visit to the pharmacy can be about more than just picking up prescriptions or supplies for the medicine cabinet. It can actually be an important, and convenient, time to ask your pharmacist key questions that could impact your health. Dr. Andria Fetterman, a faculty member in South […]
Vision Loss With Age
Is vision loss inevitable with age? The answer may surprise you Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults believe their eyesight will worsen as they age, no matter what preventive steps they take, according to a recent DSM Nutritional Products survey. While genetics and lifestyle factors do play a role for some serious eye conditions that cause […]
Smarter Technology
Hearing better thanks to smarter technology Technology has made dramatic improvements in the lives of people of all ages, and the improvements made in hearing technology may be some of the most advanced to occur in the last several years. Just a decade ago, hearing aids were basic amplifiers. Now they’re completely connected with other […]
Talk About Technology
Senior Moments:What, me talk about technology? By Patricia Bunin, LA Daily News “Mom, why would anyone interested in technology want to hear you speak?” daughter Sara asked when I told her I had been invited to give a talk at TUGNET (The Users’ Group Network). President Marian Radcliffe had asked me to address how I, […]
Medicare Annual Enrollment
6 tips for Finding More Affordable, Better Coverage During Medicare Annual Enrollment Are you among the 54 million Americans currently receiving health insurance through Medicare? The Medicare annual enrollment period (AEP), running from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, means you have the opportunity to change plans, and possibly find cost savings or better coverage. Seniors […]
Managing the Holidays
Managing the Holidays With a Loved One Who Suffers Memory Loss The holidays are supposed to be a time of joy when families and friends gather to share each other’s company, revisit fond stories of holidays past and make new memories to last a lifetime. But what if a loved one is no longer able […]
13 Years of Celebrating Aging
By Helen Dennis, LA Daily News This month marks 13 years of the Successful Aging column. That means it’s once again time to ask, “What have I learned from our readers?” The answer is, a lot. Queries have varied, spanning over 30 categories, from falls and driving to grief, ageism, language, scams, employment, hearing aids, […]
The Positives of a Long Life
By Helen Dennis, LA Daily News Last week, M.H., age 89, wrote that she thinks we all are living too long, describing her life as full and long. If one morning she did not wake up, that would be fine with her. Her children are upset with her views. As a result, she is wondering […]