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Some signs of aging are easily identifiable, others not so much. But why do we need to understand the normal course of aging? For one thing, if we know what’s…

Although age-related memory loss and decline of cognitive abilities may be inevitable in many cases, we are far from powerless to do something to preserve these functions. Growing old is…

The elderly who stay physically active and engaged in outdoor activities are known to increase their lifespan and maintain a higher quality of life. Learning and staying mentally active serve…

No man is an island. We humans are social beings who cannot thrive when isolated from the community. Socialization is not only beneficial to humans but also an integral, intrinsic…

As intimidating as dementia sounds, we have to face the facts: the disease affects around 50 million people around the world. The only way to make this condition more manageable…

Memory loss indicates loss of cognitive function, something no one wants to contemplate if they can avoid it. But memory loss is very much real, especially as we age. For…

Depression is a serious mood disorder that can get out of hand frighteningly fast. It is also a shockingly common disorder across the globe. It affects how we feel and…

As we age, we face difficulty functioning as well as we used to. This is the key reason why the elderly need emotional support and assistance with daily tasks. It…

If there is a silver lining to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19, it is that it has helped raise awareness of the vulnerability of the elderly and the health…

All of us are more or less prone to accidents. They can happen while we’re driving, grocery shopping or working. The irony is that it is at home that accidents…