Aging Resources

I had the great privilege of attending a few sessions from the ACU Summit Pathway Series "Bringing the Generations Back Together" today presented by Holly Catterton Allen and Wilson McCoy  The following is my takeaways from the first three sessions. My Background I...

The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting colder! It is almost Fall! With the arrival of Fall comes the opportunity for wholesome & life enriching activities. Here are some ideas of activities you can enjoy this Fall! We hope you remember to have...

Want to live forever? Or at least for a VERY long time? New studies done by the Boston University School of Medicine clinical research psychologist Lewina Lee, show that optimism may be the trick to achieving this well sought after goal. A large scale study indicates...

Older adults often worry about memory decline as they age. It is important to inform the doctor about changes affecting daily living. For example, tell the doctor that you are having problems with remembering short term events or thinking clearly. The doctor will most...

Prior to traveling, whether overseas or not, make sure that vaccinations stay up to date, as well as scheduling a visit with a medical provider.. Here are a few tips on traveling safety: Stay up to date on vaccinations- Some shots require to be taken up to 6 weeks...

A doctor may refer you to a specialist if a condition requires further evaluation. When visiting a specialist, it is important to ask questions if areas are left unclear. If the specialist gives a diagnosis that you are unfamiliar with, ask the doctor to explain it...

When searching online to find information on medical issues, it is important to read from reliable and credible sources. Here are a few questions to consider when looking at a website: Is the author affiliated with medical institutions? What are the author’s...