Today, many seniors take anticoagulants which keep blood “thin” thus preventing clots that may lead to coronary artery disease, deep vein thrombosis, a stroke or a heart attack or complications following some surgeries.  In reality, anti-coagulants...

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It causes memory loss, cognitive decline, and behavioral changes that interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's disease has no cure, and the available...

Probiotics are a type of dietary fiber that feeds the beneficial bacteria in your gut. These bacteria, also known as prebiotics, play a vital role in your health, especially as you age. They help digest your food, produce vitamins and hormones,...

Elder Orphans are those individuals who are widowed or not married, live alone and have no family (or none they can count on.) They are going through the last years of their lives on their own. Everything can be just fine until something like...

The death of a spouse is one of the most stressful and traumatic events that a person can experience, especially in old age. The surviving spouse may face many changes and challenges, such as loneliness, grief, health problems, financial issues,...