Interacting with Pets When older people get lonely, interacting with pets can be a game-changer. We have published a couple of articles on this topic in this space, but recently, an item on Reddit makes this point more poignant than any I have...

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of breast cancer screening. For senior women, understanding when to continue mammograms and when they might no longer be necessary is crucial for maintaining health and...

Children have distinct developmental milestones associated with each stage of their growth. Sitting up, walking, and hand-waving are examples. Children reach milestones in how they play, learn, speak, behave, and move from turning over to crawling...

People like to use music to have fun and let their cares melt away. Music can affect us in many ways: We feel it as alive in us, bringing us into emotional states, accessing memories, and providing a shared experience. This is very true for...

Blood thinners, or anticoagulants, are medications prescribed to prevent blood clots, which can lead to serious conditions like strokes or heart attacks. Managing a senior citizen on blood thinners requires careful attention to various aspects of...