HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Watch for the warning signs... Transition tips... Time to quit
BY JIM MILLER | February 17, 2025 at 2:01 p.m.
How to Help a Hoarding Parent
"My dad has always been a pack rat, but since mom died a few years ago he’s become more of a hoarder. The clutter in his house has gotten out of control"
How Long to Keep Tax Records and Other Documents
I'm recently retired. Is there a rule of thumb on how long someone should keep their old financial paperwork?
Why Some People Cry a River
Everyone cries. Some of our tears are meant to keep our eyes moist and healthy.
Locally Founded Exercise Program Shares Legacy and New Research at Aging Conference
Over three decades ago, the UW partnered with a local senior center to start what would eventually become EnhanceFitness
Medical Minutes
This month's Medical Minutes column explores how boosting joy improves health and how to recharge your internal energy
How Seniors Can Get Help Lowering Their Grocery Bills
When my stepfather died last year, mom’s income dropped in half and is having a hard time paying her grocery bills
The Surprising Dangers of Earwax
Excessive amounts of earwax can indeed cause problems in elderly seniors including hearing loss, ringing in your ears and other health issues
Coffee and Tea Drinking Associated with Significant Health Benefits
Drinking coffee and tea on a regular basis may be protective against dementia as well as some types of cancer
Crypto ATMs: Regulating the Unregulated
Alarmingly, older adults have emerged as primary targets
Does Medicare Cover Talk Therapy Services?
Medicare actually covers both outpatient and inpatient mental health care services and programs
Living in the Age of Genomics
The popularity of ancestry research and rising numbers of clinical referrals are helping drive that trend
Medical Minutes
This month's column looks at a new approach to lower back pain, how electrical stimulation may help with long COVID symptoms, and personalized medicine for breast cancer
Three Keys to Health and Longevity
Staying mindful of the growth that comes with aging, nurturing relationships, and feeling a sense of purpose add depth and meaning to our lives
