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depression
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New tip sheet offers insights into ‘hidden’ issue of incontinence
Some may find it funny. Others struggle to discuss it. Still others shrug it off as a “normal” part of…
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Older adults generally get happier over time, study suggests
There’s some good news for post-menopausal women: many of them report becoming happier later in life, especially in the years…
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Mental health issues of older adults can go beyond depression
The National Council on Aging defines mental disorders as “health conditions that are characterized by alterations in thinking, mood or…
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Experts recommend cognitive decline screening for everyone over age 70
World experts in aging for the first time are recommending that everyone age 70 and older have routine brain health…
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Frailty affects quality of life, makes seniors more vulnerable
The term “frailty” seems to be practically synonymous with aging. And while it’s true that adults naturally have a gradual…
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What’s keeping America’s seniors awake?
Why do so many older adults complain about poor sleep? It turns out that physiological changes, coupled with increased prevalence…
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Exploring risk factors, rates of suicide in seniors
Jules Rosen, M.D., a certified geriatric psychiatrist and chief medical officer at Mind Springs Health, the largest provider of psychiatric…
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Community efforts help seniors take advantage of health benefits of pets
Pet adoption is top of mind: Our family just brought home a 15-month old shepherd mix named Duke. After just…
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Done right, humor can blunt the indignities of aging
Can making older adults the butt of jokes be a blessing – in disguise? Read this New York Times article…
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Antidepressants don’t shorten disability leave
Kathleen Koster of Employee Benefit News reports on a newly released study which, Koster writes, found that “Even with antidepressant…