Reducing Joint Pain in Fall and Winter
Robert Newlin Jamison, PhD, is a professor in the departments of anesthesiology and psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. He reviewed a study published in the journal Pain, and discovered that two thirds of the people interviewed about their chronic pain said that...
Identifying Signs that a Parent May No Longer Be Safe Living Home Alone
It can sometimes be difficult to tell the difference between age-related decline and something more serious. However, according to Alan Gruber, M.D., a psychiatrist with a private practice in Massachusetts, there are several ways a loved one can tell if an elderly...
Judy’s Corner: A Letter From Our Guild President – October 2017
Fall Greetings everyone, Our summer is officially over, but warm weather is still around us. What a lovely, warm September for us, but sad for our southern neighbors. Our prayers go out to all of the areas affected by the incredible hurricanes that devastated so many...
Hearing Loss: A Common Problem for Older Adults
Hearing loss is a common problem caused by noise, aging, disease, and heredity. People with hearing loss may find it hard to have a conversation with friends and family. They may also have trouble understanding a doctor’s advice, responding to warnings, and hearing...
