Q. I’m getting older and I’ve decided -- I’m not going down without a fight! I eat healthy, exercise daily, challenge my brain, use those face tightening creams with high ratings on Amazon, and do everything they say to “stay … [Read more...]
Print This PageDoes Having COVID-19 Make Alzheimer’s Worse? – Top News from 2021 Alzheimer’s Conference
August 3, 2021 by
The Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) is the world's largest annual gathering of researchers from around the world focused on Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Last week, the conference was held … [Read more...]
Print This PageThis Octogenarian Finally Gets to Travel to Space
July 13, 2021 by
Many of us have plans for our octogenarian years. Some of us want to spend time at the beach, others want to travel to places we’ve never been, and there are others who want to spend as much time as possible with their children, … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Wise Tips for Retirement from a 98-Year-Old
May 14, 2021 by
Dear Angel,I am thinking about retirement. I would love tips from someone who has “been there” for a while. Do you have any wisdom you can share from the people that you meet? I’d also like some practical tips when it comes to … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How Can Seniors Best Adjust to Daylight Savings Time?
March 12, 2021 by
Dear Oakley, This Sunday is Pi Day. It’s also daylight savings day, where we move the clocks forward an hour. Every year, I have the hardest time adjusting,and as I’m getting older, it’s gotten more difficult. Do you have any … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs Aging a Disease that Can Be Cured?
January 12, 2021 by
Betty White, the amazing 98-year-old actress and comedian, has had a television career spanning 80 years and has worked longer in the industry than anyone else. She offers the following advice about aging: “Get at least eight … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: How to Reclaim Your Independence After a Health Crisis
January 8, 2021 by
Dear Oakley,In October, my mother (80) was hospitalized for a week as a result of a urinary tract infection, but she doesn’t seem to be recovering from her hospital visit. She came home from the hospital feeling a level of … [Read more...]
Print This PageIs There Really a Drug That Reverses Age-Related Mental Decline Within Days?
December 18, 2020 by
Q. 2020 has been a tough year. Something good has to come out of it. Please tell me that it’s true that a drug has been invented that reverses age-related mental decline. I thought I read it somewhere, but my eyes might be … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Grandparents Are Experiencing Better Emotional Well-Being Than Others During The Pandemic
September 11, 2020 by
Dear Magic,My grandmother lives alone in a rural part of Virginia. We are concerned about her emotional well-being during the coronavirus pandemic, but don’t want to visit in fear of bringing germs to her home. I hear that … [Read more...]
Print This PageHow Your Attitude Towards Aging Can Save Your Life
June 16, 2020 by
Dr. David Lereah (62) is a well-respected economist, a notable author, and a business entrepreneur. Formerly a Fairfax county resident, he was chief economist at the Mortgage Bankers Association and then later assumed the same … [Read more...]
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