People often associate the holidays with children, leaving older adults out of mind, but there’s reason to pay attention to them at this time of year. They are a prime target for financial scammers.
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World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15; were you aware? Not many people are, yet abuse is growing. Two experts explain the trend and offer possible solutions.
Drinking among older adults is up. And while overdrinking may not pose an immediate threat of overdose, it is not healthy for seniors, many of whom take several medications and are at risk for falls.
Studies confirm what many older adults already know: They are sexual. And, studies also suggest that sex is good for them. But health care providers are reluctant to talk to them about the risks.
November is National Family Caregivers Month; did they get your attention? If not, you are not alone. Family caregivers are overlooked by the health care system, and they are burning out. Here’s why.
The age of the US is increasing, and with it, new expectations of health and happiness. Is the US prepared for the wave of baby boomers who will live long and want to be as healthy as they do?
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Co-Director of Texas A&M Center for Population Health and Aging, Texas A&M University
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Regents and Distinguished Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health, Texas A&M University
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Professor of Medicine; Director, Center for Applied Health Research, Texas A&M University
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Professor (Emeritus) of Gerontological Nursing, University of Arizona
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Professor and Nancy Smith Hurd Chair in Geriatric Nursing and Aging Studies, The University of Texas at Austin