If you’re 65, there is one piece of mail you shouldn’t ignore this month

(BPT) - Are you or someone you love on Medicare? As the annual Medicare Annual Enrollment Period approaches (it starts on October 15 and runs through December 7), no doubt your mailbox will be …

How to avoid being tricked by a familiar voice: 'Grandparent scams'

(BPT) - You may have heard about older adults being tricked into sending money to someone they think is a grandchild or other relative in trouble and thought to yourself, "How could anyone fall for …

Reach Out and Play: Fueling multigenerational connection through game nights

(BPT) - When you were younger, you might have had “family game night,” huddled around the kitchen table with dice and tokens. Besides the happy memories this brings, those game nights may …

Your Medicare annual wellness visit: Preventive care and health planning at no extra cost

(BPT) - Most of us know that it’s important to see a doctor for an annual checkup. During your working years, that annual checkup typically means a full physical. But once you become eligible …

7 tips for choosing your health benefits

(BPT) - As inflation in the U.S. remains high, you may be looking to adjust your lifestyle and spending habits. But when it comes to health care, it’s important to keep your budget and …

'SuperAgers' 95 and older help researchers discover secrets to exceptional longevity

(BPT) - Did you know that only about 1 in 1,000 people in the U.S. live past age 95? For 100-year-old Madeline Paldo, becoming a centenarian was a milestone not only for herself, but for her family, …

Tips to make home modifications for independence

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Help Your Grandkids Stay Safe: Keep All Medicines Up and Away

(NewsUSA) - September 10 is Grandparents’ Day! It’s a time to celebrate the special bond between grandparents (or great-grandparents and other caregivers!) and grandkids. You can show your …

Five Tips to Steady Your Life During September's Fall Prevention Month

(BPT) - The occasional fall or wobble happens. As we age, though, we can face new physical changes that make falling a more frequent — and dangerous — event. According to the National …

Aging relative moving in? Here's how to prepare for their safety, comfort, and finances

Nearly 1 in 5 American adults is a caregiver. QMedic compiled this list of ways to outfit a home when caregiving for an aging relative.

These well-known friends want you to help protect yourself from pneumococcal pneumonia

(BPT) - For Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, life after football has been full of taking his shot at some new things. And actress, comedian, author and award-winning broadcaster Sherri Shepherd …

6 tips to help you spot and avoid financial scams

(BPT) - Technology can make life convenient, especially with mobile phones that help us stay connected on-the-go. Unfortunately, today's scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated, making it …

5 low-impact activities to keep you moving during midlife and beyond

NNOXX compiled a list of low-impact activities to integrate into your busy schedule using a variety of news and athletic sources.

Depression is not an inherent part of aging: Here are 10 of the most common signs in older adults

Stacker compiled a list of 10 of the most common signs of depression in older adults using information from the National Institute on Aging and other scientific and medical sources.

How to make your home work for you through the years

(BPT) - Courtesy of Peerless® Faucet“Aging in place” (aka independent living) is the phenomena of older adults remaining in their homes as they age, rather than relocating or moving …

States where people live the longest

Stacker used data from the 2023 County Health Rankings to determine the 25 states where people live the longest. The 2023 County Health Rankings values were calculated using mortality counts from the 2018-2020 National Center for Health Statistics.

Get into the “Safe Zone” to Prevent a Heart Attack

(BPT) - Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the U.S. While it’s often seen as a result of aging, this is a dangerous misconception. Research shows one of the most …