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Feeling your age? It might be your heart.
Feeling your age? It might be your heart.As we get older, we slow down. Or so we’re told. But, what if the slowdown is really a sign of something more? “A lot of times, people believe that a change in...
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Fall prevention tips for you and your loved ones
Fall prevention tips for you and your loved onesFalls are one of the leading causes of injury, illness and death among the elderly population, with around 40% of people over 65 living at home...
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What are bone spurs?
What are bone spurs?Our bodies change with age, and our joints are no exception. Dr. Bradley John Zarling, an orthopedic surgeon with Advocate Medical Group in Downers Grove, Ill., breaks down what...
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Your guide to caring for an aging loved one
Your guide to caring for an aging loved oneThanks to the many revelations made in science, technology and psychology, people are living longer with every passing decade. The United States Census...
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What are eye floaters?
What are eye floaters?Have you seen dots, squiggles, cobwebs, strings or blobs in your vision recently? You may be experiencing eye floaters, which while common, could be a sign of retinal damage. Eye...
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4 Alzheimer’s disease questions answered
4 Alzheimer’s disease questions answeredDr. Darren R. Gitelman, senior medical director of Advocate Memory Center at Advocate Health Care, addresses common concerns about Alzheimer’s disease. 1. How...
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Medicare 101: What’s the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare...
Medicare 101: What’s the difference between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage?Medicare can be a confusing topic, so if you are planning to initially enroll or review your options during the...
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What is Medicare Part D?
What is Medicare Part D?Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Coverage can be one of the more complicated parts of Medicare to understand. Susan Grossinger, senior services coordinator and SHIP Medicare...
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Does binge watching TV increase your risk for dementia?
Does binge watching TV increase your risk for dementia?It’s a common disease that over 55 million adults battle worldwide, and every 3 seconds, another person is diagnosed. Dementia refers to the...
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Why follow-up care after an emergency room visit matters
Why follow-up care after an emergency room visit mattersReadjusting to home life after a visit to the emergency department can be difficult, and for older adults it even comes with added health risks....
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If you take care of others, you need self-care too
If you take care of others, you need self-care tooAccording to the Family Caregiving Alliance, 46-59% of all caregivers suffer varying forms of clinical depression. Many are likely to have a poor...
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Medicare annual open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Here’s what you need to know.
Medicare annual open enrollment ends Dec. 7. Here’s what you need to know.Medicare Annual Open Enrollment also referred to as the Annual Election Period (AEP) occurs every year from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7....
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How to measure your oxygen level at home
How to measure your oxygen level at homePulse oximeters are used to measure the oxygen level or oxygen saturation of the blood. A clip-like device is placed on a body part, such as a finger, and uses...
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Does stomach medication put you at risk for fractures?
Does stomach medication put you at risk for fractures?Proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, have become common medications to treat heartburn and acid reflux. They are for people of all ages but especially...
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Can’t remember what your doctor said? Read this
Can’t remember what your doctor said? Read thisYou’ve likely been there. You’re arriving for a health appointment or about to do a virtual visit, and you start feeling a little anxious. It’s not...
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A downside to over-the-counter hearing aids
A downside to over-the-counter hearing aidsOver-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids became available at retail stores last year. The cost for the device can be thousands of dollars less than a...
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What is hospice care?
What is hospice care?Since the news of former President Jimmy Carter being transitioned to hospice, many have been curious of what exactly this level of care means. Hospice is specialized medical care...
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10 essential things to know about Medicare enrollment
10 essential things to know about Medicare enrollmentFor people turning 65, understanding the details of Medicare insurance can be complicated and the enrollment process may seem like a stressful...
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A furry friend may help keep your mind sharp
A furry friend may help keep your mind sharpIf you’re older and live alone, you may want to consider making room for a pet. An ongoing study looked at the relationship between owning a pet, living...
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Is it time to hand over the car keys?
Is it time to hand over the car keys?As a loved one gets older and their driving skills start to decline, it may be to time for them to get out from behind the wheel. It’s often a difficult...
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