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Q: I am a 79-year-old woman who lives alone on a fixed income, and I have some ongoing health issues. It’s been a struggle in recent months to afford things like groceries, gas, and some of my bills. What options are available to help someone like me? A. Unfortunately, you are not alone. It was concerning to…
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a cause we are strong advocates for here at AgeSpan. In the U.S., 10 percent of people aged 60 and over have experienced some form of abuse, according to the National Council on Aging. Elder abuse is a serious problem that includes physical, emotional, and sexual abuse,…
Q: I read the other day that every three seconds someone develops dementia, and nearly 50 million people in the world are living with the disease. As I get older, I worry about developing Alzheimer’s disease. What can I do to keep my brain healthy? A: This is a major public health issue for many reasons, not…
AgeSpan is excited to team up with several community partners for the 12th annual LGBTQ+ Elders in an Ever-Changing World Conference. The virtual conference is June 15 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The theme is “Forward is a Fluid Motion: Aging with Hope, Positivity, and Resilience” with keynote speaker Dr. Imani Woody. Woody is…
Q: Now that the weather is nicer, I’ve started taking my dog on the longer walks we used to do in the fall, before the snow and freezing temperatures. I’ve noticed shortly after we get home my knees start to feel like they’re swollen, get stiff, and I have trouble going up and down stairs. I…
Question: I am trying to gather information for my next-door neighbors who are in their 80s. Over the past year, they seem to be struggling to take care of their home and get out to do their grocery shopping and run errands. I help when I can, but they need much more than what I…
Spring has finally sprung!The trees are blooming, the grass is green, and the temperatures are above freezing for the most part. If you’re like me, you’re glad to get out of the house and soak up some sunshine.Since April showers have provided us with all these May flowers, it only makes sense to take advantage…
Earlier this month, we celebrated National Pet Day, which reminded me how much the animals in our lives mean to so many of us. I see “Dog Mom” and “I Love My Cat” bumper stickers everywhere. Those are just reminders that, no matter what’s going on in the world, you can always rely on your…
Q: I try to keep up with technology and be smart about sharing personal information online, but every day it seems I read stories about hackers and scammers stealing data. What advice do you have about staying safe online? A: So much of our lives are online today so the need to protect yourself and…
Q: My husband and I usually drink a few glasses of wine each week along with the occasional beer, but I’ve heard different things about risk factors around drinking and aging. We are in our early 70s – what should we know? A: Drinking alcohol is common among older adults, and nearly half of adults aged 65…