READ MOREHappy National Senior Citizens Day: Recognizing A Loved One


Dr. Macie Smith discusses ways to recognize a family member on National Senior Citizens Day.

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, approximately 78 million people aged 65 and older will reside in America by 2035. This figure will surpass the number of the population under the age of 18 for the first time in the nation’s history. Where did Senior Citizens Day come from? Honoring our older generations in an…

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READ MOREEight Sources of Support for Seniors Without Family


Image of Dr. Macie Smith, as she discusses tips for supporting someone living with dementia

By Dr. Macie Smith An estimated 6.6% of American adults aged 55 and older have no living spouse or biological children, according to a study published in 2017 in The Journals of Gerontology: Series B. Dr. Macie Smith discusses ways to build a “natural” support system. In 2019, close to 1 million older Americans were…

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READ MOREWhat to Expect as Your Loved One Ages: Prevent the Top 3 Hospitalization Causes for Seniors


Image of Dr. Macie Smith, as she discusses tips for supporting someone living with dementia

By Dr. Macie Smith For older adults, a trip to the hospital can have a long-term negative impact completely unrelated to the reason for hospitalization. According to the National Institutes of Health, functional decline—the lack of ability to do things—can be the result of restricted mobility, inadequate nutrition and hospital acquired infections. That’s why it’s…

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READ MOREKeeping Seniors Safe in Extreme Heat


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Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe in the Heat: Water, Water Everywhere Seniors are more at risk for dehydration in general because they have a lower fluid content and a decreased thirst response. So the trick to staying hydrated, especially when it’s really hot, is to drink, even when you don’t feel thirsty. Many medications can…

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READ MORE6 ways seniors can prevent falls


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As we age, the fear of falling becomes top of mind. Often this fear keeps older adults from everyday activities such as visiting with friends, shopping or going for a walk. 

While the fear is real, it can lead to a reduction in activity that affects your health. The good news is you can ease this fear and remain both physically and socially active by practicing a few fall prevention guidelines.

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READ MORESix tips for being your senior's health advocate at a doctor's appointment


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Use these six tips to achieve the best possible result from your senior’s doctor visit.  Too often seniors return from a doctor’s appointment with a vague recollection of what was said and how to move forward. These six tips will fix the ambiguity of a doctor’s appointment and ensure the right measures are taken.

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READ MOREIsolation, Sedentary & Loneliness – Dangerous Trifecta Threatens Senior Health


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We often attribute senior loneliness to a lack of family and socializing which is true, but it gets much more complex than this. The AARP has reported that a contributing factor is the growing number of adults who do not have children to care for them as they age. Of course, living alone doesn’t necessarily mean that a senior will suffer from loneliness. Regular involvement in social activities can help alleviate feelings of loneliness and isolation, but as seniors age social contacts often dissipate as seniors deal with the loss of friends, retirement, health issues, and mobility restriction.

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