Vaccines Every Senior Needs: Staying Healthy After 65 Most adults over 65 know they should get a flu shot each year, and yet according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only about one in three older adults still skip it. The flu shot isn’t the...
Alcohol and Older Adults: Understanding the Risks Today, most older adults understand the risks and consume alcohol responsibly, but aging changes the way our bodies respond to that use. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the most common eye conditions among older adults and a leading cause of vision loss. AMD affects the macula, which is a small but vital spot near the center of the retina responsible for sharp, central vision. When the...
Recent Comments