Telehealth refers to a wide range of services used to deliver healthcare virtually. Telehealth is emerging as a great alternative for non-emergency appointments—sort of like a doctor making a house call without actually coming to your house. 

There are two types of vaccines that the CDC recommends for people over 65: the high dose flu vaccine and the adjuvanted flu vaccine.  Talk to your healthcare provider to figure out the best option for you.

F: Face drooping. Can the person smile? Is the smile uneven? 

A: Arm weakness. Is one arm weak or numb? If the person raises both arms, does one drift down? 

S: Speech difficulty. Is the person’s speech slurred? Can they repeat simple sentences you give them? 

T: Time to call 911. If the person shows any symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911. Check the time so you know when the symptoms began.

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found in elderly women. A woman has a one-in-eight chance of developing breast cancer over her lifetime, according to the National Cancer Institute.

All of us can probably use some self-care right now. Take a look at the ideas below and make it a point to try some!

During this unprecedented time, all of us could use some extra tips on stress reduction. There is so much going on, and yet many people find they have less to do than they normally might, due to shelter-in-place, and the majority of in-person events being discouraged or cancelled.

As we age, it often gets more difficult to maintain optimal oral health. Brushing and flossing become more challenging with arthritic or weakened hands, or due to tremors. Many of us with declining cognition just cannot remember to do these daily tasks.

Anyone at any age can have a drinking problem. Families, friends and healthcare workers sometimes overlook their concerns about older people drinking, or mistake it for other conditions related to aging, such as a problem with balance.

As parents and grandparents age, many adult children (and seniors themselves) fear that their loved one will be diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. However, there is another disease that poses the biggest threat to senior mental health: depression.