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Posted on December 9, 2020 - It looks as if there is good news on the horizon as research teams forge full speed ahead to develop and distribute a vaccine to control the spread of the coronavirus. But it will be some time before the pandemic is over, and meanwhile, experts are focusing on the situation among older adults. Seniors are at highest risk of serious illness and death from the virus that causes COVID-19, and they’ve been advised to limit interactions with other people. “Staying close to home and avoiding crowded places can help older adults reduce their risk of being exposed to COVID-19,” reported a research team from the University of Michigan. “But a new national poll suggests it comes with a cost, especially for those with health challenges.”

Posted on December 7, 2020 - The American Heart Association examines the relationship between cardiovascular disease and depression.

Posted on December 2, 2020 - During 2020, prevention has been top of mind for many of us! Though we can and should be immunized against seasonal influenza (“the flu”), a vaccine for COVID-19 isn’t available yet. The tools at our disposal for lowering our risk include wearing a mask and practicing physical distancing. Many of us also are thinking of how we can keep our immune system in top shape—which is more challenging as we grow older.

Posted on December 1, 2020 - NPR reports on the connection between dementia risk and the quality of sleep. Bottom line, our brains clean up harmful substances during periods of deepest sleep.

Posted on November 25, 2020 - Seniors sometimes say that they don’t want to be a “burden”—and yet family caregivers, too, might express sentiments along those lines. The AARP offers some great tips for showing gratitude for family caregivers. National Family Caregiver Month is a November tradition right along with Thanksgiving!