Your Questions Answered: How to Effectively Communicate With a Doctor

Next Avenue, a content resource for older adults, recently asked their readers to tell them the questions they’d like answered about how to most…

5 Hidden Causes of Heart Disease

Heart disease kills about 610,000 people in the United States each year — 1 in every 4 deaths — more than any other disease,…

Treating Dementia Behaviors Without Drugs

Most people think of dementia as affecting memory and cognition, and it certainly does. But some of the most distressing symptoms of Alzheimer’s or…

The Benefits of Mindfulness Meditation for Seniors

I am sitting comfortably in my chair taking a course on mindfulness and meditation. Like those around me, I want to cope better with…

Rehab and Recovery After a Stroke

How a person is affected by a stroke and their subsequent recovery is different in every case. However, according to the Mayo Clinic, all stroke…