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Posted on October 31, 2017 - Many seniors have lived with epilepsy for years, but managing the condition is more challenging as we grow older. And a senior might develop a seizure disorder in later life as a result of a stroke, head injury or Alzheimer’s disease. To learn more, read “Seniors and Epilepsy.”

Posted on October 26, 2017 - Unsure about ways to spend quality time with friends or loved ones with dementia? The National Institute on Aging offers some great suggestions.

Posted on October 24, 2017 - An obsession with remaining youthful is “rooted in shame over something that shouldn’t be shameful,” says ageism expert Ashton Applewhite.

Posted on October 19, 2017 - Mom seems to worry all the time. She worries that she will fall, she’s concerned that someone might break into the house, and when the grandkids go on vacation, she worries about plane crashes. “Oh Mom, don’t worry so much,” family say, and chalk it up to her growing older. But Mom may need professional help. To learn more, read “Could My Loved One Have an Anxiety Disorder?”

Posted on October 12, 2017 - You had the best intentions to go out for a walk—oh dear, it’s raining! Should you settle in on the couch instead? Not if your dog has anything to say about it! Read about two new studies showing the benefits of a four-legged exercise partner in “Man’s Best Personal Trainer?”