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Posted on August 21, 2025 - Summer sunshine brings family visits, vacations, outdoor activities, and, sometimes, disrupted sleep. Lack of sleep doesn’t just make you groggy—it can affect memory, mood, heart health, and even increase the risk of falls or illness, especially in older adults. Whether you’re juggling your own schedule or helping an aging parent stay comfortable, a few small adjustments can make a big difference. Here are five common summer sleep disruptors and tips to tackle them.

Posted on August 19, 2025 - Life has its ups and downs, no matter our age. But one thing remains true—having the support of others can make all the difference.

Posted on August 14, 2025 - Hearing loss is a common experience among older adults. The World Health Organization estimates that worldwide, more than 400 million people have hearing loss. Recent studies estimate that 63% of adults over age 70 have some level of hearing loss. And it’s not just about not being able to hear. Hearing loss can make conditions such as dementia worse.

Posted on August 12, 2025 - Did you know that 1 in 5 women and 1 in 20 men over 50 will be affected by osteoporosis? Understanding the risks and how to protect your bone health is essential as we age.

Posted on August 7, 2025 - These days, it seems like everybody has a podcast—your congressional representative, your favorite sitcom actors, comedians, and true crime enthusiasts. There’s a podcast for every subject under the sun—for a good reason. In an era where streaming services dominate our screens and social media floods our feeds, podcasts have quietly emerged as one of the most intimate and accessible forms of modern media.