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Readers of this column may remember a primary academic goal in elementary school was learning the three R's – Readin’, Ritin’ and Rithmetic. Today, a fourth R is required: Responsibility. Several educators...

By Joan Koczor As we age, there is a greater emphasis on fitness to maintain health, independence and functionality. Physical activity on a daily basis is...

A geriatrician is an expert in the branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health care of elderly people by prevention and...

In the early to mid 1960s, more than half the deaths in the U.S. were caused by cardiovascular disease. To heighten awareness, the first American...

Robocalls, those prerecorded, unsolicited annoyances that are becoming all-too-frequent in many households, have reached epic proportions. They are the largest source of consumer complaints...

By Joan Koczor Persons of any age can become a victim of a scam. Senior citizens are the most susceptible. Financial scams targeting seniors have become...

Let’s make our living spaces easier on ourselves. Our older selves will thank us. We are going to start our room-by-room review in your...

Last month, I wrote about the importance of reaching out to those who might be facing isolation during the holidays. That prompted me to...

By Joan Koczor Headache is one of the most common and debilitating pain conditions in the world. The World Health Organization names headache the third...

Some of us are reaching that stage of our life when we are considering downsizing. Some are looking forward to removing the clutter and...

Falls are a real and growing risk to older adults’ health and independence and, in some cases, to their very lives. Falls can cause...