Exercise and nutritional support reduce 

mobility disability in frail older adults

For frail older adults, losing mobility can mean losing independence. The good news is that exercise and proper nutritional support can help. New research shows that combining the two can reduce mobility problems and help older adults stay active and independent longer.

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How a Neurologist Uses Precision Lifestyle

 Medicine to Reverse Early Alzheimer’s

Mobility is one of the keys to independence as we age. For frail older adults, a combination of regular exercise and proper nutrition may help prevent disability, improve physical function and make it easier to keep doing the everyday things that matter.

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Depression in older adults 

doesn’t always look like sadness

Exercise and good nutrition can help frail older adults maintain mobility and independence. Regular physical activity builds strength and balance, while adequate nutrition supports muscle health and physical function. Together, these approaches can reduce mobility disability and help older adults stay active in daily life.

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No Money Saved for Retirement?

 It’s Not Too Late

Have you reached retirement with little or no money saved? Don’t panic. You may not be able to build a fortune overnight, but there are still steps you can take to improve your finances, cut expenses and make the money you have last longer.

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- Beer is one of the world’s oldest drinks. Archaeologists have found evidence of beer-making dating back more than 7,000 years.

- The ancient Egyptians paid workers with beer. Laborers building the pyramids reportedly received beer as part of their daily rations. It was considered food as well as a beverage.

- Hops weren’t always used in beer. Before hops became standard, brewers used mixtures of herbs and spices called gruit to flavor and preserve beer.

- Beer can be mostly water. Depending on the style, beer is typically around 90–95% water, with the remaining portion made up of alcohol and other ingredients.

- Beer has been used as medicine. For centuries, beer was sometimes considered safer than drinking untreated water and was also used in various traditional remedies.

Trump to give $90 to senior citizens

 for Medicare premiums

President Donald Trump said late Friday he will give around 20 million senior citizens $90 each to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums, marking his latest effort to dole out funds to certain Americans weeks before the midterm elections.

The funding will come from the Medicare Improvement Fund, which Congress created in 2008 with $2.2 billion. The White House said “no Administration has ever utilized” the funds.

Not all of the roughly 64 million elderly Medicare enrollees qualify. Low-income senior citizens who also qualify for Medicaid and higher-income enrollees who pay heftier Part B premiums will not receive the $90 payments, the White House said in a fact sheet.

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America was built for the baby boomers. 

Now it must build for their old age

The baby boomers helped build the America we know today. We bought the homes, raised the families, built the businesses, and paid our share of the taxes. Now we’re getting old. And America needs to get ready for us.

That means more affordable healthcare, safer housing, better transportation, and communities designed for older people. We spent our lives building this country. It’s time for the country to build for our old age.

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8 Ways to Support a Loved One

 Living With Dementia

When someone you love has dementia, life changes for both of you. Simple daily tasks can become difficult, memories can fade, and even familiar situations can become confusing.

But there are things you can do to make life easier and more comfortable. You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need patience, understanding, and a willingness to help.

Here are 8 practical ways to support a loved one living with dementia.

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I Have COVID. Now What?

 A Guide for Older Adults

If you’re an older adult and you’ve tested positive for COVID, don’t panic—but don’t ignore it either. What you do in the first few days can matter, especially if you have other health conditions or take several medications.

Here’s what older adults should know about symptoms, treatment, warning signs, and when it’s time to call your doctor.

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AARP survey finds most older adults 

lack confidence in online privacy

For older adults, going online is now part of daily life. We use the internet to manage our money, order prescriptions, stay in touch with family, make appointments, and handle important personal business.

But how safe is that information? A new survey finds that many older adults lack confidence in their online privacy. For seniors who may be frequent targets of scams and identity theft, that’s a serious concern.

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When we clink glasses during a toast, we’re continuing a tradition that goes back centuries. One popular theory is that the sound of clinking was meant to ward off evil spirits, while another says it was a sign of trust—showing that no one had poisoned the other person’s drink. Today, it’s simply a friendly way to celebrate, share good wishes, and bring everyone together.