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Aging in place: Pros and cons
A vast majority of older adults (77%) say they want to remain in their own homes as they age. Of course! Home is comfortable: We know...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jul 6
- 2 min
Smartwatches as medical alerts
Especially for older adults living alone, the ability to summon help in the event of an emergency—such as a fall—is a very real concern....
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 1
- 2 min
Decluttering: Why is it so hard?
Three out of five (61%) of adults over 60 feel they have more stuff than they need. And yet many of us find it emotionally painful to...
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Nancy Avitabile
- May 4
- 2 min
Increasing concentration and focus
Do you find yourself more easily distracted these days? There is good reason: Concentration is about keeping what's useful top of mind...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Apr 6
- 2 min
What is "concierge medicine?"
Are you tired of long waits to get an appointment? Rushed visits? Not being able to talk to your doctor by phone or communicate via...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Mar 2
- 2 min
Are enhanced "hearables" for you?
If you have trouble participating in conversation in a noisy room or tend to want the TV volume turned up, you might want to investigate...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Feb 2
- 2 min
"I'm engaged! Why aren't my kids happy for me?"
Are you enjoying a love you never thought you'd feel again? It's hard to be happy, though, if your children rain on your romance. Are...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jan 5
- 2 min
What's in an Alzheimer's test?
There is no single test that can determine if a person has Alzheimer's disease. But a combination of several different tests can identify...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Dec 1, 2021
- 2 min
Aging with purpose: Defining your true north
Study after study reveals that older adults with a sense of purpose, a sense of meaning in their lives, enjoy greater well-being and live...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Shopping tips for Medicare prescription insurance (Part D)
From October 15 to December 7 each year, Medicare enrollees have the option to change their insurance plans. For prescription drug...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Oct 6, 2021
- 2 min
When your children won't talk to you
If your adult child has cut off contact, you are not alone. An estimated 11% of parents are estranged from their adult kids. That's 1:8....
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Nancy Avitabile
- Sep 1, 2021
- 2 min
Planning to "retire" from driving
Did you know that we usually outlive our ability to drive safely by six to ten years? As we age, we naturally modify how we drive to...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Aug 4, 2021
- 2 min
Age-friendly exteriors
When imagining an age-friendly house, many people think of ramps for wheelchairs and walkers. Indeed, ramps are essential—if and when...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 30, 2021
- 2 min
Splitting the pie fairly
Thinking about your estate, you may be inclined to leave different amounts to your children. You love them "equally," but you acknowledge th
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jun 2, 2021
- 2 min
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and what you can do
Have you been diagnosed with MCI (mild cognitive impairment)? This is a memory loss condition that falls between a significant diagnosis suc
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Nancy Avitabile
- May 5, 2021
- 2 min
What is "elder law"?
Elder law focuses on the special rights, needs, and challenges that arise in the context of simply growing older and planning for...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Mar 31, 2021
- 2 min
Age-friendly bathroom remodels
To safely age in place, you may need to add or remodel a bathroom. It's difficult to know which features you will need down the road. Issues
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Nancy Avitabile
- Mar 3, 2021
- 2 min
Social Security and the newly single
Life has a way of throwing us curveballs. The unexpected death of a spouse—or a divorce—can certainly wreak havoc on your emotions. It...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Feb 3, 2021
- 2 min
"Is it Alzheimer's?"
Alzheimer's is different from the normal forgetfulness of aging. Alzheimer's is one of many conditions that cause the radical changes in...
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Nancy Avitabile
- Jan 6, 2021
- 2 min
Driving as we age
Irritating but true: Aging brings changes that make safe driving more of a challenge. Slower reflexes. Reduced vision and hearing....
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