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Posted on March 27, 2018 - When a senior with dementia behaves aggressively, it’s important to realize that this is a symptom of changes in their brain. And yet, say experts, a person’s environment and interaction with caregivers can also be a factor—one we can do something about. To learn more, read “When Your Loved One With Dementia Lashes Out.”

Posted on March 22, 2018 - “The older we get, the younger we feel,” reports a Michigan State University researcher, who also notes that young adults equate 50 with “old age.”

Posted on March 20, 2018 - Have you been thinking about taking a tai chi class to improve your balance? The American Geriatrics Society recently confirmed the benefit of tai chi as a balance exercise—and that’s just one of the many ways this ancient practice can promote healthy aging. Find ten more reasons to stop procrastinating in “Tai Chi Lowers the Risk of Falls … And That’s Just the Beginning.”

Posted on March 15, 2018 - Findings suggest climate change may increase heart attack risk

Posted on March 13, 2018 - March 18–24 is National Poison Prevention Week. While you’re doing your spring cleaning and getting the garden in shape, take precautions to avoid coming into contact with toxic substances—many of which might seem harmless, but aren’t. To learn more, read “Spring Cleaning Tips to Protect the Youngest and Oldest Family Members from Accidental Poisoning.”