Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing?
Aging
Brianna Morgan, PhD, CRNP, ACHPN®
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
When is it time to stop driving?
Aging
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Driving “retirement” doesn’t need to be a cold turkey process. It may look different for everyone, but proactive planning can save lives and preserve independence. Several options can make the transition smoother for you or a loved one. Identify specific driving concerns and engage in thoughtful discussions to help preserve independence, safety, and function. Driving Read more…
What is the difference between an advanced directive and a living will?
Aging
Megan Madsen, DO
Multiple tools help people organize their wishes about the end of their life, including Advanced Directives and a Living Will. No matter how well you live your life, one thing we all have in common is that we eventually die. You should not wait until you are dying to talk about it. Talking about your Read more…
What can I do to stop my eyes from feeling like sandpaper or watering like crazy, especially in the winter?
Aging General Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
An eye care routine can improve symptoms of dry, itchy, or watery eyes. Routine eye care includes keeping your fingers out of your eyes, gentle cleansing, using sun protection, and seeking care with a health professional when symptoms do not improve. Blepharitis or eyelid inflammation is a common condition affecting all ages, though the prevalence Read more…
I am in perimenopause. What is happening to my brain?!
Aging Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
We have so many brain changes during the menopausal transition (MT) that they can make our heads spin. Changes in mood, memory, energy level, temperature regulation, cognition, executive functioning…The list goes on. We hear you: it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But fear not! Our brains bounce back and adapt to many of these changes, Read more…
What is ageism?
Aging
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Ageism is words or actions that judge someone based on their age, old or young. Ageist behaviors can be purposeful or accidental with personal and societal consequences. While most people think ageism only involves older adults, anyone can be ageist or be affected by ageism. First used by Dr. Robert Butler in 1969, ageism is Read more…
Q: Are Alzheimer’s disease and dementia the same thing? A: No. Dementia is an umbrella term for changes in memory and thinking that impair how a person functions. Several different underlying diseases can cause dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is one of those diseases. Dementia is characterized by gradual changes in one or more areas of cognition Read more…
When is it time to stop driving?
AgingClara Ke, BSN, RN
Driving “retirement” doesn’t need to be a cold turkey process. It may look different for everyone, but proactive planning can save lives and preserve independence. Several options can make the transition smoother for you or a loved one. Identify specific driving concerns and engage in thoughtful discussions to help preserve independence, safety, and function. Driving Read more…
What is the difference between an advanced directive and a living will?
Aging
Megan Madsen, DO
Multiple tools help people organize their wishes about the end of their life, including Advanced Directives and a Living Will. No matter how well you live your life, one thing we all have in common is that we eventually die. You should not wait until you are dying to talk about it. Talking about your Read more…
What can I do to stop my eyes from feeling like sandpaper or watering like crazy, especially in the winter?
Aging General Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
An eye care routine can improve symptoms of dry, itchy, or watery eyes. Routine eye care includes keeping your fingers out of your eyes, gentle cleansing, using sun protection, and seeking care with a health professional when symptoms do not improve. Blepharitis or eyelid inflammation is a common condition affecting all ages, though the prevalence Read more…
I am in perimenopause. What is happening to my brain?!
Aging Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
We have so many brain changes during the menopausal transition (MT) that they can make our heads spin. Changes in mood, memory, energy level, temperature regulation, cognition, executive functioning…The list goes on. We hear you: it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But fear not! Our brains bounce back and adapt to many of these changes, Read more…
What is ageism?
Aging
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Ageism is words or actions that judge someone based on their age, old or young. Ageist behaviors can be purposeful or accidental with personal and societal consequences. While most people think ageism only involves older adults, anyone can be ageist or be affected by ageism. First used by Dr. Robert Butler in 1969, ageism is Read more…
Driving “retirement” doesn’t need to be a cold turkey process. It may look different for everyone, but proactive planning can save lives and preserve independence. Several options can make the transition smoother for you or a loved one. Identify specific driving concerns and engage in thoughtful discussions to help preserve independence, safety, and function. Driving Read more…
What is the difference between an advanced directive and a living will?
AgingMegan Madsen, DO
Multiple tools help people organize their wishes about the end of their life, including Advanced Directives and a Living Will. No matter how well you live your life, one thing we all have in common is that we eventually die. You should not wait until you are dying to talk about it. Talking about your Read more…
What can I do to stop my eyes from feeling like sandpaper or watering like crazy, especially in the winter?
Aging General Health
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
An eye care routine can improve symptoms of dry, itchy, or watery eyes. Routine eye care includes keeping your fingers out of your eyes, gentle cleansing, using sun protection, and seeking care with a health professional when symptoms do not improve. Blepharitis or eyelid inflammation is a common condition affecting all ages, though the prevalence Read more…
I am in perimenopause. What is happening to my brain?!
Aging Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
We have so many brain changes during the menopausal transition (MT) that they can make our heads spin. Changes in mood, memory, energy level, temperature regulation, cognition, executive functioning…The list goes on. We hear you: it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But fear not! Our brains bounce back and adapt to many of these changes, Read more…
What is ageism?
Aging
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Ageism is words or actions that judge someone based on their age, old or young. Ageist behaviors can be purposeful or accidental with personal and societal consequences. While most people think ageism only involves older adults, anyone can be ageist or be affected by ageism. First used by Dr. Robert Butler in 1969, ageism is Read more…
Multiple tools help people organize their wishes about the end of their life, including Advanced Directives and a Living Will. No matter how well you live your life, one thing we all have in common is that we eventually die. You should not wait until you are dying to talk about it. Talking about your Read more…
What can I do to stop my eyes from feeling like sandpaper or watering like crazy, especially in the winter?
Aging General HealthAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
An eye care routine can improve symptoms of dry, itchy, or watery eyes. Routine eye care includes keeping your fingers out of your eyes, gentle cleansing, using sun protection, and seeking care with a health professional when symptoms do not improve. Blepharitis or eyelid inflammation is a common condition affecting all ages, though the prevalence Read more…
I am in perimenopause. What is happening to my brain?!
Aging Reproductive Health
MK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
We have so many brain changes during the menopausal transition (MT) that they can make our heads spin. Changes in mood, memory, energy level, temperature regulation, cognition, executive functioning…The list goes on. We hear you: it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But fear not! Our brains bounce back and adapt to many of these changes, Read more…
What is ageism?
Aging
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Ageism is words or actions that judge someone based on their age, old or young. Ageist behaviors can be purposeful or accidental with personal and societal consequences. While most people think ageism only involves older adults, anyone can be ageist or be affected by ageism. First used by Dr. Robert Butler in 1969, ageism is Read more…
An eye care routine can improve symptoms of dry, itchy, or watery eyes. Routine eye care includes keeping your fingers out of your eyes, gentle cleansing, using sun protection, and seeking care with a health professional when symptoms do not improve. Blepharitis or eyelid inflammation is a common condition affecting all ages, though the prevalence Read more…
I am in perimenopause. What is happening to my brain?!
Aging Reproductive HealthMK Haber, FNP-C, IBCLC
We have so many brain changes during the menopausal transition (MT) that they can make our heads spin. Changes in mood, memory, energy level, temperature regulation, cognition, executive functioning…The list goes on. We hear you: it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But fear not! Our brains bounce back and adapt to many of these changes, Read more…
What is ageism?
Aging
Clara Ke, BSN, RN
Ageism is words or actions that judge someone based on their age, old or young. Ageist behaviors can be purposeful or accidental with personal and societal consequences. While most people think ageism only involves older adults, anyone can be ageist or be affected by ageism. First used by Dr. Robert Butler in 1969, ageism is Read more…
We have so many brain changes during the menopausal transition (MT) that they can make our heads spin. Changes in mood, memory, energy level, temperature regulation, cognition, executive functioning…The list goes on. We hear you: it can be frustrating and demoralizing. But fear not! Our brains bounce back and adapt to many of these changes, Read more…
What is ageism?
AgingClara Ke, BSN, RN
Ageism is words or actions that judge someone based on their age, old or young. Ageist behaviors can be purposeful or accidental with personal and societal consequences. While most people think ageism only involves older adults, anyone can be ageist or be affected by ageism. First used by Dr. Robert Butler in 1969, ageism is Read more…
Ageism is words or actions that judge someone based on their age, old or young. Ageist behaviors can be purposeful or accidental with personal and societal consequences. While most people think ageism only involves older adults, anyone can be ageist or be affected by ageism. First used by Dr. Robert Butler in 1969, ageism is Read more…
