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Air Quality Tips for Older Adults
The temperature in New York City is slowly rising after a long winter, and in just a few short weeks New Yorkers will see the return of humid, muggy summer days. While the summer season has never been particularly comfortable, increased occurrences of large wildfires in the region and higher…
Understanding and Overcoming Chronic Fatigue in Older Adults
Fatigue in older adults can be a natural part of the aging process, however the idea of “slowing down with age” can gradually shift from a slight change in routines and rhythms to a serious obstacle for long-term health and independence. When everyday activities such as preparing meals, walking short…
Hearing Loss and Long-Term Health
From conversations with loved ones to the sound of a doorbell or smoke alarm, hearing plays a critical role in daily life. For many older adults, however, hearing loss develops slowly and may go unnoticed for years while having a serious impact on long-term quality of life, independence, and health.…
Storm Safety for Older Adults in NYC
New York City can be a beautiful place during a winter snow storm, but the prolonged cold weather and heavy snowfall experienced this winter means that snow banks and ice have remained on sidewalks far longer than we’ve typically experienced in recent years. Given the surprising amount of snow and…
Medicine Cabinet Spring Cleaning Tips and Best Practices
Despite chilly weather, the spring season is fast approaching, and with it, spring cleaning. There’s no shortage of spring-cleaning projects to take up, but few will have as many direct impacts on your long-term health and safety as a review of your prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications kept around the…
How Can Older Adults Shake Off the “Winter Blues”
Cold weather, short days, and stress around the holidays can make the winter an emotionally tough time of year, and a growing body of evidence suggests that there might be biological causes for the “winter blues,” a condition referred to in medical circles as “Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD.) While feeling…