Savvy Seniors: 6 Expert Tips To Stay Safe From Scams

(BPT) - No one wants to believe they would fall for a scam, but it can happen to anyone, no matter your age. Older adults can be especially vulnerable as they are commonly targeted by scammers. In …

Stay Sharp, Shop Smart: Tips to Save on Your Shopping

(BPT) - According to a 2025 AARP survey, 73% of adults said that they were worried about rising prices, which was unchanged from the findings over the past two years of the survey. The current …

Older adults have large digital archives that can be hard to access after their deaths.

Do you know how to prepare for your digital life after death? CU Boulder’s student-run clinic has some advice

End-of-life planning today includes making sure your loved ones have access to digital photos, email archives and social media accounts.

3 Ways to Help Older Adults Combat Loneliness

(Family Features) As people age, many lose loved ones, find their mobility diminished and see social circles shrink. All of this can contribute to feelings of loneliness

How to protect your assets from nursing home costs

LegalZoom explains that by familiarizing yourself with the law, you can learn how to protect assets from a nursing home and create a stable future for yourself and your loved ones.

Concerns about mental health medication side effects remain a barrier to getting help for those diagnosed with depression and anxiety

(BPT) - Lisa Roberts has raised a family, reached an impressively high level in her career, and been an anchor for her mother and other family members. Suddenly, within a very short period, her …

Preventing Shingles: A Local Pharmacist on the Importance of Getting Vaccinated

(BPT) - When individuals reach age 50, their risk of developing shingles increases, making it more important than ever to understand this painful condition and how to help prevent. …

Why do cuts to Medicaid matter for Americans over 65? 2 experts on aging explain why lives are at stake

Medicaid provides health insurance coverage for more than 82 million Americans.

When people over 65 lose Medicaid coverage, they stop seeing their doctors for preventive care due to high costs. This in turn leads to worse health outcomes and higher health care costs.

Health Hack: How Travel Can Transform Your Physical and Mental Well-Being

(BPT) - Getting older is a gift, one that can bring joy, wisdom and the opportunity to enjoy life's next chapter. While it can naturally also be associated with health challenges, new research has …

From Caregiver to Advocate: Barbara Corcoran's Experience with Agitation in Alzheimer’s Dementia

(BPT) - Nearly 50% of people living with Alzheimer's disease show signs of a separate but related condition called agitation in Alzheimer's dementia. However, many people caring for a loved one …

How to manage arthritis pain and improve mobility

(BPT) - Did you know the leading cause of disability in the U.S. is arthritis? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), arthritis affects more than 54 million Americans, and …

What do you know about menopause and perimenopause?

(BPT) - Did you know women spend over 30% of their lives in a menopausal state? While menopause and the transitional period before it, called perimenopause, are important milestones in a woman's life …

Medicare Part B Now Covers Virtual Care — Here's Why That Matters for You

(BPT) - For millions of Americans with Medicare Part B coverage, virtual healthcare offers a convenient alternative to traditional in-person visits.While Medicare provides essential coverage for …

This is how advance care planning brings peace of mind

(BPT) - You can probably imagine how important it is for someone with a serious illness to have an advance care directive — instructions about their wishes in the event they're unable to …

New Caregiving App for Alzheimer's: Elevmi

(BPT) - Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be overwhelming. Nearly 70% of family caregivers say that coordinating care is stressful, and two-thirds struggle to find information to support …

Cel-e-brate Good Deals: Tips to Get Ahead of Celebration Season

(BPT) - Every year, consumers spend a lot of money during "celebration season," which kicks off on Mother's Day, quickly followed by Father's Day, graduations, school parties and activities, with …

New volunteers get trained in Lexington, Ky., to help out at CASA of Lexington in April 2023.

Want to stay healthier and fulfilled later in life? Try volunteering

It often brings an instant boost in mood − along with a deeper sense of meaning and purpose.

A More Convenient Way to Get Screened for Colon Cancer

(BPT) - Guardant HealthDid you know colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most treatable forms of cancer when it's caught in its early stages, yet one in three American adults are not up to date with …

Preparing for retirement? 6 expert tips for your health and finances

(BPT) - Retirement is a major transition in your life. While it can be an exciting chapter you may have long looked forward to, the key to making the most of your retirement is proper planning.From …

How To Avoid Becoming A Victim Of A Botched Dental Implant Procedure

(BPT) - For anyone facing tooth loss, dental implants offer more than just a cosmetic solution. They can have a significant impact on your overall health and well-being. However, it's important to do …