Moving from the comfort of the home you’ve lived in for many years into an assisted living or nursing home situation can be trying for the older adult and loved ones. Making decisions before a crisis will minimize confusion and disagreement among family members at an already difficult time.

As you get older alternative living arrangements may need to be considered. Whether you can still live independently or need more personalized care, there are several options available from independent retirement housing to nursing homes. Choosing a facility is a major life decision and considerable research should be done.

We all want to continue driving as long as we possibly can, and most drivers are able to monitor themselves and stop driving when they feel they are no longer safe. However, some people don’t recognize declining abilities or fear they will become permanently dependent on others.

Hospice and comfort (palliative) care focus on caring, not curing. Both provide care for people who are terminally ill and help comfort both the patient and their families. Specially trained professionals provide expert care, and emotional and spiritual support that are tailored to the individual patient’s needs and wishes.

Online consumer guide that helps find effective and affordable drugs and gives you access to comparative information about the effectiveness and safety of medicines.

Pain that continues longer than three months is considered chronic pain, and is not a normal part of aging. Successfully manage it and your quality of life can significantly improve.

Fitness, cosmetic surgery, arthritis -- everyone regardless of lifestage has challenges or needs for staying active and healthy.