Disability

This is an extreme closeup of an old woman's face. She has blue eyes that are wide open and light skin with wrinkles. We see a bit of gray eyebrows and the tip of her nose.

How to Make Life Easier and Safer for Older Adults with Low Vision

Many people would consider losing their eyesight one of the worst losses they could endure. While most of us will not suffer...

This indoor image shows white sheer curtains in the background. In the foreground, we see an older woma with short gray hair and a gray sweater sitting in a wheelchair where we just view the handles. We see the face of a young woman with long, dark-blonde hair and light skin bending forward from the back to speak near the ear of the older woman. She appears to be pushing the wheelchair. Both women are smiling and look pleased.

How to Handle Urinary Incontinence: Tips from a Gynecologist

The aging process brings with it any number of indignities. One of those is incontinence. People without the problem may look at...

This outdoor image shows viewers a walking path with trees and grass in the background. Four adulst are walking the path wearing backpacks. All wear variations of outdoor walking wear. Three have dark pants while a woman slightly back of them wears cream slacks.

Is There a Link Between Diabetes and Incontinence?

While having diabetes doesn’t mean that you will experience incontinence, the disease does seem to increase your incontinence risk. There are several...

This image shows an older man sitting in a beige recliner with a table lap over his shoulder. He's cuddling a brown cocker spaniel in his arms with his head bent down as if kissing the dog's head. He wears dark rimmed glasses and has white hair with a side part. He's wearing a dark blue short sleeved shirt with faint white stripes along with white pants.

The Stigma of Incontinence Can Keep Older Adults Secluded, Adding to Potential for Decline

Dear Carol: I’m worried about my husband. We’re both in our 70s and in relatively good health but he’s had surgery for...

This image shows a park like background with a brick walk. An older man with gray hair and a blue long-sleeved shirt is pushing a wheelchair carrying an older woman about his age. The woman has white hair and wears a cream-colored long-sleeved shirt and jeans.

Traveling Well with Both MS and Incontinence Takes Planning

Dear Carol: My wife, age 48, is incontinent due to multiple sclerosis (MS). We used to love camping in national parks, so...

This image shows a blurred indoor background. In the foreground, we see a tall glad of amber liquid, presumably beer, sitting on a brown table. There is a small amound of foam on top and swirls indicating bubbles.

The Hazards of Alcoholism in the Elderly

Millions of people consume alcohol, but each person has their own unique relationship with this substance. While many are able to drink...

Tis image sowns a weathered workbench with a board and wood shavings lyaing on top.

How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Elderly Parents

Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...

This indoor image shows large windows with a blurred view of a large white building. Inside, in the freground, we see an older man with dark skin and white cropped, curly hair. He wears a navy long sleeved shirt. He holds out one arm toward his helper who is a younger woman. She has dark skin, black surly, puffy hair, and is wwearing a light yellow cardigan over a white surplice top with jeans. She holes the man's arm as she tries to help him balance.

When Older Adults Won’t Accept In-home Caregivers

Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great,...

This indoor image shows an older man being helped as he walks. We see white framed windows in the background with a hazy outdoor view of another white building. The man, who is on teh left, has curly white hair, dark skin and is wearing a blue pullover sweater. His arm is held by a women with medium length, curly dark hair and dark skin. She is wearing a yellow cardigan open in fron to show a white wrap top, plus jeans.

Helping vs. Enabling: How to Strike a Balance While Caregiving

Most family caregivers want what is best for their loved ones, and they’ll do whatever it takes to make that happen. Unfortunately,...

This image sows a ladder leaning up against a wall that is partially drywalled and partially torn apart.

A Caregiver’s Struggle: Balancing an Elder’s Sense of Purpose with Their Safety

Most seniors need to feel useful to enjoy a high quality of life. They maintain a sense of purpose by sticking to...