Senior Care Central

03/10/2026

The younger generation may think that all of today's technology is reserved only for their use, but that's simply not the truth. Many areas of this digital age can greatly benefit senior citizens, and here are just five ways that older folks can use technology to

03/04/2026

Explore our list of the best stethoscopes for nurses, discuss the best Littmann stethoscope, and learn options for nurses with hearing loss.

02/10/2026

February is American Heart Month—a reminder that heart health matters at every stage of life. For older adults, prevention, awareness, and daily support can make a meaningful difference.

Institute on Aging is proud to support healthier aging through compassionate care, education, and connection.

01/15/2026

Many caregivers experience exhaustion and emotional strain. Experiencing burnout can be a signal that additional support may be needed.

Resources are available to help.

📍Explore caregiver support options from the Family Caregiver Alliance at Caregiver.org.

11/04/2025

Background There are three major types of skin cancer: basal cell, squamous cell, and malignant melanoma (MM). Basal cell carcinoma is the most common skin cancer, accounting for 65–85% of cases (Kennedy-Malone et al., 2000). According to the American Cancer Society (2013), more than 3.5 million c...

10/11/2025

Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9! Learn more about ageism awareness and how you can get involved.

10/10/2025

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved, recently retired chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago men's basketball team, has died at the age of 106, the school announced late Thursday night.

09/03/2025

About 13 out of every 100 men will get prostate cancer. The older you are, the more at risk your body is to getting prostate cancer. Luckily, there are some clear signs and symptoms you can watch out for to seek treatment early. Keep reading to know

08/19/2025

Managing high blood pressure can cut risks for heart attack, stroke and dementia, expert groups say

07/28/2025

07/08/2025

Background Although gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is common among older adults, the true prevalence is not known. Many patients with GERD-related symptoms never discuss their problems with their primary care provider. GERD is thought to occur in 5–7% of the world’s population, with 21 m...

06/30/2025

May was Mental Health Awareness Month. As we wind down the springtime, now is a great a great time to check in with yourself and the people in your life, and to explore ways to...