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How Can We Avoid Spreading Health Misinformation?
Posted on February 3, 2022 - Along with the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve been experiencing another epidemic—this one of misinformation! Spreading unsubstantiated rumors is never a good thing, and in the case of health information, it can be life-threatening. For most of us, it feels good to know we’re sharing factual, accurate information—but how can we be sure we really are?
Self-perceptions of aging and stress have significant impact on physical health, OSU study finds
Posted on February 1, 2022 - Does it matter how we think about our own aging? Oregon State University experts say a negative attitude about growing older could be a “self-fulfilling prophecy.”
Self-Neglect Is an Underreported Type of Elder Abuse
Posted on January 27, 2022 - During a visit to their hometown, Dan and Amy visited their great-aunt. Aunt Becky was glad to see them, but they were worried at what they saw in her home. Her usually spotless house was dirty and unkempt. Though she’d always taken pride in her wardrobe, her dress was dirty and torn. She seemed painfully thin, and there was little food in the kitchen. Dan and Amy offered to help, but Aunt Becky firmly told them, “I’m fine!”
Do You Need Dietary Supplements?
Posted on January 25, 2022 - We’re bombarded with ads for vitamins and supplements—but do we really need them? The National Institutes of Health offers some information that could help you protect your health, and also your wallet!
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers to Consider
Posted on January 20, 2022 - If you’re a family caregiver and didn’t quite finish your New Year’s resolutions, AARP has a few good ones for you!
