Your Retirement Living Connection

Contributed by AMD Alliance International

Living with age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, cataracts, or any eye condition does not mean that cooking, exercising, socializing, and enjoying a good book become impossible. A few simple adjustments in and around the house will help ensure everyday activities are still within reach.

By Alan Lukazewski, R.Ph., CDE

Solutions for Better Aging

With increased longevity there is a higher number of diseases or conditions that co-exist, also known as co-morbidity. Each condition is associated with a drug treatment and as the number of medications increase, so does the risk for developing an adverse medication event (AME). Fact: While America's senior society (over age 65) comprises only 13% of the population it uses 35% of all medications dispensed, and 21% of all hospital admissions are related to adverse medication events (AME’s), of which 50% are thought to be preventable. This article outlines key points to help minimize the risk of developing AME's for individuals over the age of 65.

By Solutions for Better Aging

According to the New York Times, a recent study indicates that doctors often knowingly provide terminally ill patients with inaccurate assessments of life expectancy.

The study, conducted by the Soros Foundation Project and Robert Wood Johnson Scholars Program, in conjunction with the National Institute of Health, found that less than 40% of doctors would offer an honest estimate of how long they expect a terminally ill patient to survive.

From Solutions for Better Aging

People are more likely to have problems with balance as they get older. But age is not the only reason these problems occur; there are other causes, too. In some cases, you can help reduce your risk for certain balance problems.