Tag: aging
At 104, Dr. Ora Mae Parker Shares Her Key to Longevity
By Haley Wilson
The Birmingham Times
Dr. Ora Mae Parker turned 104 earlier this year and continues to do what she has done her entire life.
“I...
The Tireless Work of Jefferson County’s Area Agency on Aging
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
Like most agencies and non-profits that provide services to residents, Jefferson County’s Area Agency on Aging (AAA), has faced challenges...
UAB Geriatrics Expert on the Answer to ‘Successful Aging’
By Ryan Michaels
The Birmingham Times
“There’s an old saying, ‘It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years’…Most of the times...
Poll: Americans Avoid Planning For Serious Illness
By Melissa Bailey
Kaiser Health News
“I’ll deal with it tomorrow. The perpetual tomorrow.”
That’s what one person told a pollster, encapsulating how Americans avoid planning ahead for...
The new reality for People Over 50: You might Be Working...
Kevin McNeir
New America Media
Today’s life expectancy rate for United States citizens stands at 76.5 and 81.2 years for men and women, respectively, according to...
Memory Problems may not be as serious as you think
By Glenn Ellis
Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging. As people get older, changes occur in all parts of the body, including the...
Soul Purpose: Seniors With Strong Reasons To Live, Often Live Stronger
By Judith Graham Kaiser Health News
After making it through the maelstrom of middle age, many adults find themselves approaching older age wondering “what will give...
