By Dr. Becca Hopper
Deaconess Clinic Internist and Pediatrician
Deaconess Health Systems
Osteoporosis is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced—bones actually become weaker. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs. Read More…
By Cindy Erwin, B.S.
Media Marketing Specialist
VNA Plus Home Care & Hospice
Several decades ago, science fiction writers predicted flying cars, colonies on Mars, and robots that would replace the human race by the 21st century. We haven’t quite achieved all of that, but what has become commonplace is technology that helps our aging population live safely and independently at home longer than previous generations. Read More…
By Dr. Nadine Coudret
Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita of Nursing
College of Nursing and Health Professions
University of Southern Indiana
Among the many joys that come with retirement are the choices of how and where to live after retirement. The where we want to live is an important part of retirement planning. Read More…
By Guoyuan Huang, Ph.D. and Sunny Huang, B.S.
The Pott College of Science, Engineering, and Education
University of Southern Indiana
For centuries, the human race has pondered on the topic of longevity. In the 21st century, we have designated a quantifier of longevity as deemed by the International Federation of Natural Medicines. If 100 residents in a population of one million people are 75 years of age or older, the area is considered a place of longevity. However, even into the 21st century, little is understood as to the mechanisms of aging and how we can extend the duration of human life in both a healthy and productive manner. Read More…
