Guide to Aging Well 2021

Most of us probably think we should eat better and exercise more, but with so many responsibilities vying for our attention every day, it can be easy to fall into bad habits. Here we share expert tips for everything from drinking more water to reducing your risk for breast cancer in hopes of making this […]

New Alzheimer’s Drug Aduhelm Stirs Hope, Controversy

Judy Owens knows all about the uproar surrounding the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first new Alzheimer’s drug to be introduced in nearly two decades — and she’s fine with it. Her husband, Tony, was diagnosed with the devastating disease in 2010 at age 60. He had participated in two previous clinical trials […]

Is Your Sunscreen Toxic? 8 Safe Sunscreens to Use Instead

You’re probably pretty up to speed on the latest sunscreen rules, like reapply every 80 minutes and use one full ounce (that’s about two tablespoons) to cover an adult body, but there are some brand new regulatory requirements proposed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) you should know about. In an effort to […]

Know the Signs: 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's to Look Out for, From the Alzheimer's Association

The Alzheimer’s Association has created a list of warning signs for Alzheimer’s and other dementias to help identify problems early. Individuals may experience one or more of these signs in different degrees. Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Other Dementia for to Look Out For: Memory loss that disrupts daily life Challenges in planning or solving […]

You Said It — The Josselyn Center Opened a Second Location and Turned Difficult Timing into an Opportunity

Editor’s note: The following was included in a recent newsletter by The Josselyn Center in Northfield. It is being republished here with permission. The timing of the opening of The Josselyn Center’s second location, in Waukegan, coincided with the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic. This site opened in early March 2020, and by mid-March, Illinois […]