Ilyse Veron

As the summer heat hit record highs, I packed for a four-hour trip to visit my parents. I reviewed the Aging Mastery Playbook I’d shared with them and personally took heed of its healthy eating and hydration guidance. Packing nutritious food before a trip pays dividends: more energy, higher endurance, and protection against common diseases. I brought a water bottle, cooler bag with fruit, hummus, and veggies, and a chocolate almond snack. Frequent hydration is important even when you're not active.

Caring for someone with Alzheimer's disease or other dementia comes with its own set of challenges. When your loved one forgets many things, loving you remains. First, hold onto that, along with your patience. These eight tips for caregivers of Alzheimer's also can help. Give doctors a personal view Often, doctors spend as much time talking with the caregiver as with the patient when diagnosing mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer’s.

Remember when Zoom conjured up a zip code:  Oh two ONE three FOUR sung brightly on a PBS television program? Today Zoom virtual meetings convene samaritans who share ways to connect zip codes to critical services that may be lacking due to COVID19. If you are hungry, need medicine or PPE remember Aunt Bertha,  Invisible Hands, NCOA Benefits Checkup, AARP or simply: YANA  - You are not alone.