As people get older, their driving patterns change. Retirement, different schedules, and new activities affect when and where they drive. Most older adults drive safely because they have a lot of experience behind the wheel. But when they are involved in crashes, they are often hurt more seriously than younger drivers.

It appears that in today’s world, seniors are becoming targets of scams as they are perceived to be unaware of life outside of their home and family. Many seniors are often targeted by scam artists simply because of their age and the fact that they may not be “tech savvy”. Scammers will target seniors who are uncomfortable with numbers, especially when it comes to finances.

Aging poses unique challenges related to exposure to hot weather and higher temperatures.

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A drug that's already approved for treating leukemia appears to dramatically reduce symptoms in people who have Parkinson's disease with dementia, or a related condition called Lewy body dementia.

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