Some 50 million Americans live with chronic pain linked to disease, while another 25 million experience periodic pain caused by injury or surgery. Yet recent headlines about harmful side effects of some popular prescription pain medications have many people thinking twice before swallowing a pill for their pain. Consumers are rediscovering the benefits of topical pain relief.

Do you ever find yourself at the grocery store struggling to remember what you came for? Are you forgetting birthdays and lunch dates? If these situations sound familiar to you, you're not alone. Forgetfulness is one of the most common complaints of those in middle age and beyond. Here are some simple tips for boosting your memory.

Biting cold, ice-slicked sidewalks and roadways, and storms that shut down businesses, schools and services - winter aggravations can create serious safety risks for seniors. Yet with some planning, preparation and caution, seniors can stay safe and even enjoy some time outdoors this season.

The experience of living in a long-term care facility can vary greatly for residents, depending on the level of support provided by their families.

Homeowners who want to make their house their home for a lifetime, regardless of their age or functional abilities, have a friend in the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist program. It addresses the needs of the growing number of homeowners choosing not to move, but to make specialized modifications to their homes for long-term living.

The death of a spouse, declining health or safety concerns can trigger the need to move. The first phase comes with the realization that what has been home is no longer suitable. Finding a professional who knows the ropes can make it easier for the more than 29 percent of home sellers age 65 and older who move into an active-adult community or senior-related housing each year.

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, disabling disease that attacks the central nervous system. More than 400,000 people in the United States and nearly 2.5 million worldwide are living with MS. A recent survey found that mobility challenges have a big impact on the quality of life among many people with MS, limiting their day-to-day activities and independence.