Q. I have found that I don’t sleep as well as I used to when I was younger. How common is this?

Q. I have found that I don’t sleep as well as I used to when I was younger. How common is this?

Q. I’m 79, and I’ve taken a couple of spills in the last few months. I’m concerned that I might not be as steady on my feet as I used to be. What should I do about this?

Q. Since I started being a babysitting grandparent, I seem to be getting more colds. I must be catching germs from the kids, right?

Q. Since I started being a babysitting grandparent, I seem to be getting more colds. I must be catching germs from the kids, right?

Q. I heard a comedian make a humorous reference to “shingles.” I had shingles, and I didn’t find any humor in the experience. Am I missing something?

Q. I’ve been noticing this thing in my eye. At first I thought it was an eyelash. Then I realized the thing was actually in my eye. One of my friends told me it’s a “floater,” and not to worry. What exactly is a “floater,” and should I see a doctor?