September 8-12 is Malnutrition Awareness Week, bringing attention to this pervasive issue that often flies under the radar,…
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2026
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment period for the 2025 calendar year begins on Wednesday, October 15, and is…
National Senior Centers Month
September is National Senior Centers Month. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role that…
Mercury Poisoning
In the 18th and 19th centuries, hat makers commonly used mercury in their trade. Mercury poisoning was so…
Romance Scams Target Seniors
Evelyn is in her early sixties. She was divorced a few years ago, and thought it was time…
Living with Chronic Illness
People are living longer than any other time in history. Once you make it to age 65, data…
Staying Safe in a Technical World
In today’s connected world, the internet offers countless benefits—from staying in touch with family and friends on social…
Keeping Hydrated in Hot Weather
Is it my imagination or did the dog days of summer bring hot and humid weather to the…
Blood Donors Critically Needed
I was in the Army for almost six years. During my time in the service, I got into…
Cellphone SIM Card Fraud
Our smart phones may be small, but they are computers with many of the same capabilities as full-size…