This Tuesday, October 24, is World Polio Day. Many people do not realize that polio still exists. There…
Dealing with Osteoporosis
I’ve heard the term “osteoporosis” throughout my adult life. I knew that it was a weakening condition of…
Ageism Awareness Day (2023)
Maggie Kuhn, one of the founders of the Gray Panthers, was forced to retire at the age of…
Aging Good … Ageism Bad
By Barbara Croyle “There are six myths about old age: 1. That it’s a disease, a disaster. 2.…
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2024
The annual Medicare Open Enrollment for the 2024 calendar year begins on Sunday, October 15, and is a…
National Senior Centers Month (2023)
September is National Senior Centers Month. This is a time to recognize and celebrate the vital role that…
Dementia in the News
Dementia has become a part of almost every person’s life. The person diagnosed with dementia might be a…
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…
National Aviation Day
Tomorrow, August 19, is National Aviation Day. The holiday was established in 1939 by Franklin Delano Roosevelt, who…