I was listening to the radio this morning and heard an interview with Dr. Neal Yuan of the…
Post Polio Syndrome (2023)
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 Friends Information Session (Oct 2023)
SeniorCare will host a Dementia Friends Information Session on Monday, October 23, 2023, at 1:30pm at their main…
Falls Prevention Awareness Week (2023)
Next week—September 18-22—is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. The issue of falls among the older community has garnered increasing…
Dementia in the News
Dementia has become a part of almost every person’s life. The person diagnosed with dementia might be a…