August Is National Immunization Awareness Month. As we get older, changes in the immune system can increase the…
Healthy Eyes
Many older Americans do not realize they have a serious eye condition such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration,…
Importance of Hepatitis C Testing
Recently, I attended a luncheon where a woman spoke about hepatitis C, also known as HCV. She was…
988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
The three numbers “988” may be among the most important digits Americans can remember today. Launched nationwide in…
Wildfire Smoke Alert
The following information is provided by the Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health Smoke from Canadian wildfires is impacting…
Cyclospora
Summer is the season of fresh produce. Who doesn’t love getting tomatoes and zucchini from a generous neighbor…
Hidden Hearing Loss
I have heard a similar story throughout my adult life. People say that they have trouble hearing and…
Getting Hot in Massachusetts
Temperatures away from the coast are expected to soar into the upper 80s and 90s later this week. In…
Hearing Loss & Its Impact on Health
As we recognize Older Americans Month and the theme “Champion Your Health,” it’s worth reviewing an area that…
The Importance of Hydration
As we observe Older Americans Month and the theme “Champion Your Health,” it’s easy to focus on the…