Malnutrition in older adults is a pervasive issue that often flies under the radar, yet poses significant risks…
Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Our bodies and minds change as we age. Recognizing these changes and making positive adjustments is a healthy…
Eye Disease & Blindness Risks
Many older Americans do not know they have one of the leading causes of blindness — glaucoma, age-related…
National Immunization Awareness Month (2024)
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. As we age, our immune system can weaken creating circumstances that make…
Importance of HEP-C Testing
Recently, I was at a luncheon and heard a woman speak about the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). She…
988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
In 2022, a new nationwide service became available to everyone in the United States. The National Suicide Prevention…
Cochlear Synaptopathy
I have heard a similar story throughout my adult life. People say that they have trouble hearing and…
Stay Safe in the Sun
The long-awaited summer season is almost here. Winter is not terrible and spring and autumn are pretty nice,…
What is a Health Care Proxy?
April is Health Care Decisions Month. A couple years ago, when I heard of this month-long awareness campaign,…
Fear of Falling & Preventing Falls
The fear of falling as we age is a very real concern. Most of us can tell a…