Dec 11, 2020 Colorectal cancer—cancer of the colon or rectum—is one of the most common types of cancer…
Avoiding Winter Falls
Dec 4, 2020 As the first day of winter approaches, visits to hospital emergency rooms due to falls…
Thankfulness in a Pandemic
Nov 27, 2020 My refrigerator should now be packed full of turkey and leftovers. As in many households…
Giving Thanks During a Pandemic
Nov 20, 2020 Each week, as I write this column, I often have a seasonal theme. The theme…
COPD Awareness Month
Oct 13, 2020 November is COPD Awareness Month. The American Lung Association estimates that 16.4 million people suffer…
National Family Caregiver Month 2020
Nov 5, 2020 November is National Family Caregiver Month, and is a time to thank and honor the…
Lewy Body Dementia
Oct 16, 2020 Last month, a documentary movie—Robin’s Wish—was released about Robin Williams’ illness and death. Unknown to…
Malnutrition Awareness
Oct 2, 2020 Next week (October 5-9) is Malnutrition Awareness Week. The goal of Malnutrition Awareness Week is…
National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day
Sep 18, 2020 September 18 is National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day—a day to call attention to the…
Fresh Produce Provided to Local Older Adults
Sep 3, 2020 Public Health Director Karin Carroll is pleased to share that several local groups, including the…