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…
Is It a Stomach Bug or Gastroenteritis?
When I was a kid, there were two types of illness in our household. If it was a…
Hearing Loss & Its Impact on Life
Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting older adults. According to the National Institute on…
Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid)
January is Thyroid Awareness Month and a good time to learn about this small, but mighty gland. The…
Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)
January is Thyroid Awareness Month and a good time to learn about this small, but mighty gland. The…
Matter of Balance Workshop (Jan-Mar 2024)
Note: Dates changed due to Jan 7 storm. SeniorCare, in conjunction with the Healthy Living Center of Excellence…
Weather Related Health Problems and Injuries
As I write this article, the forecast high temperatures for the next few days are in the thirties…
New Year’s Resolutions 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, many of us are considering what changes we might want to make…