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,…
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…