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6 Important Facts About Breast Cancer and Seniors
Today is National Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day and October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Most if not all of us know someone who has battled this disease. But are there special implications or risks for seniors? 6 Breast Cancer Facts With all the people...
How Much Walking is Actually Needed For Adults Over 65?
Everywhere we turn there seems to be some new standard about how much walking we need to do "to be", "to get" or "to stay" healthy. How do we know what's true versus what is "trending" in the exercise world? Let's look at some standards and questions about walking and...
5 Signs a Caregiver is Needed in the Home
You are or a loved one is getting older. You're now starting to consider bringing professional care into the home. But how do you determine if a caregiver is really needed or not? Hourly or live-in caregivers can assist with a multitude of tasks and can make all the...
In 2022, Is Age Just a Number?
When we were younger, anyone over the age of 30 was old. Like old. But once we grow up, we learn that age is relative. We're all older than someone and younger than someone else. So, these days, in the modern age of medicine, the wellness movement and people in the...
4 Skin Conditions to Watch For
Different ages of people tend to have different types of skin conditions. We see acne most often in the teen years, pruritic urticarial papules in pregnant women and wrinkles in those of us over 30 years old. But as we move from retirement age into our 2nd act, are...
5 Emotional Challenges Faced by Older Adults
Many emotional challenges certainly aren't age specific. We can experience mental health issues and emotional challenges regardless of age. But are there specific risks or challenges that older adults face that are seen less in a younger population? And what are some...
3 Essentials to Know When Buying Your Next Wheelchair
Perhaps you've been using a wheelchair for a while and it's time for a new one. Or perhaps you are new to the wheelchair world. Either way, there are things to know and tips and tricks that will help you get the best type of wheelchair for your purposes. What should...
7 Enjoyable Outdoor Activities to do This Autumn
No matter where you live in the U.S., autumn is often the season with the most pleasant weather. Not too hot or too cold for outdoor activities, fall is the season that's "just right" to get outside, get some sunlight. With winter right around the corner, many of us...
Do Seniors Still Need Vaccines in 2022?
As we passed through the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic, there seemed to be a battle between two schools of thought: to "vaccine" or not to "vaccine". While the question was brought to focus due to the health crisis and was on the minds of people of all ages, this is a...