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...
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?...
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...
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...
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...
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...
