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