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October is breast cancer awareness month. Television, consumer products, magazines and even the National Football League (NFL) will go pink to raise awareness of the importance of breast screenings for the detection and early treatment of cancer. That’s the good…

As our culture grows and changes, it’s only natural that we should start to think about aging differently. In the past, older family members would stay with their children until they needed more advanced care or hospitalization. These days, with…

The fall and early winter is a special time of year filled with warm foliage colors, cool temperatures and holiday celebrations. We want to make sure that you are prepared to stay well and enjoy getting together with your friends…

When you go to a doctor’s appointment, do you tell the truth, even when it’s difficult? It’s easy to tell the truth about your pain level or the illness that brought you to the doctor’s office in the first place.…

When caregiving for a senior, the thought of caring for a pet as well can be overwhelming. However, pets and pet therapy can offer significant benefits to seniors. Animal-loving seniors can benefit from having a pet or receiving pet therapy.…

In the ongoing search for clues to the causes of, and potential treatments for, dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, scientists are looking at every factor of daily life. Studies have revealed possible connections between the disease and a lack of sleep,…