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You or a loved one may feel “blue”, or down after the holidays. Some people think it is letdown after the excitement of the holidays. Others think they have eaten too much of the wrong food for too long, making…

January is thyroid awareness month. It is important for seniors to understand thyroid health as many live with undiagnosed thyroid problems. Thyroid diseases often go undiagnosed in the elderly, complicating and exacerbating other health issues. January is thyroid awareness month.…

January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month and for good reason. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of irreversible blindness around the world. It is also the leading cause of blindness for seniors over the age of 64 in the United…

Can New Year’s resolutions lead to better health? For that matter, can they lead to anything besides broken resolutions? The jury is still out on that question, but one thing is for sure; New Year’s resolutions can help seniors to…

There are many illnesses that roam around during the winter months and people with compromised immune systems are most susceptible. However, not all illnesses are contagious and it helps to know which ones can, and cannot, be spread by contact.…

Occupational therapy can be very helpful when you, or a loved one, are recovering from illness, injury or surgery. Occupational therapists (OT) help individuals regain the ability to participate in activities of daily living like making meals, doing the laundry…