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October is breast cancer awareness month and a reminder that all women need to be well aware of the breast cancer screening guidelines for their age. Recommendations for mammogram frequency change according to the age of the woman and there…

National health awareness weeks are declared in order to attract attention to various health issues. There is National Immunization week, GERD awareness week and malnutrition awareness week. One of the most important is Mental Illness Awareness Week in October. The…

Caregiving for a senior with cancer comes with many challenges. Seniors with cancer often experience longer recoveries. Here’s what caregivers need to know to help. It’s estimated that 39% of people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Many…

Discussing important issues with an aging parent can be difficult, however, it’s important to plan for the future. Waiting until a crisis happens to talk about things like health and living arrangements can cause an enormous amount of stress and…

Many seniors eventually elect to downsize to a smaller home. With kids grown and living in their own homes, seniors may find that they simply don't need (or want) all the extra space, and that the money they gain from…

September is National Cholesterol Education Month and that makes it a good time to remind everyone of the importance of healthy cholesterol levels and the lifestyle habits that contribute to them. High cholesterol levels build over time. That means that…