If you or a senior loved one has experienced hallucinations, you likely know how troubling they can be. A hallucination is a sensory experience of something that does not exist outside the mind, usually in the form of visual or…
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…
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…
Many seniors want to remain independent as long as possible, and some even continue to be contributing members of society by finding new work opportunities or volunteering within the community. However, it can be difficult for seniors to find sustainable…
September is Healthy Aging® Month and it’s a good time to discuss the things that contribute to healthy aging like diet, exercise, brain health and social activity. As the actor George Burns said, “You can't help getting older, but you…
When you think of immunizations you probably think of the role they play in protecting young children from disease. However, they also play an important role in protecting seniors from dangerous diseases like influenza, shingles and pneumonia. Even if a…
June is men’s health month. That makes it a good time to remind them of important health issues they need to address. Paying attention to issues specific to men’s health can lead to appropriate screening, early detection of any problems…
National Cancer Survivor’s Day is an annual event, observed the first Sunday in June. This day seeks to celebrate those who have beat cancer, inspire those who are fighting cancer, support families with loved ones who have been diagnosed, and…
Stroke is a silent killer. It strikes without warning and kills someone every four minutes in the United States. The statistics on stroke are sobering: Nearly 800,000 people in the United States have a stroke every year. Someone in the…