Tips For A SafeThanksgiving Holiday
6 Tips For a COVID-Safe Thanksgiving As Thanksgiving Day approaches, this is normally a time of year when people start planning family get-togethers and lavish spreads of traditional Thanksgiving foods, such as turkey, ham, dressing, and pumpkin pie. In 2020, however, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced people to alter their plans to protect everybody’s health […]
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Lung Health Awareness Month
How Aging Affects Your Lungs and Breathing With October being National Lung Health Month, it’s good to discuss the importance of healthy lungs and optimal breathing for senior patients. One of the most common lung issues for elderly patients is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, which is a progressive disease that gets worse as […]
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Early Diagnosis – The Key To Successfully Treating Prostate Cancer
Despite occurring almost exclusively in men over the age of 50, prostate cancer is the second most common form of the disease in the U.S. In fact, research shows that more than 70 percent of all men over 80 have at least some cancer cells in their prostate. Fortunately, the long-term prognosis for men diagnosed […]
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Managing Anxiety and Stress as We Age
The traditional view most people have when they think about retirement is that it sounds like a permanent vacation. For most adults, that seems like a far-off promise of a life free of troubles and worries. No more deadlines at work. The kids are all grown up and off on their own. Maybe the house […]
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Seniors and Driving: What You Need To Know
While a car is basically a tool that gets you from place to place, for most people it’s also a symbol of independence and freedom. Most people probably remember how excited they were when they got their first driver’s license as a teenager because it meant they no longer had to ask their parents for […]
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Protecting Yourself from Falls as You Age
One of the biggest health concerns among seniors is the injuries that can result from falling. In fact, falls are the most common cause of injuries among the aging, resulting in fractures – especially hip fractures – cuts, and serious head and brain injuries. An accidental fall can be especially dangerous for someone who may […]
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Maintaining a Healthy Heart as You Age
Lesley Allen, MSN, APRN-C
February 12, 2020
Posted in: Diet and Healthy Eating for Seniors, General Health
As you get older, there are some changes you can expect in your cardiovascular system overall, and specifically in your heart. It’s simply a normal part of aging for most people. In fact, it is estimated that more than 85 million adults in the U.S. have some form of cardiovascular disease, and of those cases, […]
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Make 2020 a Healthy, New Start with These New Year’s Resolutions
Lisa Pattanayak, M.D.
January 13, 2020
Posted in: General Health, Living Younger, Mental Health for Seniors
As we head into the New Year – not to mention a new decade – it’s time once again to consider which New Year’s resolutions will do the most to improve and maintain our quality of life. By making New Year’s resolutions, we set goals and provide purpose to our lives. While this is important […]
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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease with An Eye Test
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently about 5.8 million people with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States, making it the sixth leading cause of death. It’s the most common form of dementia with up to 80 percent of all diagnosed cases. People who have Alzheimer’s disease typically have problems with memory and thinking, […]
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Though Rare Among Seniors, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Can Be Devastating
It is estimated that, throughout the world, spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) affects as many as one out of every 8,000 to 10,000 people. For the most part, this devastating disease affects babies and toddlers. However, the variation commonly known as Type 4 SMA or proximal spinal atrophy, though extremely rare, can strike at any time […]
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