Health & Wellness Archives - Page 3 of 40

March 23, 20240

Simple Home Changes Offer Improvements for Safety and Independence

In 2008, the AARP did a survey on healthy homes. The results were somewhat disheartening: One-third of all seniors interviewed reported having limit

March 20, 20240

As announced in our last article, we are devoting the entire 2024 year to helping readers build a Personal Resilience Plan. Physical activity crea

March 15, 20240

In essence, hope is the unwavering belief that, regardless of the current circumstances, a positive and fulfilling future is within reach. It is

March 11, 20240

With more and more older Americans driving well into their 70s, 80s and beyond, there are a variety of things they can do to help maintain and ev

March 11, 20240

Elevated cholesterol levels are a major risk factor for heart disease. Over time, high cholesterol can cause a dangerous buildup of plaque in the

February 2, 20240

Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., yet many patients and their families don’t realize that one in 10 colon cancer

January 29, 20240

We kick off the New Year with a bold initiative and encourage every one of our readers to participate in the process. Throughout 2024, we will fo

January 15, 20240

In less enlightened times, they were once called Dowager Homes. Later, the notion of Granny Flats came into prominence. More recently, Secondary S

January 5, 20240

Despite the talk of so-called "death panels" and "death to grandma," numerous experts in hospice and palliative care maintain that this has actually

December 8, 20230

Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be exhausting. But help a