According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, 100 million Americans live with chronic pain every day. In fact, chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined! Older adults tend to be affected by chronic pain more than younger adults. These conditions may include migraines, low back pain, arthritis pain, and cancer pain and more. That…
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), a lot of the sickness, disability and potentially death associated with chronic conditions can be avoided by taking preventative measures earlier in life. As we celebrate National Senior Citizens day on Sunday, August 21st, let’s look at how some of these conditions can be prevented. Below are 4 common chronic conditions for…
Most of us love being outside in the summer when the weather is warm and the sun is shining. The kids will be back to school soon, so you need to make the most of it while you can. But these are the dog days of summer, a time when the heat and humidity can be deadly, especially for seniors…
Since a Congressional Resolution was passed in 1994, the fourth Sunday of July has been designated as Parents’ Day. As we come upon a holiday that revolves around family, why not take the time to get together with your parents to see what they are doing and how they are doing. While you are with them, here are 5 things…
It’s summertime and you know what that means? Time outside enjoying the warm weather; shorts and flip-flops; bar-b-ques and cook outs! You know what it also means? Skin Damage! We are in the time of the year when UV exposure is the strongest in the United States, which means you are more easily at risk for skin damage. Skin damage…
As Cataract Awareness Month comes to a close, we want to talk a little bit about this serious eye disease. A cataract is a cloudy area in the lens of your eye that may affect your vision. A person with cataracts may experience fuzzy or cloudy vision, double vision, or extreme glare from headlights or the sun. In many cases,…
According to the latest CDC report on leading causes of death among males in the United States, the top two causes are heart disease and cancer. These two diseases make up almost a half of the deaths among males and are, by far, the biggest causes of death compared to any other diseases or accidents. The CDC noted that heart…
Most of us love being outside in the summer when the weather is warm and the sun is shining. With kids out of school, summer has unofficially begun. With the fun of the summer months also comes heat, which can be deadly, especially for seniors (as well as infants and pets). Below are 3 tips to help you keep your…
Since May is National Stroke Awareness Month, we want to share some facts and prevention tips about strokes: Did you know that strokes are the number 5 cause of death and the number 1 cause of disability in the United States? Did you know that a stroke is caused by blood flow being cut off from the brain? There are…
This Sunday is Mother’s Day, a day to recognize and thank our mothers for all the hard work they’ve done throughout the years to raise us right. Whether or not you see your mother often, you may go to see her on Mother’s Day. There might be flowers, candy or a meal out. You will talk and laugh, letting her…
