Brain Health, Healthy Aging, Planning Ahead
Rehabilitation After a Stroke
If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you are in the company of almost 800,000 other Americans…
Brain Health, Healthy Aging, Planning Ahead
Recovering from a Stroke
May is American Stroke Awareness Month If you or a loved one has suffered a stroke, you are in the…
Foot Care for Seniors
What Makes Feet Hurt? Most of us start life with trouble-free feet. What goes wrong? Of hundreds of known foot…
What Seniors Should Know About Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Many eye diseases are treatable if diagnosed early enough. But often, the damage from eye disease happens slowly, so a…
The Amazing Health Benefits of Pets
Anyone who has owned a pet knows the joy an animal can bring to one’s life. You often hear enthusiasts…
Living at Home With Heart Disease
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States—but according to the National Institutes of Health, heart disease is also one of the most preventable conditions. Most people with heart disease prefer to remain in the comfort of their own home rather than move to a nursing home or other care community. Get info on in-home care through Assisting Hands Home Care.
Is Winter Really Heart Attack Season?
We often hear of a person being rushed to the hospital with a heart attack after shoveling snow. Is snow…
Healthy Aging, Legal & Financial, Planning Ahead
Helping Aging Parents Who Want to Remain at Home
As a recent Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report predicted a doubling of nursing home and other long-term care costs, the…
Healthy Aging, News, Volunteering
Prepping Your Produce for Safe Eating
This is the time of year when lovely fresh produce is in abundance. But be sure to take precautions before…
Healthy Aging, News, Volunteering
Foodbourne Illness in Produce Can Be Spread by Utensils
How is your garden going this year? This is the time of year when lovely fresh produce is in abundance….
August 24-30 spotlights vaccines for adults; what immunizations do seniors need?
August is National Immunization Awareness Month During August’s National Immunization Awareness Month, experts remind Americans that vaccines save lives and…