Flu Shots: Facts and Fictions
posted 6 days ago | 6 comments
Myths and misconceptions keep millions of people from getting flu shots. Here are the facts and fictions on flu shots, and why you should get one.
The Facts
Each year 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu (influenza), more than 200...
The Facts
Each year 5 to 20 percent of the U.S. population gets the flu (influenza), more than 200...
Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on...
posted 13 days ago | 4 comments
You would think that Social Security and Medicare, the government’s huge entitlement programs that affect the pocketbooks of nearly every single voting American – either in taxes paid or benefits received – would get significant attention on the c...
Stretch For Your Health
posted 20 days ago | 4 comments
Of all possible exercises, stretching tends to be the most overlooked and neglected among seniors, yet nothing is more vital to keeping an aging body limber and injury free.
Good Stretch
As we grow older, common day-to-day activities like reachi...
Good Stretch
As we grow older, common day-to-day activities like reachi...
How to Search for Lost or Forgotten Money
posted 26 days ago | 0 comments
Each year billions of dollars belonging to millions of Americans goes unclaimed when banks, companies and government agencies lose track of the rightful owner.
This typically happens because of a change of address (the owner moved), a name chang...
This typically happens because of a change of address (the owner moved), a name chang...
How to Organize and Remember Your Medications
posted about 1 month ago | 2 comments
Anybody who juggles multiple medications can relate to the problem of forgetting to take a medication, or not remembering whether they already took it. Here are some solutions that can help.
Medication Helpers
Getting organized and being reminded...
Medication Helpers
Getting organized and being reminded...
Free Health Screenings
posted about 1 month ago | 0 comments
Outside of eating a healthy diet, regular exercise and not smoking, health screenings are the best way to stay healthy as you age. But for the 47 million Americans living without health insurance, and millions more who are underinsured, health scr...
Support Services Help Patients Living with Cancer
posted about 1 month ago | 0 comments
Most people, when they think of cancer support and treatment, think of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. But there’s a lot more to fighting cancer than destroying cancer cells.
Help is Available
As the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. gr...
Help is Available
As the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. gr...
Support Services Help Seniors Living with Cancer
posted about 1 month ago | 0 comments
Most people, when they think of cancer support and treatment, think of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. But there’s a lot more to fighting cancer than destroying cancer cells.
Help is Available
As the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. gr...
Help is Available
As the number of cancer survivors in the U.S. gr...
Smart Auto Features for Older Drivers
posted about 1 month ago | 0 comments
Even healthy seniors face some degree of physical challenge (reduced vision, mobility, strength, range of motion and reaction time) that can make driving more difficult. Finding a vehicle with features that meets those challenges can make a big di...
Seniors Need Vaccinations Too!
posted 2 months ago | 5 comments
Most people think that vaccinations are just for kids, but adults, especially seniors, need their shots too.
Roll Up Your Sleeve
Outside of eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking and routine health screenings, the best way to preve...
Roll Up Your Sleeve
Outside of eating a healthy diet, regular exercise, not smoking and routine health screenings, the best way to preve...
