Each year since 1999, we’ve achieved an increasing drop in cancer-related deaths, a reassuring trend that’s positioned to carry on as scientists discover more and more about what causes cancer and consequently are in a position to identify new and better treatment options. Nonetheless, cancer continues to be one of the foremost causes of death […]
continue readingIt doesn’t matter if you’re trying to tune a guitar, study a new language, or just add puppy ears to a selfie, there is an app for that! And for older adults, aging in place technology can be an essential element in improving safety, comfort, and overall quality of life.
continue readingOn the subject of chronic illness, seniors are usually the experts, with up to 3 out of 4 older adults affected by multiple conditions that are ongoing, call for extensive treatment, and put limits on activities. With the never-ending barrage of bloodwork and other tests, physicians’ appointments and procedures, and medications, managing chronic illness often […]
continue readingEven though the ultimate goal is always to improve safety and health for the seniors they love, family caregivers, regrettably, often end up compromising their own health along the way. In fact, an astonishing 94% of those who provide care in the home, in a recently available study conducted by Ohio State University, documented musculoskeletal […]
continue readingOur facial expressions show so much to those around us, and when you are feeling an elevated quantity of stress, well-meaning friends and family members will surely detect it, possibly encouraging you to simply, “Cheer up, buttercup!” In reality, of course, it will require a whole lot more than a couple of words to turn […]
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