3 Ways Seniors Can Avoid Dangerous Allergy Medications This SpringA-A-A-Chooooo! It’s spring and pollen levels are climbing. We rely on antihistamines to reduce the discomfort of seasonal allergy symptoms. Itchy red eyes, nasal drip, sneezing, and poor sleep make life miserable for young and old alike.But some allergy medications are dangerous for adults over 60. […]
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Fitness for seniors and their dogs.Seniors benefit from dog companionship. But winter inactivity brings de-conditioning. Help seniors and their dogs get healthy with physical and mental exercise. “My goal in life is to be as good a person as my dog thinks I am.”Author Unknown Seniors and dogsDogs add so much to our lives: companionship, unconditional […]
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The Only Things Certain in this World…Taxes and Death. It makes sense then that Tax Day and National Health Care Decisions Day are back to back – 15th and 16th. We all know the importance of making health care decisions in advance of a serious illness or accident. But have you thought about what will […]
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The bottom line on colon cancer…Colon cancer kills 50,000 Americans per year – that’s 1 out of every 23 people. Which is stupid because colon cancer is very curable when detected early. Regular routine screenings reduce your risk of late-stage diagnosis. You know the old saying; an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. […]
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It’s February and romance is in the air. Not just for the young but also for the young at heart. It may come as a surprise to you, but older adults still have sex. Not everybody embraces the idea (pun intended). So, if you find a new partner while living in assisted living, be ready […]
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