Posted on November 28, 2017 - This year, December 3–9 is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Wait, weren’t we supposed to get our shot in October? Yes, say experts, but it’s not too late, because flu season will probably peak during the holidays. Get your shot, and urge senior relatives to be immunized, as well. The more of us that get the shot, the less the flu can spread. To learn more, read “Top Five Reasons Seniors Should Get a Flu Shot.”
Posted on November 21, 2017 - We’re down to the home stretch for Thanksgiving! On the big day, you’ll probably be busy with socializing and a house full of guests. But to avoid a very unwanted guest – food poisoning – take a few simple precautions before, during and after the big meal. To find a cheat sheet, read “Last-Minute Tips for a Safe Thanksgiving Turkey.”
Posted on November 16, 2017 - It’s not just the money. Harvard Medical School experts say staying on the job longer offers emotional and physical health benefits.
Posted on November 14, 2017 - Many patients are confused about what to do if a PET scan shows they have brain changes that are associated with dementia, reports Forbes.
Posted on November 9, 2017 - When a senior has smoked for many years, does it do any good to give up the habit, or is the damage done? Experts tell us that even in our later years, quitting can improve our health in many ways. To find some great information to share with your older loved ones, see “Quit Smoking at Any Age.”