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“What? What did you say? I can’t hear you.” For some people, especially older adults, those are familiar refrains. Hearing loss can be frustrating – both for people who have difficulty hearing and for their family, friends and co-workers. But there’s no reason to suffer in silence. With advances in technology, even today’s basic digital … Read more
Influenza (flu) • All adults, regardless of age, should receive the vaccine. • It’s given once a year because the virus changes itself. • Seniors are most vulnerable. • The flu can lead to hospitalization and even death. • Studies show the vaccination can reduce the risk of illness by 40% to 60%. Pneumococcal vaccine … Read more
My mother’s parents were the epitome of genteel, God-fearing country folk who eventually sold their farm “down under the hill” and retired to a charming little white bungalow just a quick walk down our country road. They were always available, kind and supportive and, most importantly, interested in whatever I wanted to share with them. … Read more
If there is one lesson the past year has taught us, it is that time with our loved ones is incredibly valuable. For many people, the holidays give us the opportunity to appreciate our family and friends which is what makes every single holiday so incredible. Take a minute to enjoy this familiar feeling of … Read more
According to the Talmud, whoever saves one life saves the world entire. If so, Keegan Johnson has saved the world at least three times over. Keegan was only 17 when he made the choice to become an organ donor. He paid the donation and checked the box on his driver’s license, having no idea he’d … Read more
In the past, getting your heart rate checked for arrhythmia or irregular heartbeat required a trip to the doctor’s office and spending time hooked up to an EKG machine. But thanks to advances in medicine, not all heart rate irregularities need to be examined this way –instead, doctors can recommend a wearable heart monitor so … Read more