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Advocate For Yourself: Being a Wise Health Consumer
Did you know February is National Wise Health Consumer Month? This national health observance was established by the American Institute for…
What to Expect When Your Physician Orders Cardiac Rehabilitation
February is National Heart Month, and National Cardiac Rehabilitation Week takes place between February 13 and 19, 2023 — a…
Facts You Should Know About Glaucoma
With March 5 to 11 being Glaucoma Awareness Week for 2023, it’s a perfect time to shed light on this…
The Effect of Sugar on Whole Body Health in Senior Adults
Sugar and aging are related in many ways, not the least of which is that both can prematurely reduce quality…
Can Folic Acid Help Seniors Maintain Healthy Brain Function?
With National Folic Acid Awareness Week coming up the first week of January, we thought it fitting to explore how…
Helping a Senior Loved One Look Forward to the New Year
The new year can seem like a daunting prospect to seniors, especially those who live by themselves and may be…
How to Recognize When You Need Help
Being a family caregiver is not an easy job. It’s often thankless and payless, and can really take a toll…
Preparing For the Final Celebration
When someone you love is in end-of-life care, it’s inevitable that you would start thinking about how you will prepare…
Epilepsy in the Elderly Population
With November being National Epilepsy Awareness Month (NEAM), we thought we would take some time to discuss epilepsy in the…
When to Start Thinking About Long Term Care
November is National Long-Term Care Awareness Month, which got us thinking about timing. When is it time to start talking…
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease in a Family Setting
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about this progressive memory disease and show support for the…
Drug Therapy Can be Confusing For Older Adults
Those facing hospice in San Mateo and elsewhere are likely taking a lot of medications for relief of their symptoms,…