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By the time we reach a certain age, most of us are getting regular blood work done. It may be in response to a specific complaint, or it may be part of an annual physical exam. Usually we don’t ask too many questions and just assume it’s necessary. According to Dr….

If you receive Medicare, or help a loved one who does, you know there are choices to consider each year when Fall Open Enrollment season begins. Starting October 15, Medicare recipients can determine whether they want traditional Medicare, or a Medicare Advantage Plan, as well as what type of prescription…

You need only check out the latest news or listen to the latest weather report to know it’s been a season of emergencies. From hurricanes to floods to fires, all over the country people have faced dire circumstances that put their lives and property at significant risk. For seniors, who…

Many of us have had the conversation, for ourselves or our loved ones: is there a time when driving should stop and the car keys be handed over, for the safety and well being of the driver and others on the road? Well, in certain households, a similar conversation needs…

It seems we’re all bombarded these days with what amounts to noise pollution: whether excess noise on the street, screeching pop-ups on our computers or other unwanted sounds that constantly annoy us. But many of us suffer from something more specific: something called Tinnitus, which is a sound in our…

Speaking of walking, before many of us can contemplate a brisk walk, we need to first address the various problems we have with our feet. Whether it’s dry skin, painful toes or weak ankles, getting older almost inevitably means dealing with foot discomfort. And it’s not your imagination-it’s the thousands…