It has almost been a year since widespread steps were taken to stop the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus virus. One of the most amazing things ideas that were floated was about the general cleanliness and hygiene...

For many people in the Western world, the COVID-19 pandemic seemingly grew overnight, sickening millions and causing the once-vital United States economy to grind to an abrupt halt. As cases seemed to subside for a brief period...

When your doctor prescribes pain medication, you likely take it without a second thought. They are a doctor, after all, and you trust their judgment. Whether it’s arthritis pain, back pain, bone deterioration, after-surgery pain management, or...

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, one would not have given a second thought to the process of filling a prescription.  All that it required was to notify the drugstore of your request, allow them the time to prepare...

When looking into purchasing medical equipment online, there are several elements to consider such as the reputation of the company as well as the availability of products. However, with some careful planning, you can begin to find...

I’m not if you have asked yourself the same question in the last couple of weeks, but here it goes. With all this talk about the need to wash our hands, have people not been washing their...

Right now there are numerous articles about how to make the most of your time during a global crisis. There are lists of activities you can participate in online for your wellbeing. There are zoom meetings and...

The COVID-19 Pandemic has taken many of us by surprise, and it can be overwhelming to learn about its dangers. However, it’s important to remember that you are not alone, and there are many ways to help...

As women’s bodies change with age, so do our nutritional needs. While the right nutrients from natural sources (food, water, sunlight) are generally best, those sources may not always be enough. To be truly as healthy as...

No matter if your retirement is right around the corner or set to begin in a couple of years, your house will be a valuable part of the rest of your life. Some retirees will already have paid...

According to MedicareAdvantage.com, senior isolation is poised to become one of the most serious health issues faced by older Americans. Some 18 percent of adults age 65 and older in the United States live alone, and 43...

No matter if you are a Grey’s Anatomy fan or a citizen of a community, there comes the point in your life where you get impressed by the healthcare profession. Every person on earth needs healthcare to...

“Life doesn’t come with a manual, it comes with a mother.” A mother is someone that has holds many of our worlds together. Many of you women over 50 are blessed to be mothers yourselves and so...

As a nurse and the founder of Comfort Keepers, the leading provider of in-home care for seniors, I think helping people is just in my DNA but that always came with one exception. I wasn’t always great...

The world has been in lockdown for most of the year due to COVID-19. To reduce the large scale contraction of the virus, and to give our healthcare systems the opportunity to manage the patients we have...

Globally most should know by now that the COVID-19 virus has a higher chance of negatively affecting older adults—defined by the CDC as those 65 and older. Regardless of where you reside now (April 2020) in the...