The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Menopause Society officially designated October 18th as World Menopause Day and the month of October Menopause month. If you are a woman over 50, you've dealt with it in some way or another. I spoke to Donna Klassen who is the founder of a website called LetsTalkMenopause.org. She, along with Christine Maginnis and … [Read more...]
Is Your Dentist Taking Advantage of Your Medicare Plan?
I’ve had seriously bad experiences with dentists in recent years and it’s become alarming. Growing up, I always thought the dentist was trustworthy. These days there are bad apples who are openly trying to suck out as much Medicare and Medicaid money as they can. If you live in a small town this may not be true, but I live in the urban Metropolis of Los Angeles. Playing … [Read more...]
Facts About Cataract Surgery That May Surprise You
I'm updating this post from 2018 because I had cataract surgery on both my eyes. It was no fun walking around or trying to drive with a fog sitting on your eyeballs. The most miraculous thing that happened is that my ophthalmologist fixed my very near-sighted vision to 20-20. I wore glasses from the time I was six years old and contacts since I was 14. I'm so excited to see … [Read more...]
The Dreaded Colonoscopy: An Over 50 Reality
The thought of having another colonoscopy put me in a state of anxiety. However, it’s hard to avoid if you’re over 50. I had one 17 years ago when I hit the half-century mark. All went well, and I was determined not to have another one. My health care provider mails me a fecal occult home test to take each year. They’re easy to do. I won’t go into detail, but once you … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Eat Right When You Are Undergoing Chemo
Chemotherapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. When faced with chemotherapy, many cancer patients turn to online research, but reading about the recommendations only goes so far. Oftentimes, talking with other patients or survivors regarding how to cope with the uncomfortable side effects of treatment can be more helpful. Cytotoxic drugs are designed to inhibit the … [Read more...]
