It’s always a good time to talk about protecting your skin from the harmful rays of the sun. I spoke to Shelley Baker, a woman in her 50s who lives in Oklahoma. She discovered several years ago that she had basal cell carcinoma, a dangerous form of skin cancer, and talked to me about her experience. She noticed what seemed to be an itchy rash forming on her arms, legs, … [Read more...]
Baby Boomers are Using Tech To Revolutionize Aging
The 76 million American Baby Boomers born between 1946 and 1964 have had a huge influence on the nation’s politics, arts, business industry, and lifestyles over the last few decades. And while many are beginning to make plans for their retirement, that doesn’t mean they are about to lose any of their influence. In fact, Boomers are the inspiration for many of … [Read more...]
Living With MS: An Artist’s Inspiring Story
Judy Rogers is an artist who lives in Texas. At the age of 52, she found out she had Multiple Sclerosis, (MS) a disease of the nervous system. The immune system accidentally attacks the myelin, (protective sheath) over the nerve cells in the brain or spine. For many people, it can be extremely debilitating, but Judy has managed the disease and has been thriving for the last 16 … [Read more...]
Is Your Hearing Loss Making it Hard to Deal with Daily Life?
When we were young watching cartoons, there was a character with a funnel in his ear who couldn’t hear. He always said, “Eh! Whatcha say? It was funny then, but not as funny now as we get older and begin to experience hearing loss. I interviewed Danyell Schendel who lost all hearing in her right ear after a bout with meningitis as a toddler. Danyell was a participant in a … [Read more...]
Trends in Preventative Healthcare for Baby Boomer Women
Making yourself a priority can seem challenging in the hectic world of work, errands, bills, and the general responsibilities we encounter day to day. As life keeps you busy, you might find yourself only checking into a doctor’s office when something is wrong. This can be a dangerous habit to get into — especially as you get older. Taking the time to utilize the preventative … [Read more...]
