World Stroke Day is celebrated each year on October 29. Did you know that someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, which means almost 800,000 strokes occur each year? Here is what you need to know to prevent a stroke before it happens because it can be devastating. Age is not always a factor A friend had a stroke several years ago and it took her years to … [Read more...]
Tips for Seniors to Avoid Getting Bronchitis
I used to get Bronchitis all the time and it was awful. That meant struggling to breathe and having to take antibiotics. After my last bout, I was lucky for several years until one summer when my throat started to feel scratchy. Usually, when the weather is warm, colds and flu aren't very active so I was hoping it would go away. Unfortunately, it transformed into the … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Get Tested for Hepatitis C If You Are Over 50
May 19th is National Hepatitis Testing Day and I want to make you aware of how important it is for anyone over 50 to get tested as soon as possible. This is near and dear to my heart. My youngest brother passed away because of complications of Hepatitis C. He was 1 week short of his 50th birthday. Hepatitis C sadly has a stigma attached to it. People associate it … [Read more...]
How to Manage Taking Your Medication Safely
World Health Day in April is about taking care of YOU. One way you can do this is to make sure you take your medication in a way that is safe and effective. Many of us over 50 are being prescribed medications for ailments that are common as we age. We’re also being bombarded with ads, paid for by drug companies, on television targeted to the Baby Boomer demographic. … [Read more...]
12 Tips to Avoid Fainting in Public
Have you ever passed out in public? It happened to me several years ago and it totally freaked me out. Of course, I was terrified that something was seriously wrong with me and wanted to avoid fainting in the future. My doctors ran tons of tests, including MRI, EEG, Holter Monitor, EKG, etc., but they were all negative. Finally, they came to the conclusion that I was … [Read more...]
