Health & Wellness
5 Compassionate Questions to Ask a Seriously Ill Family Member
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- Written by Doug Wenners Doug Wenners
Any person who is seriously ill is likely to have had a conversation with their family and/or attorney about advance healthcare directives such as wills, powers of attorney, trusts, etc. These conversations, while important, are the usual and expected way we engage with ill family members.
Brain Freeze: The Ice Cream Headache
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
It’s summer. Have you had your brain freeze yet?
Cataract Surgery Linked with Lessened Dementia Risk
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Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia.
‘A Community in Itself’: The Lancaster Senior Games Returns
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- Written by Megan Joyce Megan Joyce
They hadn’t all been together since 2019.
The Heimlich Maneuver Saves Lives
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
If you see someone clutching their throat, coughing, gagging, or wheezing, would you know what to do?
Managing Complications of Lupus
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Many people may recognize the term “lupus” and think of it as an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and swelling, but you may not be aware lupus affects an estimated 1.5 million Americans and can affect many parts of the body.
17 Million U.S. Seniors with Hearing Loss Don’t Use Hearing Aids
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- Written by 50plus LIFE 50plus LIFE
Millions of American adults could benefit from using hearing aids. Yet, fewer than 1 in 3 adults over 60 with hearing loss uses them.
Debunking Common Misconceptions about Gout
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When many people think of gout, they often picture swelling and pain in the big toe.
Savvy Senior: How to Recognize a Mini-Stroke
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
How can a person know if they’ve had a minor stroke? My mother had a spell a few weeks ago where she suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble walking and speaking, but it went away, and she seems fine now.
– Concerned Son