I will never forget my uncle John, who has reached the robust age of 95 years. Even though I don’t know if he could have lived longer, I can’t keep wondering if he could have lived better in his later years. My uncle was growing up...

Petar Jangelovski | Dec 4, 2019

In home-based care programs, members live for years in their own homes and undergo regular physical examinations. Carole Ann Basso had cared for years about her sick parents and disabled husband. At one point in time, all three were receiving hospice care in...

Sholem Berkowitz | Dec 2, 2019

According to a new study, many working-age Americans find it difficult to afford medicines for the heart, that protect them from heart disease, heart attack and stroke. Researchers find that about one in eight adults who suffer from...

Darko Siracevski | Nov 29, 2019

Caring for your elderly loved one takes time and love. As your loved one ages his or her brain functions lessen. There are a few things you can do for him or her that will enhance your loved one’s mental health. Three main things you...

Dr. Kathy Johnson | Nov 27, 2019

You probably have difficulties in understanding the difference between retirement residences and long term care homes. Many people use the terms "retirement residence" and "long-term care home" - also referred to as "nursing home.’’ However, they are very different and it is important to understand...

Petar Jangelovski | Nov 25, 2019

What are thyroid function tests? Thyroid function tests are a series of blood tests that measure how well your thyroid works. Available tests include TSH, T4, T3, T3RU.The thyroid gland is a small gland located in the lower front part...

Darko Siracevski | Nov 23, 2019

Hearing loss is incredibly common, affecting up to one-third of Americans between the ages of 65 and 75 and up to 50 percent of Americans over 75. This can lead to a variety of...

Petar Jangelovski | Nov 21, 2019

These bright amounts of pink-orange salt are thought to lift cleansing ions into the air and alleviate asthma symptoms, but researchers aren’t quite convinced yet. Himalayan salt lamps - pieces of pink-orange Himalayan rock salt that have been hollowed out to make room for a light...

Petar Jangelovski | Nov 19, 2019

If something is used uninterruptedly for a lifetime, it dulls. Our senses are no exception. In particular, three senses that fade with age are our ability to taste, hear and see. It is important that we consciously strive to monitor these senses and take appropriate measures to maintain...

Sholem Berkowitz | Nov 13, 2019

As we age it is common to increase the number of medications we take. Deterioration or new illnesses may require additional prescriptions, and soon seniors start taking a handful of pills in the mornings and evenings. According to the

Petar Jangelovski | Nov 11, 2019

If parents no longer have the personal beliefs of vaccinations for children, they may be able to avoid this by asking for religious exemptions for their children, according to a new study. The researchers found that the number of kindergartens with religious exemptions from vaccination after...

Petar Jangelovski | Nov 7, 2019

What is progesterone? Progesterone is a female sex hormone. It is mainly produced in the ovaries after ovulation every month. It is crucial for maintaining pregnancy and the menstrual cycle. Progesterone helps to regulate your cycle. However, its main task is to prepare your...

Sholem Berkowitz | Nov 6, 2019