High cholesterol is a huge risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular problems. Cholesterol levels also tend to naturally increase with age. Some warning symptoms of high cholesterol include nausea, chest pain, extreme fatigue, and numbness or coldness. If you have high cholesterol or want to minimize the impacts of naturally increasing cholesterol…
To many people, pets are like family, and you want to bring them along with you wherever you go. Pets are also great companions for older adults because they are a source of comfort, reduce stress, increase social interaction, and because their goofy antics make you laugh. Unfortunately, not all places are pet-friendly and your…
Does your retirement age or older mom, dad, grandma, grandpa, etc. still drive? More importantly, do they still drive well? Maybe they never drove all that well to begin with! Regardless, there does come a time in the life of almost everyone when driving isn’t such a great idea anymore. It’s hard to address this…
If there’s one thing that is predictable about cold and flu season – it’s the utter unpredictability. In some years, compared to past years, it peaks later but starts earlier. Around early October is when flu season usually begins. About midwinter, it peaks. Come March, it pretty much wraps up. Is there a way to…
Do you have an aging loved one who is attempting to manage their diabetes? It isn’t always easy. Even young adults can have difficulty managing their diabetes. For retirees, it can become even more challenging as they age. In some areas of the US, approximately 18% of 65-year-olds and above have diabetes. A vibrant lifestyle…