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Category: Aging

Jun 23, 2025

FLYING COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH!

Despite recent challenges for air travel due to increased volume, severe weather and a nationwide shortage of air traffic controllers, Americans report high levels of enthusiasm for air travel this summer, including travel abroad.   Confession; I recently was on a long trip that required sitting on an airplane for more than six hours…and I […]

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Jun 16, 2025

OVER 50?

Be Alert of These Health Issues – Prevention is the Cure! I wish I could tell you that after turning 50, there are health issues associated with age I plan to be mindful of and address proactively. Unfortunately, that ship has sailed for me well more than a decade ago. So, I share this medical […]

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Mar 28, 2025

NEW RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES CERTAIN TYPES OF EXERICSE MAY HAVE ANTI-AGING PROPERTIES

Recently, a reader shared with me their concern about the aging process. They were not happy with the changes in their body, despite exercising regularly. New research suggests that there may be some forms of exercise that are better than others to counteract the aging process. With the accumulation of more and more birthdays, I […]

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Feb 20, 2025

Top 10 Ways To Protect Your Joints This Winter!

NEPA has experienced more than its share of bitter cold temperatures this winter. And, as much as I enjoy skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing, I have noticed a few achy joints when the mercury plummets! Osteoarthritis, the most common type of arthritis, is often considered to be a normal part of aging. Usually by the […]

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Dec 30, 2024

Holiday Health Tips for Seniors

According to American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), those 50 years old and older are seniors! By this definition, as hard as it is to admit, I am well into senior status and as one, I offer holiday health tips for seniors. Overindulgence during the holidays causes many seniors to make New Year's resolutions related […]

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Dec 4, 2024

DON’T LET SNOW SHOVELING BE A PAIN IN THE BACK!

While I normally do not address the topic of shoveling snow until January, considering recent weather events, I thought it might be valuable to present it sooner. Much has been written about the dangers of snow shoveling for your heart. However, while not fatal, low back pain is the most common injury sustained while shoveling […]

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Nov 22, 2024

“Hospice Programs for the Community”

Part II of II November is National Hospice Month! During this time, we celebrate the tireless work of the hospice professionals who assist patients and their families during the weeks and months that they journey with a serious or terminal illness. However, in addition to the service of providing pain and symptom management, assisting with […]

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Nov 15, 2024

“Hospice Care--- Place the Focus on Life and Living”

Part I of II November is National Hospice Month! Each November, the community of hospice and palliative care professionals celebrates National Hospice Month. Although, at first glance, spotlighting the concept of death and dying may seem a bit gloomy. It’s actually the concept of quality of life and the focus on living that is truly […]

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Oct 26, 2024

TIPS TO KEEP YOUR BRAIN SHARP WITH AGE

Age-related changes to your body are normal and expected. For example, loss of muscle tone, stiffness in joints, and loss of balance. With effort, some of these changes can be retarded and managed with stretching, strengthening and balance exercises. The brain is no different…it can slow down and lead to memory lapses. However, for most […]

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Aug 22, 2024

Exercise Tips for Those with Osteoarthritis

Patients often tell me that they would like to exercise but hesitate due to their knee or hip pain. They want to know what type of exercise is best for those suffering from osteoarthritis (OA). Osteoarthritis is also known as degenerative arthritis. It is the most common form of arthritis in the knee. It is […]

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