COVID-19: Defining “Older” and “Chronic Disease” Q: I keep hearing about how older adults and those with chronic diseases have a higher risk from COVID-19. What ... [Read More]
Top 6 Therapeutic Benefits of Art Kurt Vonnegut wrote, “To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul ... [Read More]
Top 10 Reasons to Foster a Pet During the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting everyone, but one type of organization you may not have thought about is animal shelters. ... [Read More]
A Beginner’s Guide to Herbs and Spices Do you have an entire drawer of spices – or a fresh bunch in your fridge – but no idea ... [Read More]
5 Reasons Why Binge Drinking May Be Dangerous for Seniors During the COVID-19 lockdown, most of us are imbibing more alcohol than usual (and perhaps even binge drinking) – whether ... [Read More]
What Is Telehealth? For patients who are homebound, telehealth may be the next best thing to an in-person doctor visit. Telehealth is a ... [Read More]
Chair Exercises for the Stay-at-Home Senior Exercise. Maybe this word invigorates you, conjuring up images of brisk walks through the countryside. Or maybe it fills you ... [Read More]
How to Manage Anxiety in a High-Anxiety Era This year has been a rough one so far. Right now, the COVID-19 pandemic has many people feeling intense anxiety, ... [Read More]
Top 6 Reasons to Get a Second Medical Opinion When confronted with a medical diagnosis, especially one you don’t want to hear, one of your first instincts may be ... [Read More]
Face Masks: A Sense of Purpose During COVID-19 Let me start by saying that I am not a seamstress. I’ve made curtains, pillows, and pads for my dogs’ ... [Read More]