Seniors

By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer Like so many of our friends, my husband and I have received vaccinations (both of them) and are starting

Cancer can affect any part of the body. As a result, it pays to be attentive to changes in the body that could alert to

Maintaining your quality of life can become more challenging as you age. In addition to routine living expenses, your medical bills may begin to pile

Researchers still have much to learn about Parkinson’s disease. As researchers continue to work hard in the fight against this disease, the lessons they learn

By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer My husband and I are celebrating our 38th wedding anniversary this month. It’s been 40 years since our first

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, many older adults are following the advice of public health experts and remaining at home to limit risk of exposure.

At age 57, journalist, songwriter and Maryland resident Alice was getting ready for her wedding and writing her first musical when she contracted shingles. “I

One of the perks of getting older is having more time to devote to recreation and traveling.  According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are

By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer I received my second Covid vaccine a week ago. It’s hard to imagine that a full year has passed

Visual impairment affects people of all ages and all walks of life. The American Foundation for the Blind defines visual impairment, often referred to as

Decisions surrounding assisted living facilities are not always easy. Men and women may be reluctant to leave their homes while family members may be worried

High cholesterol is one of the major controllable risk factors for coronary heart disease, heart attack and stroke, but typically shows no symptoms. Understanding the

For some people, gray hair comes with age. And, men and women have spent much time, money and energy covering their gray heads of hair

By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer Like so many other people, I didn’t see my family this Christmas. My daughters each cooked their own Christmas

Approximately 2.4 million people or 30% of people living with dementia in the U.S. may experience hallucinations and delusions associated with dementia-related psychosis. These symptoms

Children, adolescents and young adults likely cannot imagine a life without modern technology. Technology may have pervaded every part of life in the 21st century,

Getting vaccinated for the flu is more important than ever. This is no ordinary flu season; it’s a flu season amid a pandemic. With two

By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer I stayed a few days with my friend Joan who had a hip replacement last month. It was a

The holidays are a time of coming together. While it might look different in 2020, it is even more critical this year to check on