

Plan to age in place? 5 tips to help make your home safer
According to the AARP, the number of households headed by people 65 and older will grow to 48 million in the next twenty years, and
According to the AARP, the number of households headed by people 65 and older will grow to 48 million in the next twenty years, and
More than half of Americans take an over-thecounter vitamin or dietary supplement, but many may not realize that the quality of these products can vary
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer It’s Spring! When nature revives after the cold winter months. Trees blossom, daffodils shoot up to surprise us and
The benefits of maintaining good credit include looking more reliable in the eyes of prospective employers and securing lower mortgage interest rates when buying a
Retirement may be seen as a time to slow down and enjoy some well-earned rest and relaxation, but today’s seniors clearly did not get the
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer My friend’s husband is in the hospital. He has had various tests, procedures and biopsies for the last few
The great outdoors beckons people of all ages. Fresh air can be hard to resist and the benefits of spending time outdoors are so numerous
According to the American Heart Association, one in four heart attack or ischemic (clot-related) stroke survivors will have a second heart attack or clot-related stroke.1
Dieting is a way of life for many people. The Boston Medical Center says an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year,
“Let food be thy medicine” is a quote attributed to Hippocrates, the ancient scholar considered to be the father of modern medicine. The saying relates
By Mary Petersen My husband’s Aunt Elaine is turning 95 this month. Forty-nine years ago when he moved to California, he stayed with Aunt Elaine’s
A fall can result in unwanted outcomes, including injury, loss of independence, and a decreased ability to do the things that are most important to
Adults aged 65 years and older are now getting back to doing the things they love, whether that includes spending time with family, traveling or
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, nearly 5.8 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to 14
Humans’ desire to live independently begins in adolescence and continues into older adulthood. Though many seniors can handle the tasks of daily life on their
Medications are utilized in various ways. Some people take medication to treat issues like headaches or the common cold, while medicine also may be used
While most of us associate playtime with childhood, adults are increasingly acknowledging the importance of play and leisure time for themselves. A new survey commissioned
(Family Features) Taking care of your health, especially over age 65, requires an understanding of your personal needs. Proper medical care isn’t one-size-fits-all, so finding
Cataracts are a clouding of the lens of the eye that can cause blurry vision and increase glare from lights. The Mayo Clinic indicates that
Adults confront various age-related side effects as they transition from middle age to their golden years. Skin may begin to wrinkle and hair may turn
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