Older adults in America are living longer lives and will outnumber people under the age of 18 by nearly 500,000 by 2034, according to the
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer My two-year-old grandson and his dad planted a garden this summer. His dad built wooden boxes to house the
No two individuals are the same, but many men and women encounter similar changes as they approach their golden years. As adults get closer to
You likely hear the same word of advice every fall: review your Medicare Part D plan. While you may be tempted to stick with what
When a brand new car is driven off a dealership lot, its plastic headlight lenses are clear and pristine. Over time, due to contaminants in
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer This week I was fumbling through a desk drawer I hadn’t opened in years, looking for I don’t remember
Hundreds of millions of people across the globe rely on medications for their survival. In fact, the percentage of people using prescription medications may surprise
The saying “you don’t know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone” is never more true than in regard to hearing. It’s easy to take hearing
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer It has been said that the only cure for grief is to grieve. The dilemma is how to do
Billions of people across the globe take medications each day. Certain medications can help people with potentially debilitating or even deadly conditions live normal lives,
After a heart attack or stroke, as many as 1 in 4 survivors will have another one. However, lifestyle changes and working closely with your
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in the winter of 2019-20 required people of all ages and backgrounds to make changes in their daily
Connection and a sense of community can be critical to well-being as people continue to distance and isolate. It can be challenging, especially for older
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer W ho hasn’t heard the joke about COVID-19 — not referring to the name of the virus but the
It is customary for people to take inventory of their lives as they grow older, wondering about their impact on the world and the people
Restrictions implemented to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 have saved untold numbers of lives. The world has adjusted to such restrictions, and
Q: Dr. Helm, would you explain the difference between traditional cataract surgery and laser cataract surgery? Dr. Helm: Traditional cataract surgery involves the use of blades to
By Mary Petersen Signal Staff Writer Now that restrictions are easing nationwide, Americans are facing decisions about how they will re-enter public spaces and to
Getting proper nutrition can be challenging for everyone, but especially as we age for a variety of reasons, including changing tastes, physical or dental conditions,
With hospitals around the country reporting a recent drop in the number of stroke cases arriving in their emergency rooms, some health experts suspect that
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