Seniors

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

New parents may not be able to visualize that one day their largest expenditures won’t be centralized around providing necessities for their children. Adults go

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