Seniors

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 since we began this Covid

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 “low vision,” as any vision

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 about how their aging loved

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 role cholesterol plays, potential risk

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 with various hair dyes. But

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 meals. The wrapped presents remained

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 might include seeing something that

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, but it wasn’t so long

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 dangerous viruses going around at

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 gentle reminder that illnesses, diseases

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 aging loved ones who may

According to a survey from Boston Scientific of more than 500 people with chronic pain, 60% aren’t satisfied with their current treatment or therapies. Professional golfer Grant Waite can relate.

Despite all of the potential hazards around a house — from electrical issues to fire hazards to carbon monoxide — the National Home Security Alliance says that falls are 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 herbs and veggies

The opportunity to live independently is a goal for many people as they plan for retirement. While there’s much people can do to plan for financial independence in their golden

The average person will spend more than 50 years in the employment sector. As retirement draws closer, many professionals begin to daydream about giving up the commute and having more

Being able to care for oneself independently can be a source of pride. However, illness or age can affect people in ways that require them to seek assistance with medical

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 U.S. Census Bureau. However, living

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 herbs and veggies on their