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 retirement, their eyeglass prescriptions may
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 you have, it’s important to
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 the environment and oxidation from
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 what. In these last months
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 people who work outside the
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 for granted, but even momentary
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 that under the current circumstances.
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, while others can help people
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 doctor to manage your health
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 lives. Elderly men and women
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 adults, but there are ways
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 number of pounds gained during
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 closest to them. A legacy
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 many parts of the world
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 make incisions to access the
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 what degree they will engage
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, and lack of access to
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 fear of COVID-19 may be
By Mary Petersen, Signal Staff Writer As March blurred into April and now April into May, we’ve grown accustomed to losing track of days and feeling a little disoriented. We’ve
You may not want to consider a time when you might not be able to fully take care of yourself, but the reality is there is almost a 70% chance