Florida’s pristine beaches and warm waters are a paradise for tourists and locals alike. However, beneath the surface, right now, there is something that you should be worried about. It’s called Vibrio vulnificus and if you haven’t already seen it in the news, it’s a “flesh-eating” bacterium that has been causing concern among health officials […]
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Aug
Aug
There are at least 27,487 people across the state of Florida that are homeless and this is a problem. Rates of homelessness are becoming more of a challenge across the U.S. and not just in Florida alone. However, a lot of these people who are currently without a home are over the age of 55 and this […]
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Aug
Aug
When you hear hydrotherapy, you might immediately think about a modern-day spa. Hydrotherapy is actually an ancient practice known for its positive effects on the skin and the muscles but it was also used to assess the advantages it had on spiritual and mental health as well as physical health. As we age, our bodies […]
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Aug
Aug
Did you know that earring chocolate can be healthy? It’s true that a type of candy that people often associate with cavities and poor dental health could actually lower a person’s risk of dying. For a person that eats about two pieces of a bar chocolate or in other words, 12 grams of chocolate, they lower […]
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Aug
Aug
Summer is coming to an end but there are going to be a lot of holidays and times of recognition to look forward to. For example, National Senior Citizens Day is right around the corner, and just in time to help seniors feel the appreciation that so many people have for them. This day is […]
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Aug
Aug
A significant number of aging adults in America are facing a critical challenge that is now well past the boundaries of age and socioeconomic backgrounds. A recent study conducted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Leading Age LTSS Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston reveals that at least 80% of aging […]
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Aug
Aug
Have you ever experienced heightened uneasiness, persistent sleep issues, depression, or continuous concerns about most things? All of these things can often indicate the presence of anxiety. Anxiety varies based on the person experiencing it. Chronic medical conditions such as cardiovascular ailments and diabetes, feelings of diminished health, disruptions in sleep patterns, medication-induced side effects, […]
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Aug
Aug
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the challenges we might encounter every day or to do everything for others and nothing or very little for ourselves. Because it’s difficult to just do things for ourselves and find reasons to smile sometimes, this is why Happiness Happens Month exists. This recognition month comes around every […]
02
Aug
Aug
Right now, 2.2 million older and low-income renters are experiencing ‘worst-case’ housing and this is a growing problem. A growing coalition of national organizations is advocating for Congress’s support to address the pressing issue of affordable housing for a senior or older adults in general. With the increasing number of older Americans facing housing insecurity, the […]
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Jul
Jul
Every year, on August 1st since it started in 2012,, the world unites to raise awareness about lung cancer, one of the most prevalent and deadly cancers worldwide. 541,000 Americans have been diagnosed with lung cancer at some point in their lives and this is why this day exists. World Lung Cancer Day serves as […]
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Jul
Jul
More seniors are joining the alternative workforce more than ever. Alternative work doesn’t mean ‘no’ work, it just means another approach to work, bringing in additional income, or supplementing an income stream they already have. Did you know that 3.5 million Americans aged 65 or older in 2019 alone, couldn’t afford the prescription medication they needed? This […]
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Jul
Jul
Did you know that heart blockages or plaque buildup on the artery wall (which could ultimately lead to coronary artery disease) usually occurs 10 years earlier for men compared to women? Of course, this will depend on individual circumstances and health standing but for men older than 45, these blockages often occur, this happens for […]