Come Hell Or High Water: Will You Be Prepared If Disaster Strikes?
October 12, 2022
Life is always a series of trade-offs – weighing the risks versus benefits of your decisions. For many, especially those who have retired, choosing a place to spend retirement years may mean prioritizing good weather or leisure activities and a low-cost lifestyle over the risk of occasional bad weather. Retirees…
Brace Yourself: More Fall-Prevention Resources To Keep You Up And About
September 21, 2022
In the midst of everything else going on in the world, you may not realize that this week (Sept.18- Sept. 24) is Falls Prevention Awareness Week. As with any “national celebration,” the goal is to bring awareness to an issue and highlight resources and recommendations specific to the problem being…
Moving On: Thoughtful Travel In Challenging Times
August 17, 2022
These are confusing times for travelers. When out and about, masks or no masks? When inside, what’s required? Vaccinations and boosters? Just the initial 2 doses? No proof at all? Moreover, given the economic times we’re in, with inflation running high, stock market fluctuations, and possible recession looming, is this…
A Bitter Pill: Why Most Of Us Don’t Need Vitamins Or Supplements
June 29, 2022
While we’ve previously described both the pros and cons of supplementing your nutritional intake with various vitamins and supplements, the United States Preventive Services Task Force recently released a systematic review and set of recommendations regarding the use of multivitamins that should have all of us sitting up and taking…
Safety Measures: How Safe Are You As A Hospital Patient?
May 18, 2022
No one wants to be admitted to a hospital unless it’s absolutely necessary. Between the often long waits in the emergency department, the lack of privacy, and the onslaught of professionals coming in and out of your hospital room, it’s usually not a pleasant experience. Sometimes there’s no choice: a…
Falling Down: Fall Injuries And Learning To Fall “Safely”
February 15, 2022
By now you’ve likely heard the recent news about the tragic passing of comedian Bob Saget. A seemingly healthy 65-year-old, his death followed what investigators believe was an unwitnessed fall, causing trauma to the back of his head. Authorities do not suspect foul play and believe he likely decided to…