Scheduled for surgery? Here’s what you need to know to prepare By Barbara Pierce Dear Doctor: I’m 75 years old and am scheduled to have minor
Golden Years
Elder abuse
Family members are usually the culprits As the American population ages, elder abuse rates are increasing, particularly among men, federal health officials reported in
Preventing stroke
‘Brain attack’ absolute game changer By Barbara Pierce The death of actor Luke Perry shocked many of us. How could a healthy looking 52-year-old
Death Cleaning
You can’t take it with you, so decide now how to de-clutter your life By Barbara Pierce You’ve collected so much wonderful stuff in
Final wish: No regrets
Are you going to reach the end regretting aspects of your life? By Barbara Pierce I swam with the dolphins. It was kind of
Ready for retirement?
Proper mindset a must to master next chapter By Barbara Pierce If there’s a magic bullet to successful retirement, Frances Retzloff of Ilion has
Sundowning
When sun sets, dementia patients experience worsened symptoms By Barbara Pierce “Sometimes in the evening, my husband is agitated, confused, and a handful to
Protect your prostate
Screening key to detecting prostate cancer By Barbara Pierce All men are at risk for prostate problems. For such a little gland, the prostate
What’s in your medicine cabinet?
Manage, safeguard your medications properly By Barbara Pierce How many of us know exactly what’s in our bathroom medicine cabinets? For most us, a
Screen Time
Cancer screening may not be necessary for older adults By Barbara Pierce Our risk of cancer rises dramatically as we age — cancer is,