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Busting 15 Myths Surrounding Breast Cancer
Please pardon the pointed pun in the title of this week’s blog, but I have discovered there are many misconceptions about breast cancer that have been debunked and should be addressed. To accurately bust 15 myths surrounding breast cancer, I turned to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., which provides the important truths to better...
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6 Immunizations for Seniors to Prevent Serious Illness
Before my grandchildren returned to school, my adult children were gathering supplies, shopping for new clothes, and making doctor appointments to update physical exams and vaccinations. That prompted me to consider the importance of updating immunizations for my husband and myself, as well as making sure our senior loved ones did the same. After all,...
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10 Travel Safety Suggestions for Seniors
We’re about to mark the official end of summer on Labor Day weekend, observed this year September 2-4, when many families choose to make their final travel plans before the holidays. The holidays…they’re right around the corner, too, you know! If your family is planning to take a trip that includes senior loved ones, I...
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Pain and its Impact on Seniors and their Quality of Life
Pain: a localized or generalized unpleasant bodily sensation or complex of sensations that cause mild to severe physical discomfort and emotional distress and typically results from bodily disorder (such as injury or disease) We’ve all experienced some sort of physical, mental, or emotional pain. Pain is a signal that something is wrong and needs repair...
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Important Safety Tips for Seniors After Severe Storms
This blog will likely be published during or after Hurricane Idalia impacts our beautiful Best Coast, so hopefully you have taken measures toward hurricane preparedness – including evacuation, if necessary – and find these 11 important safety tips for seniors after severe storms to be especially helpful to protect yourself and your loved ones. I...
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Seniors Should Beware of Storm-Chasing Scammers
After Hurricane Ian unexpectedly slammed Ft. Meyers last year, the recovery efforts were massive. The same could be said of the number of storm-chasing scammers who preyed upon the vulnerabilities of older Floridians. In the wake of Hurricane Idalia, the Florida Department of Elder Affairs reminds seniors of the common scams that target them following...
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10 Tips for Seniors to Cool It this Summer Season and Beyond
Living in Florida, we are accustomed to extremely warm weather, but according to Climate.gov, our world is gradually getting even hotter as the years go by. “The 10 warmest years in the historical record have all occurred since 2010. 2022 was the sixth-warmest year on record, based on NOAA’s (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s) temperature...
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Surviving Lung Cancer Begins with Early Detection
The mother of one of my caregiver friends was diagnosed with lung cancer after radiologists found a small spot on her upper-right lung following a routine CT scan. The woman has smoked for more than 64 years, and she was diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) a number of years ago. She takes medications...
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60 Wellness Tips for Aging Adults in Clearwater – Part 1
As an aging adult in Clearwater, I do my best to take care of myself by making healthy food choices, eating a nutritious diet, exercising, staying hydrated, engaging socially, and getting good, quality sleep. Those are the primary elements of my personal wellness journey, and seniors should try their best to do the same for...
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