National Safety Month
June is National Safety Month! And summer brings many new safety concerns for senior citizens, so we’re letting our readers know what they can do to keep themselves or the…
June is National Safety Month! And summer brings many new safety concerns for senior citizens, so we’re letting our readers know what they can do to keep themselves or the…
May 12 is International Nurses Day, when people all over the world celebrate this noble profession’s contributions to healthcare. May 12 was chosen to honor the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s…
Did you know that May is Older Americans Month? It’s not one of the best known celebrating holidays, which unfortunately, is on brand for older Americans who tend to not…
Life can throw you a lot of curveballs. And the more people you love, the more chances for a surprise pitch! When life changes cause you to have to take…
As we age, we have many decisions to make. Some are financial, like retirement accounts. Others involve our health, such as our daily habits, diet, and exercise. Some of our…
Medical issues are never welcome. But when they come on unexpectedly, as they often do, the expense can be a surprise you haven’t prepared for. Luckily, there are several options…
Anodyne therapy can be a very beneficial part of your healing and pain reduction process. As the first light therapy cleared by the FDA, it can alleviate a wide array…
Home renovation can be intimidating in the best of circumstances! In fact, 60 percent of people report a general decrease in well-being due to stress during renovation projects. When your…
Body and life changes are challenging to navigate. When those changes lead to loss of abilities, that’s doubly true. But when you love someone, seeing them lose their mobility may…
There’s a lot to love about winter in Southwest Virginia: fewer allergies, relatively little snow, and the holiday season. But winter also brings challenges, especially to sufferers of chronic pain….