by Senior Scene | Jan 31, 2024 | Featured Article (01), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Is COPD Life Threatening? By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease caused by damage to the lungs, which makes it hard to breathe. Often, COPD is a result of many...
by Senior Scene | Jan 31, 2024 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
What are the different types of communities for seniors? Florida is a popular retirement destination and not surprisingly, retirement living options abound. Let’s take a look at some of the different options for seniors. Age-restricted (55+) communities usually...
by Senior Scene | Dec 31, 2023 | Featured Article (06), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
OMG –our holiday visit! What should I do about my parents? Not all holiday surprises are good ones. Often, adult children who do not live near their parents come home for a holiday visit and are concerned by what they see. Many talk to their parents on the...
by Senior Scene | Dec 31, 2023 | Featured Article (01), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Age-Related Vision Loss By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech January 04, 2024, marks the World Braille Day – birth of Louis Braille (1809-1852), inventor of the reading and writing system used by millions of blind and partially sighted people....
by Senior Scene | Dec 1, 2023 | Featured Article (06), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
VNA Answer Nurse Being a caregiver is a very challenging job in every way: mentally, emotionally and physically. And during the holidays, it may become even more challenging. Below are frequently asked questions and answers on this topic. Q: Caring for my elderly...
by Senior Scene | Nov 30, 2023 | Featured Article (01), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Loneliness And Social Isolation By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech Everyone needs social connections to survive and thrive. But as people age, they often find themselves spending more time alone. Being alone may leave older...
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