by Senior Scene | Aug 31, 2021 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
Growing Old Is a Challenge by Joe Steckler President, Helping Seniors of Brevard My 80-year-old brother said to me in a recent phone call, “Brother, you are old”. I thought about that and then replied, “Yes, I am”. Since I can’t change...
by Senior Scene | Aug 31, 2021 | Featured Article (04), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Mortality among adults with diabetes By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs either when the pancreas does not produce enough insulin or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it...
by Senior Scene | Aug 31, 2021 | Community, General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (C)
We Will Meet You at Home Campaign Secretary Richard Prudom The Florida Department of Elder Affairs (DOEA) recently launched a campaign, entitled We Will Meet You at Home, to ensure every older adult who wants a shot receives a shot. While many of Florida’s older...
by Senior Scene | Aug 1, 2021 | Featured Article (04), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Osteoarthritis (Joint Inflammation) By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting millions of people worldwide, including over 30 million U. S. adults. It occurs when the protective...
by Senior Scene | Aug 1, 2021 | Entertainment, General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Senior News, Top Story (B)
Traveling After COVID Betty & I had a unique opportunity to take the first Crystal Cruise out of Nassau on July 3. After many cruises we wanted to experience how Covid has affected the wonders of cruising. This gave us the ability to advise you firsthand on the...
by Senior Scene | Aug 1, 2021 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
VNA Answer Nurse: Home Health Care Q: My mother just turned 76. She’s very active and independent now, but I’m worried about as she ages how she’ll be able to still live at home independently. She also spends a great deal of time outdoors, is that safe for her? Agings...
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