by Senior Scene | Sep 30, 2021 | Featured Article (04), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Of mice, men and aging! By Arvind M. Dhople, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Florida Tech A lot of research findings seem to tell us what is good – or bad for yeast, mice, roundworms, or fruit flies. Does that mean it will work for you? Animal models are essential to...
by Senior Scene | Sep 30, 2021 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
How do I talk to my senior parents about driving? by: Brenda Lyle This can be a tough issue to tackle. The Sunshine State leads the nation in traffic fatalities involving at least one driver over 65, and the highest number of fatal crashes with drivers 90 or older....
by Senior Scene | Sep 30, 2021 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
Benefits of Private Care Brevard I live a plane flight away from my elderly mother, and she lives alone. She’s still in good health physically, but a lot of her friends have died and I fear she’s lonely. What assistance is available that still provides a sense of...
by Senior Scene | Aug 31, 2021 | Featured Article (05), General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health
VNA Answer Nurse: Do I Need A Flu Shot? Every year I hear about the flu shot, but I sometimes forget to get one. Do I really need to get my flu shot each year? Q: I was vaccinated for COVID-19, do I still need to get my flu shot? A: Absolutely! What’s more, being ill...
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...
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