by Senior Scene | Aug 31, 2023 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
Are There New Treatments For People With Parkinson’s Disease? by Barbara Fradkin Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that affects predominately the dopamine-producing neurons in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra. Symptoms can...
by Senior Scene | Jul 31, 2023 | Financial Advice, General Interest, Magazine, Top Story (B)
Are Seniors too Risky? By: Max Valavanis, CFP® When was the last time you rode a roller coaster? For most seniors, the answer would be years or even decades. The appeal for flying around on a guided bullet doesn’t linger long for many senior citizens. Why would it?...
by Senior Scene | Jun 30, 2023 | Community, Financial Advice, General Interest, Magazine, Senior News, Top Story (B)
Homelessness and Affordable Housing by Joe Steckler President, Helping Seniors of Brevard I have been writing about homelessness and affordable housing for several years, but it does not seem to matter to those in Brevard County powerful enough to make...
by Senior Scene | May 31, 2023 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
How can I learn more about my father’s Alzheimer’s disease? By Barbara Fradkin I am sorry to hear about your father’s diagnosis. Alzheimer’s is a public health and healthcare crisis. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million...
by Senior Scene | Mar 31, 2023 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
April is designated as Defeat Diabetes Month April is designated as Defeat Diabetes Month by the Defeat Diabetes Foundation (DDF). It’s a time when DDF shines the spotlight on Type 2 diabetes and the many lifestyle changes that people can make to minimize their...
by Senior Scene | Feb 28, 2023 | General Interest, Magazine, Senior Health, Top Story (B)
My kids want me to get a pet by: Barbara Fradkin One third of seniors report feeling lonely. As we lose our spouses, friends and relatives, our social interaction decreases. Chronic loneliness is not healthy. It can lead to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke,...
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