It wasn’t the Thanksgiving holiday we were expecting. Two weeks prior, my 94-year-old stepfather, Melvin Zax, suffered a stroke after receiving dialysis and was rushed to a hospital near his residence in western New York. There he underwent a series of tests over the course of several days. With each test, Mel grew more agitated. …
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Newswise – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – a debilitating chronic lung disease that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis – has previously been linked to mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and mental illness. substance use. But a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto found that while adults without the disease …
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Newswise – Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) – a debilitating chronic lung disease that includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis – has previously been linked to mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety and mental illness. substance use. But a new study by researchers at the University of Toronto found that while adults without the disease …
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By Amanda Maurer In the 1950s, Judy was the first woman to become deputy mayor of Chatham. She organized anti-war rallies during the Korean and Vietnam Wars and advocated for peace. Later, in 2008, she campaigned for President Obama, going door to door urging her community to vote. I’m proud to call this powerful woman …
(Delray Beach. Fla.) – Internationally renowned nonprofit expert in the treatment and recovery of substance use disorders, Caron Treatment Centers is expanding its services in Florida with a new medical center and additional programs. Caron Florida, which offers Caron Renaissance programs in Boca Raton and Ocean Drive in Delray Beach, recently added a stand-alone mental …
Unlike much of the western world, people who live on the Greek island of Ikaria have a good chance of reaching their 90s in good health. Experts believe there are several reasons for this. One is regular exercise. Ikaria is mountainous, so just visiting a store is physically demanding. Another is a strong sense of …
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The DC Department of Aging and Community Living is launching a pilot program to help seniors make good nutritional choices. On Tuesday, DC’s Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) is launching a pilot program to help seniors make the right choice, and it includes money so they can afford it. (WTOP/John Domen) The older …
November 10, 2022 On a recent rainy afternoon in this small town just outside Glacier National Park, Lisa Beaty and Kim Hilton were preparing to sell most of their possessions before moving out of their three-bedroom rental home and two bathrooms. Hilton, who was recovering from a broken leg, watched from her recliner as her …
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November 10, 2022 On a recent rainy afternoon in this small town just outside Glacier National Park, Lisa Beaty and Kim Hilton were preparing to sell most of their possessions before moving out of their three-bedroom rental home and two bathrooms. Hilton, who was recovering from a broken leg, watched from her recliner as her …
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CNN — Nutritional benefits may be an effective way to slow age-related cognitive decline, according to a new study. The study, published Wednesday in the journal Neurology, found that eligible seniors who used the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the government program that provides benefits to cover food purchases for those in need, had about two …
