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What we eat matters. At any age, a healthy lifestyle truly begins with what we put in our mouths. Food can help give us energy, immunity and a healthy glow as well as the needed nutrients for...

Superbowl Sunday is upon us. A perennial favorite among the young and old alike, game day offers a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with your senior loved one. Although some adjustments...

There is so much to do in our area of Ft. Myers and Naples Florida. Sometimes, our elderly loved ones perceive that their age precludes them from many of the local happenings - simply because of...

Florida has a well deserved reputation as a prime retirement spot. It is a destination for retirees because of the warm sunny days, beautiful beaches and attractive senior living communities...

The holiday season can be a whirlwind of hectic activities including travel, social obligations, shopping, cooking and more. It can be hard to slow down and might even be necessary to accelerate...

Managing the Holiday Blues In the United States, more than 12 million Americans over age 65 live alone and many in isolation, due to impaired mobility, loss of friends and even depression. The...

Elderly often suffer from chronic and terminal illnesses which can be devastating for both family and patient. It can be a difficult time filled with emotion and burdened with tough decisions about...

How to Talk to a Loved One with Breast Cancer Breast cancer can be emotionally and physically draining for both the patient and the care provider.  Grappling with a new diagnosis in an...

About Cancer and the Elderly  Did you know? According to the CDC, cancer is the second leading cause of death in the United States, behind heart disease. That translates to one in every...

Fall Season Bucket ListFall season is here and our area is sure get a little cooler over the coming months. Fall also brings a lull in tourism. Cooler days, a less threatening sun and fewer...