You probably already know October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. But did you know that according to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, there are 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer each year? And 41,760 deaths? From 1989 to 2015, the breast cancer mortality rate decreased by 39%. That decrease is in part due […]
Everything You Need to Know About Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease
There is absolutely no denying the importance of a good night’s sleep. Especially as you age, sleep has restorative properties that are essential to proper health and functioning. Even just one or two nights of bad sleep can impair your ability to think and function the following day. But did you know science has begun […]
The Top 5 Signs You Need an Assistive Device
Staying as independent as possible for as long as possible is always the goal for older adults. But sometimes maintaining that independence can’t happen without a little help. And as a senior, asking for help is sometimes difficult. That’s why it’s important to explore options that provide the help you need without having to involve […]