Our Leading Cancer Killer

Written by admin on March 24, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q: Is cigarette smoke the only cause of lung cancer? A: Radon and asbestos are causes, too. Radon is an invisible, odorless and radioactive gas that occurs naturally in soil and rocks. Asbestos has been used for fireproofing, electrical insulation, building materials, brake linings and chemical filters. But cigarette smoking is the number one cause
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More Than Stress

Written by admin on February 26, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q: I seem to have bad breath a lot. I’ve also noticed that my mouth is a bit dry most of the time. Could these two things be related
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Forever Young

Written by admin on January 28, 2010. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rage at close of day; Rage, rage, against the dying of the light. —Dylan Thomas Q.I’m tired of taking this sitting down. What can I do to fight the aging process? A: There’s nothing that will stop aging, but you know that.
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Beating the Blues

Written by admin on December 31, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q. Is depression just a “normal” part of aging? A: There are a lot of problems to face as you get older. There are losses of all kinds that can get you down. And feeling blue for a while is a normal part of living at any age. But unrelenting depression is not normal. If
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Blurry Vision? See Your Doc

Written by admin on November 25, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q. I’m 70 and I’m starting to see a blurred area in the middle of my vision. Any ideas? A: Have this checked immediately by an eye care practitioner. What you describe is a symptom of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in Americans 60 years of age and older. The
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The Flu and You

Written by admin on October 29, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Flu season in the northern hemisphere can range from as early as November to as late as May. The peak month usually is February. However, this coming season is expected to be unpredictable because of the emergence of the H1N1 influenza virus, or swine flu. H1N1 has caused the first global outbreak—pandemic—of influenza in more
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Easing in to a New Home

Written by admin on October 29, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

One of the hardest changes to deal with emotionally and financially as a senior citizen is a move from one living arrangement to another. Whether needing to de-clutter and downsize, moving to more appropriate housing—such as assisted living or a nursing home, to accommodate disabilities—or conducting an estate sale or tag sale to raise funds,
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Understanding Chest Pain

Written by admin on September 23, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q: My understanding is that angina is not as serious as heart disease. Is this true? A: Angina pectoris—or simply angina—is the medical term for chest pain or discomfort usually caused by coronary artery disease. Angina is a sign that someone is at increased risk of heart attack, cardiac arrest and sudden cardiac death. If
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Prepping for Long-Term Care

Written by admin on September 23, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

Q: What is long-term care insurance? A: Long-term care insurance is custodial care insurance. It covers care generally not covered by health insurance or Medicare insurance. Long-term care insurance generally covers home care, assisted living, adult day care, respite care, hospital care, nursing homes and Alzheimer’s facilities. When home care coverage is purchased, long-term care
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Tax Facts You Need to Know

Written by admin on August 26, 2009. Posted in Seniors, Special Sections

I often get a lot of tax-related questions in my business. Here are the answers to some of the most common queries: • For how many years do I need to keep tax returns? You should keep your tax returns from 2008, 2007, 2006 and 2005. The IRS will usually only go back three years,
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