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By Christine Freeley The phrase “ask your pharmacist” is becoming increasingly common — and with good reason. Today’s pharmacists are an integral part of

By Carrie Buckert, LPN Do you worry about leaving a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or dementia home alone? Maybe it’s time to consider

By Heather Wyffels Recreation therapy gives seniors daily opportunities to participate in meaningful activities that promote: • mental health • physical well-being • cognitive

By Sister Mary Lou Mitchell Everyone has an inner spirit, that vital energy that animates our humanity as we move through life. Seniors that

By Kim Petrone, MD “Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music.” —Ronald Reagan As we age, we can have days filled

By Kim Petrone, MD Caring for an older adult has its rewards, but it can also be exhaustingand frustrating, even in the most loving

By Kim Petrone, MD Good nutrition is important at any stage of life. A healthy, balanced diet provides our bodies with the nutrients we

By Kim Petrone, MD When patients are terminally ill and treatment to cure their illness is no longer an option, families may decide that

It’s your best “shot” at staying healthy By Diane Kane, MD As we age, our immune defenses become weaker. That’s why people 65 and

By Diane Kane, MD In 1928, Alexander Fleming accidentally discovered penicillin, the first antibiotic for curing and preventing bacterial infections. Unfortunately, because of the