HEALTH AND WELLNESS
There is a growing need for geriatric focused healthcare
October 25, 2022 at 7:13 p.m.
A City in Finland is Bringing Environmentalism into Healthcare
Even short nature visits restore stress levels, lower cortisol and improves immune regulation
Location and Lifespan
...there’s a 20-year gap between the counties with the lowest and highest life expectancies
How Much Does an Average Funeral Cost?
"How much does a typical funeral and body burial cost today?"
New Medicare Program to Offer “Food as Medicine”
The idea behind the proposed program is that proper nutrition can increase life expectancy for people suffering from chronic diseases
Reporting Life Changes to Social Security With SSI
Did you know that certain life changes can affect your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments?
Free Online Hearing Tests You Can Take at Home
Online and app-based hearing tests can serve as a great screening tool
Audio Books
The following are a few of my favorites with vastly talented voice actors
Medical Minutes
This column explores monitoring health through sweat, how small dietary changes lead to big improvements and the benefits of avocados
Stretching for Seniors
Stretching becomes especially important as you age
How to Find and Claim Your Family’s Forgotten Assets
Forgotten or lost money is actually very common in the United States
Auto Aids That Make Driving Easier and Safer
To help keep older drivers safe and extend their driving years, there are a number of inexpensive products
Washington State Nurses Hall of Fame
Nurses inducted into the Hall of Fame have demonstrated excellence in patient care, leadership, education, public service, advocacy or clinical practice
Do Genetics or Physical Activity Play a Bigger Role in Longevity?
Is it our our lifestyle or the genes we’ve inherited that play a bigger role in whether or not we live longer?
