Health & Wellness
Nurse Nancy: Sunglasses for Eye Health
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Did you know that it was in the mid-20th century that sunglasses gained popularity? In 1929, Sam Foster introduced his Foster Grant sunglasses on the beaches of Atlantic City.
Take Control of Blood Pressure
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Effectively managing your blood pressure can help reduce your chances of life-threatening medical events, even death.
Savvy Senior: Free Online Hearing Tests You Can Take at Home
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you recommend any good online hearing tests? My husband has hearing loss, but I can’t get him to go in and get his hearing checked, so I thought a simple online test could help him recognize he has a problem. What can you tell me?
– Loud-Talking Linda
The Sugar Hall of Shame
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf RN, BSN, M. Ed. Nancy J. Schaaf RN, BSN, M. Ed.
Did you know that you may be eating the equivalent of 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day?
The Healthy Geezer: Benefits of Exercise Outweigh the Risks
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- Written by Fred Cicetti Fred Cicetti
Q. How important is exercise when you are a senior? Is it worth the risks of hurting yourself?
Spasticity 101
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In the year following a stroke, about 1 in 3 stroke survivors will experience spasticity, a common post-stroke condition that causes muscle stiffness due to involuntary muscle contractions.
Savvy Senior: How to Cover Dental Care in Retirement
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care?
– Uninsured Al
Nurse Nancy: What Did You Say?
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- Written by Nancy J. Schaaf, RN Nancy J. Schaaf, RN
Do you ask people to repeat what they are saying? Do you need to turn the TV volume so loud that others complain? Do you need help understanding speech because of background noise or think that others mumble?
Physical Activity May Protect Your Brain as You Age
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- Written by Leigh Beeson Leigh Beeson
We all know we should exercise and eat healthy. But doing that isn’t just good for maintaining your figure as you age.