Sniffles, sore throat, fever, and aches and pains may accompany a number of illnesses, but during the wintertime such symptoms are typically indicative of influenza. Throughout much of North America,…
Real stories about the Fergus Falls Senior Citizens Program, Inc. By Kathy Sporre, Program Supervisor Waste Not, Want Not Senior Centers were started in the 1940s in New York to…
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Home health care is a wide range of health care services that can be given in your home for an illness or injury. Home health care is usually less expensive,…
Caregivers are unpaid individuals, typically a spouse, child, neighbor, or friend, who assist with activities of daily living and medical tasks. These informal caregivers often fill in gaps between medical…
Understandably, discovering a lump in your breast can be cause for concern. You may worry that it could be a sign of breast cancer. But there’s reassuring news: Most breast…
People concerned about their cancer risk may find that switching their diets can do a world of good. Certain foods may reduce cancer risk, according to various cancer experts, including…
According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), risk factors for breast cancer include: • Older age. Most invasive breast cancers are found in women age 55 or older. • Family…
Winter is coming, sooner than you think. Getting prepared for the deep freeze of winter in Minnesota is a good idea for everyone, but especially for older adults who find…
Recognize Physical Signs Of Stress And Find Ways To Cope Caregivers play a vital role in today’s society by serving others with health impairments related to old age, disability, disease…