By George Kornfeld, Doctor of Optometry Ever since optometrist William Feinbloom introduced the first low vision glasses in 1936, there have been low vision
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Senior Nutrition Changes
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many aspects of health change as you enter older adulthood, including nutritional needs. With lessening activity, caloric needs may decrease,
Should You Take Vitamin D?
A recent article by the Cleveland Clinic states that people who are healthy and not undergoing treatments for health problems should not bother taking
Lesser-known Causes of Hearing Loss
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Many people associate hearing loss with older war veterans or people who have worked for 40 years in a noisy
A Checklist of What to Do When a Loved One Dies
Dear Savvy Senior, What steps need to be taken after a loved one dies? My 71-year-old uncle, who’s divorced with no children, has terminal
Trying IV Vitamin and Hydration Therapy at BFLO Hydration
Business offers IV cocktails with nutrients tailored for individual needs: athletic performance and recovery, headache and migraine treatment, immunity and stress and anxiety By
Managing Diabetes as a Senior
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Managing Type-2 diabetes as an older adult is a little more complicated than with younger people. Often by this stage
Q&A with Chris Jamele
Development director of the Parkinson’s Foundation discusses Parkinson disease, its symptoms and diagnosis, hopes to raise $30,000 in Feb. 25 event By Brenda Alesii
Snowbird Packing Tips
By Chris Holbert If you’re a snowbird prepping for the migrating season to warmer weather for the winter, then you’re likely aware of how
New Year, New Me?
By Jane Schmitt Experts discuss why we make (and break) new year’s resolutions. “You have to set realistic goals,” says a local mental health