Month: December 2022
Doctors on Demand: Is Telehealth Right for Your Senior Parent?
Adult children of elder parents are often on the hunt for ways to improve the lives of their mothers and fathers. A common focus is enhancing parents’ health, including ensuring …
5 Challenges of Senior Women in Finding a Primary Care Physician
Being a senior woman in the United States can present unique challenges in health care, especially when looking for a primary care physician. Finding the right doctor that meets all …
Overview of Why Life Expectancy Is Falling in the United States: What Seniors Need to Know
If you are a senior man or woman, or if you are the adult child of a senior, you likely pay attention to trends related to health and wellness. One …
Senior Health and Wellness:
How Colonoscopies Prevent Colorectal Cancer
Colonoscopies are one of the most important preventative measures for colorectal cancer. Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in both men and women globally. Colonoscopies help to detect …
Healthy Senior Women:
Overview of Ocular Hypertension
Ocular hypertension is when the pressure inside the eye (intraocular pressure, or IOP) is higher than what is considered normal. It is not associated with any damage to the eye’s …