If you think of whooping cough, or pertussis, as a childhood illness, think again. Adults of any age can contract this condition. In fact, in 2019 nearly 25 percent of reported whooping cough cases in...
The pandemic has taught us much about the danger of viruses. We know that we can’t ignore infectious diseases or potential signs of illness. You no doubt have been hearing about monkeypox lately. Whil...
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been around for a long time. It’s most commonly associated with Veterans, first responders, and others who suffer from it after their brave service. However, ...
You may have heard more about frailty related to older adults in the past year or so. There have been dozens of journal articles about this, and with good reason. We’ve learned that understanding a pe...
Seizures are more common than you may think, and they can be easy to miss. Let’s take a look at what causes seizures, how you can identify them, and what you can do when an older adult has one. Most s...
I recently re-watched one of my favorite movies, Fried Green Tomatoes, about a soul searching, empty nester Evelyn (played by Kathy Bates) and the feisty Mrs. Threadgoode (played by Jessica Tandy) who...