Your teeth can last a lifetime with proper home care and regular dental checkups. No matter what your age, you can keep your teeth and gums healthy by brushing twice a day, flossing daily and seeing your dentist regularly for professional cleanings and checkups. A senior living community can help you maintain your oral health…
Your doctor may have told you that you should get an annual physical. Almost 45 million Americans do – and that number is even higher for seniors. And of course, aging often leads to aches, pains, and illnesses that send you to the clinic more often than that. The “annual physical rule” has recently come…
The health of our residents is a top consideration at Discovery Village at Deerwood retirement communities in Florida. We provide foods and activities specifically for the purpose of promoting good health. Our residents are also encouraged to follow their doctors’ orders, and there are some symptoms that physicians almost universally agree should not be ignored.…
You may have seen in recent headlines or news reports that actress Rita Wilson says getting a second medical opinion may have saved her life. The 58-year-old who is married to Tom Hanks recently had a double mastectomy based on a second (and later a third and tie-breaking) diagnosis of breast cancer. Believe it…