Caregiver Fatigue in a Global Pandemic
(SST) The past few months have been a challenging time for all of us. As difficult as COVID-19 has been for the general population, people serving in a caregiving role - whether in the …
Category: Senior Living
Patient with kidney disease feels hopeful at home during COVID-19 pandemic
(SST) For the last three years, Terry McCallum, 75, has been receiving dialysis treatments from the comfort of his home. When he initially considered the change from in-center hemodialysis (ICHD) to peritoneal dialysis (PD), …
Brighten summertime dishes with fresh grapes
(SST) Warmer weather is finally here, and that means more daylight for activities of all types and ideally more time for relaxation. Whether family members choose to spend their time playing outside, tackling home …
Expert tips to help people living with diabetes prepare for low blood sugar events
(SST) People living with diabetes know that the condition comes with highs and lows - especially when it comes to managing blood sugar. For those on insulin, blood sugar can get so low that …
Worried you may have COVID-19? Here’s what you can do
(SST) Whether you've had exposure to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, have symptoms you're worried about, or you belong to a vulnerable population (such as being over 65), you may be worried. You …
Taking on lung cancer is worth the fight
(SST) You have cancer.Three small words that impact a person in a very big way. For advanced lung cancer patients, the emotional response to a diagnosis can be especially complex as lung cancer is …
Cervical cancer screening: 3 things every woman should know
(SST) Women's health can be complex, and every woman has unique considerations and needs. Well-women exams are an important time to bring up these needs and take proactive steps to protect your health, including …
Calling all COVID-19 survivors: Now you could help others defeat it.
(SST) Time is of the essence.If you or someone you know has recovered from COVID-19, the vital antibodies in your blood plasma could be used to help another patient fight off the disease or …
How to keep your cool all summer long
(SST) With summer comes plenty of sunshine, and with it lots of heat - sometimes more than you enjoy. Are you lacking central air conditioning in your place? Don't sweat it. There are many …
How to help older adults avoid fraudsters during the COVID-19 pandemic
(SST) Crises and upheaval have a way of bringing out the best - and, sometimes the worst - in society. That's why, during this month focused on Elder Abuse Awareness and in the midst …