April 6, 2011 BOSTON—Nearly half of Massachusetts voters are saying the state’s landmark health care law isn’t working. That’s according to a new poll by Suffolk University and WHDH-TV which found 49 percent of respondents said they didn’t feel the…
Portrait of two beautiful women For 2022, September has been designated World Alzheimer’s Month and September 22nd will be recognized as World Alzheimer’s Day, so in Oxford and elsewhere around the country, a number of events will be staged to bring…
Several hospital executives rank among the highest-paid public workers in California, according to a database compiled by State Controller John Chiang (D), the Los Angeles Times reports. Palomar Pomerado Hospital District Chief Executive Michael Covert’s pay is the highest out of thousands…
The holidays are long since past, and the President’s Day and Saint Patrick’s Day parties are over, and you know what that means – it’s time to think about getting fit. For most of us that means a new pair…
Younger african american woman helping an elderly person using a laptop computer for internet search. Young and senior age generations working together. Younger generation teach explain to older how to use modern tech concept August 8th has been designated as…
Image by Tania Van den Berghen from Pixabay August has been designated as ‘What will be your legacy?’ month, and it’s worthwhile to take a few minutes to consider this. In Water Valley and elsewhere, seniors should take some time to…
This year one in three seniors over the age of 65 will have a fall. More than two million will visit the emergency room after falling, and the possibility of a broken hip or a traumatic brain injury is very…
Photo by kalejimenezavila on Pixabay If you’re not familiar with the term ‘sandwich generation’, it refers to that large group of people who are sandwiched in between caring for adult parents, and their grown or almost fully grown children. It’s…
Photo by JillWellington on Pixabay Everyone loves to celebrate the 4th of July, and seniors are no exception. In Olive Branch and elsewhere around the U.S., most seniors will take a day to remember how our nation became an independent one, and…
Every year, five million people worldwide become ill with the flu. The most vulnerable populations? The very young and the elderly. Nursing-home residents are most at risk, but even those who live independently are susceptible. Luckily, up to 80% of…