It’s important that seniors make sure to get vaccinated as recommended by their doctor or doctors. Commonly recommended vaccines for people over the age of 50 include influenza (flu), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), shingles, and pneumococcal. Depending on the vaccine, you may be required to get the shot once, like the shingles vaccine, annually, … Read more
While it is not currently recommended that women over the age of 65 be tested for cervical cancer, there is new research that suggests those recommendations may change. The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Alabama recently presented findings that explained why they believe that the current guidelines should be different from … Read more
While there is still currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are still certain things you can do to help reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Most researchers agree that the best way to try to prevent Alzheimer’s is by living a healthy lifestyle and making good choices when it comes to food, activity, … Read more
