Daria with seniors
February 4, 2026

Silver Surfers

Seniors Are Liking, Sharing, and Thriving Online Social media is increasingly becoming a positive force in the lives of older adults, challenging the outdated myth that seniors struggle with technology. According to Pew Research, nearly 60% of adults...
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Peter drinking hot tea
January 17, 2026

I Used to Run on Coffee. Now I Steep.

The older I get, the less coffee I drink. Instead, I drink tea and sometimes even hot water! Did you know tea is the second most-consumed beverage in the world? Water is first, of course. According to WebMD,...
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senior male resting his leg in a brace on a couch
January 15, 2026

The World of Home Healthcare

We all go through life without knowing what may be around the corner. Your path can take many twists and turns. Health issues, both major and minor, can appear without warning. They can happen at any age. The...
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January 15, 2026

The Older We Get — An Opportunity for Change

Modern medicine, public health initiatives and lifestyle changes have made a huge impact on how long and, in some cases, how well we live. In fact, globally, our population is aging. For the first time in history, the...
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Peter Yurek and Family travel
January 7, 2026

Travel: The Shortcut to Feeling Better

For a variety of reasons (volume of work, Covid, etc.), my family and I have not done much traveling in the past five years. And I miss it. Whether a day trip with my son or a visit...
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January 3, 2026

A Mouth So Dry Makes Me Want To Cry

Dry mouth is a common condition that can affect our oral functioning and quality of life.  It is a subjective symptom- meaning that there is no scale or measurement to describe how dry a person’s mouth is.  People...
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Peter playing a game on his phone
December 31, 2025

Tap, Play, Stay Sharp

Cards on the table or playing games on my phone 😀 I enjoy games, they entertain and relax me. For adults over 55, engaging in challenging phone games (e.g. Sudoku, crosswords, card games) isn’t just fun — evidence...
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December 27, 2025

The Anti-Aging Secret That Isn’t a Pill

When it comes to improving physical health in later life, the best-kept secret isn’t a new supplement or complicated fitness program—it’s strength training, especially light resistance done consistently. While walking and stretching are valuable, muscle strength plays a...
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December 24, 2025

Christmas Helps People Feel Better

As a pharmacist, I see firsthand how Christmas can lift people’s spirits. During the winter months, many of my patients talk about fatigue, low mood, and stress—especially when daylight is short. Yet as Christmas approaches, conversations at the...
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Multitasking vs Mono-tasking
December 17, 2025

Multitasking Is a Myth… Like Unicorns, But Less Fun.

Many of us try to multitask because it feels productive — answering messages while finishing paperwork, or juggling chores while helping customers. But research shows our brains don’t actually do two thinking tasks at once. Instead, we switch...
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