By Victor Block Beginning around 1810, trappers and fur traders traveled by foot and horseback over a trail, which connected the Missouri River valley to present-day Oregon. They were followed by farmers, ranchers and others who...
Read MoreBy Dr. Richard Wolfert, DMDThe Toothboss, www.toothboss.comThere’s not a senior out there who has not heard of Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects millions of people worldwide....
Read MoreBy Toni L. Eaton, RN, BSN, MS, President & CEO of Old Colony Hospice & Palliative Care A good laugh. It’s the last thing you might expect when you enter the world of a hospice patient, yet humor is often an important...
Read Moreby Diane Snyder It’s a phrase that’s been around for about 400 years, and according to my research, it originated with board games like backgammon, when the person who was winning is now losing and vice-versa. This metaphor,...
Read MoreBy Rita La Rosa Loud, B.S. “Not enough time,” is why many older adults maintain they cannot fit exercise into their daily routine. “When I retire, there will be ample time to join a fitness program.” Screech! The brakes engage,...
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