Author archive for Megan Hammons

In honor of Thyroid Awareness Month, learn more about how the thyroid works, the signs of thyroid problems, and…

One little-known side effect of aging is a changing gastrointestinal tract. Learn about intestinal motility and how to work…

Glaucoma risk is especially higher in seniors over the age of 60. In honor of Glaucoma Awareness Month, here…

The next time you’re picking up your prescription and your pharmacist asks, “Any questions on this medication?,” why not…

Approximately 600 seniors in the U.S. annually die from hypothermia, a condition where a person’s body temperature drops below…

There are many factors that make seniors more susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse, many related to the process…

As you make your plans and start creating your new holiday traditions, be sure to keep your senior loved…

Getting regular activity can help battle the winter blues and elevate mood and energy levels. Here are some of…

In honor of National Movie Month, we look at ten films that feature strong, sassy, and hilarious seniors doing…

These days, it’s challenging to find many onscreen examples of loving, happy relationships between the generations. In many cases,…