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Seniors particularly hard-hit by bad economy

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 5, 2021 11:46 PM - Sharon Smith, executive director of Des Plaines Community and Frisbie Senior Centers calls the current economic downturn "a perfect storm" for seniors and the agencies serving them.
Some older patients may need to take a drug holiday from Fosamax

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 5, 2021 9:44 PM - Dr. David S. Schneider. D.O., has seen his share of older women with hip fractures. He knows that 10 million Americans - men and women - either have or are at risk of developing osteoporosis.
'Elderspeak' can come across as demeaning

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 5, 2021 5:47 PM - It can happen unexpectedly. There you are feeling great, even buoyant, if that can be said of a 60-something year old. Then, poof! - that fragile bubble of vitality and vigor is burst by some young pipsqueak calling you sweetie, or giving you a lame pat on the back and an encouraging, "good girl!"
Eating disorders - and treatments - know no ages

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 5, 2021 11:30 AM - Mary Kay Pytel has finally beaten a disease that ravaged her body and consumed her life for 40 years. Today the former bulimic, who used to throw up as often as 20 times a day, can't remember the last time she binged and purged.
Learn to actively manage hypertension

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 4, 2021 11:00 PM - It's all about the three E's - education, empowerment and some easy-to-use equipment - once you've been diagnosed with high blood pressure.
Ideas for planning an accessible vacation

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 4, 2021 9:02 PM - While some folks get ready for school, retirees get ready for vacation. Fall is the perfect travel season - even for folks who use wheelchairs or have trouble getting around.
Battle of the bulge turns into full-scale fight

By Jane Opperman
Nov 4, 2021 7:37 PM - Poor Kirstie Alley. Word is that she's beginning to put back some of those 75 pounds she lost over three years.
Important vitamin D does the body good

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 4, 2021 3:44 PM - It's being hailed as a protection against a plethora of cancers, cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes and even chronic back pain.
Sharing life stories keep memories alive for older people

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 4, 2021 2:05 PM - The next time your husband or grandmother tells that story you've heard at least a gazillion times, think of as an important developmental stage of adulthood.
Stepping up fight against metabolic syndrome

By Jane Oppermann
Nov 4, 2021 12:25 PM - There are 50 million Americans who have it. Philip J. Kocisco decided he didn't want to be one of them.

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