Photo by geralt on Pixabay One of the things getting older doesn’t always prepare you for is all the decisions you have to make. Residents of Cedar Rapids and elsewhere may sometimes feel overwhelmed by the various choices that are…
Photo by mspark0 on Pixabay As much as you try to stay healthy and safe at home, there are fairly good odds that every resident of Mount Vernon and elsewhere will end up in the hospital at some point in…
Photo by Thái An on Unsplash How old is considered too old to get behind the wheel? It’s a question that has been puzzled more and more by residents of Anamosa and elsewhere including those receiving palliative care. Some may…
Photo by Engin_Akyurt on Pixabay If you or someone you know suffers from Parkinson’s disease, it’s not terribly hard to see some of the connections that it can have to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression. After all,…
Photo by Kranich17 on Pixabay Laughter, they say, is the best medicine, so “they” might also say it’s a little too late to administer it to residents of Mt. Vernon and elsewhere who are receiving palliative care. And they would be wrong. After all,…
Photo by congerdesign on Pixabay “A little drink here and there isn’t bad, right?” The answer to this is a complicated one. The quick answer is “it depends” since there are complicating factors involved in answering yes or no, including…
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash Many of us have grown up familiar with Mr. Yuk, the symbol that appears on products warning us that it’s poison. The bright green face with closed eyes and stuck out tongue taught many…
Photo by Kindel Media on Pexels Throughout our lives, we may sometimes discuss what we want our last words to be, a literal once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and a potential special moment where someone could share extra-special info on the way out.…
Photo by holdmypixels on Pixabay Seniors living in Dubuque and elsewhere have a lot to be aware of concerning their personal health. Whether they’re in their 60s, 70s, 80s, or 90s, there’s always something that needs to be looked at a little…