Medical Conditions

Remember when being in the 90th percentile was a bragging right? Scoring 96% on a math test? I used to walk around like a boss, knowing I was 96% above average, 96% closer to hitting the target. Triumph was mine for the taking. But let me tell you, when I had a heart…

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. I am a three-time cancer survivor. Twice as a breast cancer survivor and third as a survivor of multiple myeloma, a rare form of blood cancer, which I’m currently dealing with and since there’s no cure for this cancer, I will…

It all started three weeks ago when I was walking down the street, heading for my regular swim. I don’t love swimming laps, but I think it is good for me, and I try to keep it up at least once a week. This time would be nicer because I had arranged to have lunch…

For many people, symptoms of incontinence come on gradually. The need to urinate becomes more frequent, a sense of urgency increases, and leakage becomes a regular occurrence. In many cases, people are already making…

This month let’s talk about hearing rehabilitation and how it can truly make a difference. If you or someone you know has been following my articles because of hearing difficulties, this might be just what you need to hear (no pun intended!)…

If you are experiencing upper arm pain, you are not alone. This is a widespread problem that affects many people. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes of upper arm pain and the treatment options available to you. We will also provide tips…

As women age, they face a variety of health challenges, and hearing loss is a common concern for those in their 60s and beyond. Despite the availability of treatments and hearing aids, accessing hearing healthcare can be fraught with administrative hurdles…

One of the most challenging issues we face as we age is recovering from various illnesses and surgeries. It seems that we tend to ignore the reality of the amount of time it may take us to fully (or mostly) recover from a medical episode…

Everyone is susceptible to depression, but depression in older adults can be even more challenging to identify, especially as both symptoms and triggers vary greatly from when we were younger adults or even children…

You have misplaced your car keys. It is the third time this week. Is this the beginning of dementia? Maybe. Maybe not. Many things in our lives run to the extreme. On the one extreme, memory loss and confusion were once considered a normal part of aging…