By Fred Cicetti
Q. Is ALS an old-person’s disease, or does it affect every age group?
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) usually strikes between the ages of 40 and 70, but there have been cases of it in young adults, children and...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. What can you do to keep the hair you have?
Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss. Androgenetic Alopecia, or pattern baldness, is the most common type of alopecia; it affects about one-third of us. I’m in...
By Michele D. Baker
Seasonal Eating for Better Health and Wellbeing
For seniors living in southwest Florida, the abundance of locally grown fruits and vegetables offers a wonderful opportunity to eat fresh, healthy foods and enjoy the flavors of the region....
By Fred Cicetti
Q. Can a sinus infection (sinusitis) give you a toothache?
I can write from personal experience on this one. I had a bad toothache that sent me to my dentist. He did some x-rays and could find nothing...
For 87-year-old Kenneth Borow, a birthday isn’t marked with cake—it’s measured in miles.
Last year, Kenneth - a resident of senior community Wellington Bay in Wellington, Florida - didn’t just blow out candles; he marked his 87th birthday by completing...
by Marissa Perez
Stressors are information. When you can name where it’s coming from and respond with simple systems—both in the moment and over the long arc—life gets calmer and more under your leadership.
Step 1: Spot the real stressors (10-minute...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. Is it worth getting shots for my allergies?
Allergies, or allergic reactions, are a complex chain of events that involve many cells, chemicals and tissues throughout the body. About 50 million Americans suffer from an allergy. Major allergic...
By Michele D. Baker
Did you know your pantry or kitchen cabinets are all part of your medicine chest? Many common problems can be remedied easily at home: here’s an A-Z guide. Be sure to consult your doctor or pharmacist...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. How extensive is alcoholism among older people?
Alcoholism is a serious problem among seniors. Here are just a few statistics that tell the story:
About 70 percent of hospital admissions for older adults are for illness and accidents...
By Fred Cicetti
Q. What causes motion sickness?
Many people—including me—suffer from motion sickness (nausea) when traveling by boat, car or airplane. It also happens on rides in amusement parks and playgrounds. The symptoms of motion sickness are caused by conflicting...
