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The Healthy Geezer: Folks of all ages can be anxious

By Fred Cicetti Q: Are older people more anxious than younger people? A: Because the stresses of health problems, losses and other major life changes build...

Hospice Is Hope: Grieving children, families find healing at New Song Center

By Lin Sue Flood When Melissa Alvarado’s oldest daughter, Gloria, died in May, she quickly realized her family needed professional support and to be around...

Hospice Is Hope: Dementia education ready for doctors

By Lin Sue Flood Hospice of the Valley It’s staggering to think that 6.5 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. You may even know a relative,...

The Healthy Geezer: Wash your hands around animals

By Fred Cicetti The coronavirus that started in China may have come from animals. Many coronaviruses are zoonoses, which means they spread from animals to...

Nursing Homes: What to ask before moving loved ones into a facility

By Martin Solomon Solomon & Relihan PC When researching available nursing homes for a family member, it’s important to evaluate your options and gather facts. That...

Hospice Is Hope: 89-year-old artist inspires her hospice team

By Lin Sue Flood Hospice of the Valley Avinell MacDonald isn’t kidding when she says, “It’s never too late to try something new.”  She was 60 years...

Gig Economy: Part time, on call could be right for seniors

By Jennifer Schwegman Trained in Architectural design, Gabriel Krekk, 66, retired in 2014. His 31-year career at Procter & Gamble included positions in manufacturing, project...

Hospice Is Hope: Patient discovers his purpose as a Lego fan

By Lin Sue Flood Hospice of the Valley Forget bingo. Forget “old movies.” Ron Parmley has no interest in the activities his housemates enjoy at Lincoln...

The Healthy Geezer: Anesthesia is risky, but safe for all ages

By Fred Cicetti Q: I’m a senior who’s having surgery, and the one thing that scares me more than anything else is the anesthesia. Can...

Hospice Is Hope: Celebrating 45 years of service

By Debbie Shumway, Hospice of the Valley Executive Director Hospice of the Valley is proud to be celebrating a very special milestone this year. It...