Seniors' Health
| 17th annual Expo for Seniors |
| Caring for a loved one? Have aging parents? Work with seniors? If you’re looking for resources that will help them gain independence and lead a more active and fulfilling life, be sure to attend the Expo for Seniors from 8 a.m. to noon Aug. 17 at River’s Edge Convention Center, St. Cloud. This year’s theme will be “Scams 101: Prevention, Protection and Next Steps.” The keynote speaker will be Donna Gregory, the unit chief at the Internet Crime Complaint Center under the FBI Cyber Division. Engage with a diverse group of more than 100 vendors offering information on health care, housing, finance, fitness, safety and more. Stop by the CentraCare booths representing Coborn Cancer Center, Home Care, Hospice, Medical Alert Service, Physical Rehabilitation, St. Benedict’s Community, Volunteer Services and more! This free event is geared toward seniors and their adult children and is open to the public. The Expo for Seniors also features speakers, entertainment, free breakfast, health screenings and door prizes. See you there! |
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| Bon voyage to blood thinners and risk of stroke |
| Karen Boche had been on blood thinner medication to reduce her risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation (AFib), or irregular heartbeat. But after a cut that wouldn't stop bleeding, Karen searched for other options — and found the Amulet research study at CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center. Read her story. |
Rising Rx Drug Costs Continue to Create Tough Choices for Seniors
WEDNESDAY, May 22, 2019 -- A solid minority of senior citizens still struggles to afford their prescription medications, a new government report shows.
About 5% of adults 65 and older don't take their medication as prescribed to cut costs, according to survey data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
About 5% of adults 65 and older don't take their medication as prescribed to cut costs, according to survey data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Anger a Threat to Health in Old Age
THURSDAY, May 9, 2019 -- The loss of loved ones can hit the elderly particularly hard, but a new study suggests it's anger, and not sadness, that may damage the aging body more.
Anger can increase inflammation, which is linked with conditions such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis, the researchers said.
Anger can increase inflammation, which is linked with conditions such as heart disease, cancer and arthritis, the researchers said.
Quick Test Helps Predict Hospital Readmission Risk After Heart Attack
TUESDAY, April 23, 2019 -- For elderly heart attack survivors, how well they perform on a simple mobility test could help predict whether they will be back in the hospital within a month, researchers say.
Nearly one in five of these heart patients are readmitted with complications such as heart failure, bleeding or irregular heart beat within 30 days after leaving the hospital.
Nearly one in five of these heart patients are readmitted with complications such as heart failure, bleeding or irregular heart beat within 30 days after leaving the hospital.
