Running the marathon of my life
I ran my first Los Angeles marathon in 1999. I just wanted to try it at least once. My son who was in the Marines, encouraged me to run it...
Seniors
Seniors with sickle cell
According to the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, the average life expectancy of a person with sickle cell disease is now in the..
Hurting joints
Arthritis Foundation Arthritis and related conditions can affect anyone, no matter what their race. Osteoarthritis, the common form..
Things that can be done while you’re thinking straight
I used to hear my father, Simon Hunter, say in his prayers, “God, I thank you for waking me up in my right mind.” We children would..
Myths about the aging brain revealed
Four common myths surrounding the brain Who says you can’t teach a mind new tricks at any age? Recent research shows that Americans have..
The best safety devices for seniors
When it comes to safety, it seems seniors everywhere are taking heed of the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of..
Alzheimer’s disease
Finding the Right Kind of Help at Home Dealing with the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s Disease takes its toll on everyone involved...