Archives
2006
November/December 2006Don't flush those pills: Disposing of drugs
How to avoid dangerous drug errors
Helping older low-income job seekers get back to work
Osteoporosis: Men get it, too
Pumpkin, squash, pears, persimmons: Healthy treats for a trim holiday
2005
January/February
New Peninsula Medical Center wins crucial city, district approvals
Senior Focus program brings health benefits to older adults
Organic foods -- good for your health, community, environment
Good hygiene can help during cold, flu season
Wise and Well program takes screenings to San Mateo Coastside
2004
November/Decemeber
Listening to Alzheimer's -- tools help caregivers meet challenges
Screening offers hope for early detection of lung cancer
Learning tools to talk directly about feelings help solve conflicts, bring couples closer
Doctor offers strategy to beat the 'big four'
October
Day program helps seniors maintain independence
Metabolic Syndrome more common in men, women of color
Taking fear out of the 'nursing home' question
Heed the symptoms of common heartburn
Seniors, disabled renters and homeowners may qualify for tax breaks
July/August
Testing and balance training help elders avoid hazardous falls
Ancient art of massage is a timeless tension reliever for all ages
Lifeline comes to the aid of older adults living independently
Managing your medications -- why it pays to shop around
Latest techniques shorten recovery time for knee replacement
May
Great dramatic performances require a simple, healthful lifestyle
Volunteer program celebrates 30 years in San Mateo County
Older adults have resources for coping with life's challenges
To drive or not to drive -- Mills-Peninsula offers expert evaluation
New medications offer breakthrough in arthiritis treatment
March
Benefit of new prescription drug legislation debated
March is National Colorectal Cancer Month
Guided imagery helps reduce surgical anxiety, pain
Snoring is no laughing matter when it keeps others awake
Latest treatments help curb urinary incontinence
February
Survey shows almost all county seniors rely on their automobiles
Women's Heart Advantage focuses on women and heart disease
These doctors specialize in caring for people in the hospital
Heart disease and older women's health
High-tech eICU makes intensive care even more intensive
2003
November/December
Award-winning MD offers care for all ages at San Carlos Clinic
Couple's generosity benefits the entire community
National expert will be Second Annual Diabetes Conference speaker
People with Alzheimer's Disease express spirituality through art
No better way to get holiday spirit than to share it with others
October
Survey hopes to stimulate elder driver safety discussion
Team goal is to manage chronic illness
Caregiver U. provides "how-to" know how for care providers
A warm pool soothes those sore joints
Skin inspections key to early melanoma detection
August/September
Forgetfulness can be no laughing matter
Prevent injuries to maintain a healthy back
Over 65 and smoke-free - effective strategies for calling it quits
New hip replacement surgical procedure and materials speed recovery and lessen pain
Support groups offer opportunity to share and understand
July
There's no place like home dialysis
Research leads to improved diabetes treatment, cancer detection
'Wise and Well' program helps fight heart disease, diabetes
Annuities, trusts for sale?
All the rage - exploring new, healthy options for letting off steam
June
eMAP ensures that patients receive correct medication
Hormone replacement - putting the facts to work for you
Single hospital rooms not only are nicer; they're safer for patients
Japanese massage technique puts healing stress relief at fingertips
Control high blood pressure with healthy eating
May
Longer life, greater experiences
Safe Internet surfing
Help for age-related hearing loss
Mini Medical School topics
Heart failure initiatives succeed
Avoid pitfalls to cooperation
My doctor says I have low bone mineral density but not
osteoporosis. What should I do?
March/April
Get help early when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Senior advocate's advice: Let your voice be heard
Senior Companions targeted in state budget debate
Feng Shui promises health benefits
Nutrition experts help you keep the pounds off
Kick the smoking habit for good
January/February
How common is depression among older adults and what can be done about it?
Prevention may stop diabetes
Geriatrician special training key to healthy aging
Simple test tracks heart disease risk
Pumping iron can reinvigorate
Scholarships for seniors support family caregivers
2002
Oct/Nov/Dec
Medicare discounts prescription drug cost
Experts help beat 'diabetes burnout'
New technologies target early breast cancer detecton
Is it valuable to monitor my own blood pressure at home?
Be alert to new frauds, scams
Prevent dangerous complications from hernias
August/September
Seniors play key role in disaster preparedness
Research probes quality of life with chronic illness
You're getting very healthy . . . healing hypnotherapy
My ankles often are swollen. Is there anything I can do?
Get the most out of your doctor's visit
Active life is healthy life for today's older man
July
Manage neck, shoulder pain before it manages you
Get help for heartburn and protect against disease
Volunteers have all the fun
Does it matter how fast I walk if it's my primary form of exercise?
Turning life around after it's been turned upside-down by illness
June
Workshop addresses end-of-life decisions
Prevent, treat common skin cancer
Put knees at ease, learn care, prevention and treatment
Find out how to up your odds against stroke
How do I know I'm getting enough sleep? What is typical?
Preparation can help ensure successful surgery
May
Storytelling is 'Chicken Soup for Grandparent's Soul'
Solutions to a troubling trend
When worry, anxiety are cause for seeking help
Make the most of leisure time for a healthy mind and body
Are fish rich in omega-3 fatty acids good for your heart?
Taking care of caregivers - course offers powerful tools
April
Latest cancer screenings up odds of successful treatment
Lifesaving defibrillator makes way to public places
Yoga builds strength, flexibility
Hormone Replacement: Is it Worth it?
What medications can cause problems in the sun?
March
Good nutrition can help save eyesight
Elder abuse often goes undetected and unreported
Recognizing and treating early Alzheimer's disease
Volunteers live a life full of variety
Cultivating vitality the Chinese way
Ask the doctor about multiple prescriptions
February
Love's meaning transcends romance
Intervention helps bypass need for open heart surgery
Keys to coping with cancer
Classes help protect health and financial assets
Leg problems signal poor circulation
Ask the doctor about anthrax
January
September 11 and stress: How are you coping?
Why commit to fitness? Because Jack LaLanne says so
Cholesterol guidelines adjusted
Osteoporosis is a disease for which both women and men are at risk
Start with the spine to work toward wellness
2001
November/December
Aging is an attitude that can be changed
Celebrating alone? Dip into your resources
Simple steps may prevent a fall
Flu vaccine a good choice and in good supply
Memory lapses are often just a matter of course
Second opinions enhance prostate cancer treatment
October
How do I tell if it's time to consider some kind of day care program for a loved one?
Better testing, treatment improve chances of surviving cancer
High in fact, low in hype -- make the most of food labels
Learn how music can heal body, mind and soul
Soft tissue rheumatism -- what aches is not always arthritis
August/September
Sleep apnea and the struggle for air
Can You Get Blood Clots From Flying?
Depression: Shedding light on a hidden disease
Facing the risks and realities of driving
Tackle problems early to maintain healthy hands
Health plan branches out from family tree
May
Advance Directive: A guide and a gift
A wrinkle in time -- how our faces reflect age
Description is key to diagnosis, treatment of dizziness
What's the correct way to relieve lower back pain - a heating pad or a cold pack?
Men, love and sex: Older can be better
Being an elder is more than just being older
April
Asthma on the rise in America -- how education can help
Chinese medicine -- from prevention to symptom management
Project to expand door-to-door assistance
Earthquake: Retrofit your disaster plan
Stay one step ahead of leg pain -- recognize vascular disease
Cholesterol-lowering Drugs
March
Self-help course focuses on living well with arthritis, fibromyalgia
Keep muscles strong with or without pumping iron
Experts present the latest research, treatments for Parkinson's Disease
What is the best way to screen for colon cancer?
From tigers to traffic -- how to be the master of modern-day stress
Ancient Chinese philosophy forms cornerstone of healing arts
February
What to do about that ringing, buzzing or chirping in your ears
Are older adults more susceptible to severe cases of infectious disease?
Family Service Agency offers opportunities for older workers
Fitness Center a great place to start
Find the way to joy with an open heart and mind.
Finding answers to questions of the heart
Ready resources 24 -- hours a day
January
The latest in detecting, treating high blood pressure
Posture, prevention and exercise -- prescription for a healthy spine
Screenings help prevent blindness
Getting enough sleep
How to save your house, savings in case of long-term illness
Orthopedics honors
Let go of the past, create the future with forgiveness
