Senior Health & Lifestyles
County Senior Services
Resolve to stay active and healthy in 2018! Did you know that Frederick County has a number of services and
Resolve to stay active and healthy in 2018! Did you know that Frederick County has a number of services and
Many families reach a point when they recognize that an older relative needs more than occasional assistance. When a family
Type 2 diabetes affects about 27 million people in the U.S. — including about 12 million seniors. This serious condition
Many senior citizens fail to report pain to a doctor because of a common misconception that pain is a natural
Falls are a leading cause of injury and illness for seniors. In fact, 40 percent of all nursing home admissions
Compared to 1963, the way Americans are aging has changed dramatically. We live longer, we work longer, and there are
Mental health is as important for senior citizens as it is for other age groups. Some of the most common
June is Cataract Awareness Month. According to a report from Prevent Blindness, 22.3 million Americans have cataracts. More than half
According to the American Institute of Stress, 60 percent of all human illnesses and disease are caused by stress. In
Your kidneys are responsible for filtering your blood. These vital organs clean 200 liters of blood a day. They also