Cankles—Causes And Treatment

Cankles—Causes And Treatment The word “cankles” may not be familiar to everyone and may even seem humorous. In fact, the term combines the words “calf” and “ankles” and is used as slang. “Cankles is not a medical term, nor is it a medical condition,” Rich Weil, an exercise physiologist and director of the New York … Continue reading “Cankles—Causes And Treatment”

Live Long And Prosper!

Live Long And Prosper! Living a long, healthy life does not happen by chance; it depends on how well you care for your body, mind, and relationships.  According to Dr. Parul Goyal, a geriatrician at Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, aging well consists of three components: physical health, emotional connection, and mental support. And within these … Continue reading “Live Long And Prosper!”

FCP Live-In Achieves Prestigious CHAP Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Home Care

FCP Live-In Achieves Prestigious CHAP Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Home Care STRATFORD, CT – FCP Live-In, a leading provider of specialized live-in home care services, is proud to announce it has officially been awarded accreditation by the Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). This prestigious designation recognizes FCP Live-In’s adherence to the highest national … Continue reading “FCP Live-In Achieves Prestigious CHAP Accreditation, Reinforcing Commitment to Excellence in Home Care”

Health Care Costs Worry Americans The Most

Health Care Costs Worry Americans The Most Marcos Bello was laid off in 2025, and his employer only provided 10 days of healthcare coverage. Like many other workers facing layoffs, Bello had to decide how—or whether—to get health insurance after his coverage ended. After performing a cost-benefit analysis, Bello, 33, decided to forgo health insurance, … Continue reading “Health Care Costs Worry Americans The Most”

Benefits Of Walking

Benefits Of Walking Walking is widely recognized as an activity that provides many benefits, including boosting heart health, strengthening muscles and bones, and helping to maintain a healthy weight. Now, research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine has added another benefit: Walking every day can add up to 11 years to your life—even … Continue reading “Benefits Of Walking”

Aging in Place Challenges

Aging in Place Challenges For many older adults, aging in place means staying independent and maintaining control over their lives. But seniors should be aware that staying in their homes as long as possible can come with a number of challenges. Research shows that due to the growing older adult population in the United States … Continue reading “Aging in Place Challenges”

1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age

1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age Do you sometimes feel a little stiffness in your hips when you get up, but the twinge eases a bit once you start walking? What we may not realize is that hips can tighten with age, especially when we spend a lot of time … Continue reading “1 Stretch You Should Be Doing More Of As You Age”