Retired NASA Engineers called back to fix Hubble Space Telescope Scientists at NASA are breathing a sigh of relief now that the Hubble Space Telescope is operational again and providing more breathtaking views of the cosmos. Problems with Hubble’s payload computer caused the 31-year-old spacecraft to shut itself down on June 13. According to the … Continue reading “Retired NASA Engineers called back to fix Hubble Space Telescope”
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Hospice Care and End of Life at Home
Hospice Care and End of Life at Home Coneigh Sea cared for her husband while he was a hospice patient in their Murfreesboro, Tennessee home. Sea managed all of his medications and his bodily fluids, mostly by herself. Although her husband died in 1993, Sea still remembers the burden that is placed on her. It’s … Continue reading “Hospice Care and End of Life at Home”
Smoke From Wildfires More Toxic Than We Thought
Smoke From Wildfires More Toxic Than We Thought In July, Samir Kumar was running errands in his uptown Manhattan neighborhood and thought the air felt thick. The 29-year-old New York resident, who has asthma, said he had to take bigger breaths because he started experiencing shortness of breath and tightness in his chest. Fortunately, he … Continue reading “Smoke From Wildfires More Toxic Than We Thought”
Coronavirus – The Latest News and Information
Coronavirus – The Latest News and Information Alabama resident Christy Carpenter said she and her family were not vaccinated against COVID-19 because of concerns over how soon the vaccines were rolled out. Carpenter family members were skeptical, at first, over how quickly the vaccines were created compared to other vaccines that took years to develop. … Continue reading “Coronavirus – The Latest News and Information”
Best Vitamin D Supplements
Best Vitamin D Supplements If there’s one vitamin essential in keeping bones, teeth, and muscles healthy, it’s vitamin D. The nutrient (also known as “ergocalciferol”) is a fat-soluble vitamin that regulates phosphate in the body and helps the body absorb and retain calcium, a mineral that promotes strong bones. Besides supporting bone health, a growing … Continue reading “Best Vitamin D Supplements”
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert
Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert In the digital world of malware and spyware, enabling a password is not enough anymore to keep your smartphone safe. Once hackers have control of your phone, they can access sensitive information, including phone numbers of your contacts, credit care numbers, bank information, and other data used in transacting business … Continue reading “Elderly Scam / Fraud Alert”
Senior Age Tech
Senior Age Tech Seniors across the country are embracing technology and installing smart-home devices designed to help them maintain their independence as long as possible. At the same time, a growing number of studies are finding that seniors do not know how to use technology but some are willing to learn. In fact, some seniors … Continue reading “Senior Age Tech”
Managing LUPUS
Managing LUPUS If you have a fever, extreme fatigue, or inflammation in your feet or toes, you may believe you have a COVID-19 infection. Similarly, if you experience chest pain when taking a deep breath, you may think you are having a heart attack. But, if a doctor rules out COVID-19 or a heart attack, … Continue reading “Managing LUPUS”
Seniors and COVID-Social Isolation Of Elderly
Seniors and COVID-Social Isolation Of Elderly When dining rooms reopened at senior living communities operated by Laurence Gerber, residents were hesitant to meet in groups again. After all, the seniors had been in social isolation since the COVID-19 outbreak began in early 2020. Seniors were the hardest hit during the pandemic and health officials advised … Continue reading “Seniors and COVID-Social Isolation Of Elderly”
The History of Tuna
The History of Tuna Tuna holds the distinction as one of the world’s most popular fish and one of the most reliable food sources. While cans of tuna sit on shelves in kitchen pantries around the world, the high-protein, low-fat fish is also on the menus of well-known restaurants. But Subway, one of the world’s … Continue reading “The History of Tuna”