Functional Fitness
What it is and how you can improve it By Alison Stanton What do picking up a bag of groceries, getting in and out of the bathtub, and pulling the trash can to the curb all have in common? They are all examples of having functional fitness—a term that Rhonda J. Zonoozi, BS, CHWC, EP-C, […]
At-home Fitness Tips
When it comes to being as functionally fit as possible, people should try to stay as active as they can. “Inactivity is a big culprit when it comes to problems with functional fitness,” Rhonda says. “As people get older, they can become inactive, which weakens the muscles and the bones and make them more frail.” […]
Skin Cancer 101
Tips on preventing skin cancer and when to get screened By Alison Stanton The beautiful, sunny weather that is so prevalent in Arizona can have a dark side. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, and Arizona’s plentiful sunshine puts residents at high risk for developing this deadly disease. […]
Ensuring Medication Safety
Tips on properly storing and taking pills, vitamins and other drugs By Alison Stanton When medications are taken correctly, they can help people feel better, keep symptoms at bay and even cure disease. Unfortunately, notes Dawn Sullivan, Pharm.D., board certified geriatric pharmacist, some older adults may unwittingly put their health at risk by the way […]
Medication Safety Resources
When was the last time you cleaned out your household supply of expired or unused medicines? To ensure the medicines you take are both safe and effective, keep an eye on the expiration dates and safely dispose of any expired or unwanted medicines. NON-NARCOTIC MEDICATIONS: Mix medicines (do not crush tablets or capsules) with an […]
Help While Healing
Sun Health Care Transitions Program focuses on supporting patients after hospitalization By Gretchen Pahia When Surprise resident Don Grover had open-heart surgery in January he and his wife Joyce realized they had questions they didn’t think to ask before leaving the hospital. The care Don received at Banner Boswell Medical Center in Sun City, during […]
Stress Less as You Recuperate
If you or a loved one has experienced a hospitalization or significant health event, you know that the recovery period can be a stressful and challenging time. Here are some tips to help you as you regain strength and begin to feel better. See your primary care physician (PCP) within the first one to two […]
Shake up your nutrition for better breathing
Dealing with the symptoms of COPD and the medical treatments used to manage the condition can make eating more challenging. Choose nourishing and easy-to-prepare foods and drinks to help you stay on top of your nutrition as well as your COPD. Enjoy these refreshing high-calorie recipes to promote weight gain, which can be important for […]
Diabetes Education and Training is Covered by Medicare, Other Insurers
Individuals receive 10 hours of training plus nutrition counseling According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the American Diabetes Association, nearly 30 million people in the United States have diabetes, including more than 25 percent of adults age 65 and older. Of those with diabetes, nearly 26 percent are unaware of their […]
Heart Attack Signs and Symptoms – Women and Men ARE Different
Did you know the signs of heart attack differ by gender? The following information is from the American Heart Association, and was reviewed by Anthony Martinez, BSN, RN, Clinical Program Manager for Heart Failure/Chest Pain at Banner Boswell Medical Center. Women Women may not experience chest pain commonly associated with heart attack. Symptoms can include […]
