According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most diagnosed cancer in the U.S. in both men and women and is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Survival rates have increased since the 1980s because of advancements in early detection and treatment, but managing the disease can still present many physical, Read More
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Focus on Heart Health in the Season of Love
This February, a month known for the celebration of love and its most obvious symbol, also marks the 61st American Heart Month. Heart disease impacts people of all ages and can lead to serious health problems. The American Heart Association’s 2024 report on heart attack and stroke statistics shows that heart disease is the leading Read More
Home For The Holidays
Thanksgiving is quickly approaching with Christmas and New Year’s Eve just around the bend. Holidays that typically signal a time to get together and rejoice. However, this year brings with it some increased difficulties and heavy stresses. The COVID-19 pandemic makes gathering in large groups a difficult affair, and simple holiday pleasures become frustrating exercises Read More
Safe Voting For The Elderly
We’re less than a month away from one of the most divisive presidential elections in history, smack in the middle of a global pandemic. These are strange and unprecedented times, and voting is more important than ever. Understanding how and where to vote can be difficult for elderly populations, so Granny Nannies is here to Read More
Safe In Nature
As we collectively come to terms with the new normal, doing our best to make the right choices to preserve our lives as well as our mental and emotional well-being, many of us are struggling with all this time spent inside. While the safest place for your elderly loved ones during the pandemic remains at home, Read More