Healthy Living

AMD and Low Vision Awareness Month

February 7, 2024

Mountain Pacific

Updated February 18, 2025 Vision loss is among the top ten causes of disability in the United States. Prevent Blindness America estimates the number of people who are blind or visually impaired will double by 2030 unless corrective actions are taken. While many factors can lead to loss of vision in America, the most common cause […]

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Winter Home Safety: Tips and Tricks to Prevent a Fall

January 12, 2024

Mountain Pacific

Making sure your home is safe means more than checking window locks and smoke detectors. When the weather gets cold, rainy or icy, a big part of home safety, especially for those 65 and older, is taking steps to prevent the risk for falls. Falls are a leading cause of injury-related deaths among older adults. One […]

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

January 2, 2024

Mountain Pacific

  When temperatures, schedules and daylight hours shift, many people find their mood changes too. This can happen during any change in season, but happens more often in the fall and winter months. Some people describe themselves as having the “winter blues” when the days are shorter as they will feel better in the spring when […]

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