April 8th, 2024 Royce Shook
Remarkability lies in the edges. The biggest, fastest, slowest, richest, easiest, most difficult. Not everyone wants to be remarkable most just want to be ordinary and they do not appreciate your efforts to be remarkable. So what? Most people are ostriches, heads in the sand, unable to help you anyway. Your goal isn’t to please […]
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January 17th, 2024 Royce Shook
Dear Rheumatoid Arthritis Survivor, Greetings! I want to introduce myself (with apologies to the “Stones)-I am Rheumatoid Arthritis. While I may have found my way into your life, I want you to know that there’s a brighter side to this journey. Let’s focus on the positivity within this challenging situation. I’m like a hidden warrior […]
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January 16th, 2024 Royce Shook
As you may know, I have been diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Soon after I received this news, I received an email from a friend that is below. In the next post, you will see that I rewrote the post to reflect a more positive outlook. Hi. My name is Rheumatoid Arthritis. I’m an invisible autoimmune […]
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January 14th, 2024 Royce Shook
This is very important information about Cardiac arrest symptoms. The article is posted here The main points are below: Of the more than 356,000 cardiac arrests in the United States each year, 90% are fatal. While there are some known signs of sudden cardiac arrest, it usually occurs without warning. Researchers from the Smidt Heart Institute […]
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November 14th, 2023 Royce Shook
The future of AI in healthcare is promising and holds tremendous potential to revolutionize the industry. As seniors I belwive we have a vested interested in making sure that technology is used properly in healthcare. After a review of the issues here are my (not expert) thoughts on where where AI is expected to have […]
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August 26th, 2023 Royce Shook
Last thoughts on subjective ageing. Modern medicine should be adding life to years; not just more years to life. According to Stats Canada, there were over 861,000 people aged 85 and older counted in the 2021 Census, more than twice the number observed in the 2001 Census. The population aged 85 and older is one […]
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June 1st, 2023 Royce Shook
Listen up! If you want some peace of mind when dealing with the complicated world of healthcare, you have got to get yourself a patient advocate. Sure, healthcare providers may have their own advocates, but those guys work for the man. Your personal health advocate can monitor things while you focus on feeling better. Having […]
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May 18th, 2023 Royce Shook
My Age Put Me At Greater Risk This is from the Tri-Cities Seniors Action Society Newsletter, thanks to Ken for the information “My wife and I recently retired and are looking forward to travelling and enjoying our leisure time. I heard the recommendations on the radio and TV to get vaccinated for influenza but I […]
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February 16th, 2023 Royce Shook
There is some evidence to suggest that eating a diet rich in vegetables, including broccoli, cauliflower, and spinach, may be beneficial for people with arthritis. These vegetables are high in nutrients like vitamins C and K, which are important for maintaining healthy bones and reducing inflammation. These foods are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, […]
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