At 100 years old, some people may be grateful to be alive, but life for Helen Daniels of Poughkeepsie, NY, was difficult because of back pain from osteoporosis. Her osteoporosis (thinning of the bones) had led to fractures in her spine, making it difficult to walk. But thanks to a minimally invasive surgical procedure called balloon kyphoplasty, Ms. Daniels is now walking again.
According to this article, 100-Year-Old Woman Gets Relief From Debilitating Back Pain After Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, balloon kyphoplasty is a procedure where:
a needle and tube are used to create a small pathway into the fractured bone. Orthopedic …read more

More and more people find themselves among the Sandwich Generation ranks because people are living longer. Diseases that used to be allowed to run their course are now being treated.
Of course, cold showers aren’t the typical way to maintain health and longevity, but, hey, it works for this guy. Let’s see, if my dad, who is 74, takes a cold shower every day, I could be a member of the Sandwich Generation for 26 more years.
I’m pretty sure that would qualify me for the “Double-Decker Sandwich Generation” Club, possibly caring for parents, children and grandchildren. I’m sure I won’t be …read more