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The promise of freedom with COVID-19 vaccination Dr. Edsel Maurice T. Salvana Among the most impacted segments of the population during this COVID-19 pandemic are the elderly and the children. After the first enhanced community quarantine from last year was lifted, the propensity of COVID-19 to...

Photos from PBA, June Mar Fajardo's Instagram account,  Saint Pio Home for the Elderly's Facebook page San Miguel Beer big man June Mar Fajardo continues to share his countless blessings to those in need. Fajardo, who just turned 31 on Tuesday, celebrated his birthday by extending help to...

People over 60, and especially over 80, are at risk for loneliness and severe infection. Here are some steps they can take to keep themselves healthy “Trying to preserve some sense of normalcy is important for older people’s wellbeing,” says Dr. Joy Mercader , a cardiologist at Medical Plaza...

Practical tips on protecting our senior citizens from the dreaded Covid-19 Illustration from Freepik The current global health emergency has had medical professionals, experts, and scientists racing against time to save people’s lives and also uncover more knowledge about the coronavirus disease...

Plus, the perfect gifts to jumpstart their new goals By this time, grandparents have settled themselves into their daily routine, which consists of doing chores, surfing the internet, or playing with dogs, but most of the time, the idea of trying new things, let alone getting out of bed, could mean...