Senior Spotlight: The Sun Keeps Rising

We know and understand that the older and wiser you get, the more all aspects of us age too. It seems like ‘there is always something’ that is hurting, needs to be seen by a doctor, requires medication or means a dietary change. While not all aspects of aging can be eliminated – they can be made easier. And sun safety is one of those things! And since July is UV Awareness Month... the time to talk about it is now.

Because you have enough other things to think about, we are going to share 3 reasons why sun safety is SO important for seniors. Then we reveal a graphic with 3 steps on just how to do it. There is now an easy button for sun safety for seniors – and you just found it!

The Skin Cancer Foundation has published a blog in the last few years titled ‘The Sun Keeps Rising: Why Seniors Can’t Skip UV Protection.’ Here are 3 key reasons why:

#1: Think longevity.  Mickey Mantle died of cancer at age 63 and famously said, “If I knew I was going to live this long, I’d have taken better care of myself.” It’s never too late to start paying attention to your UV exposure.

#2: Sun exposure is cumulative.  Most skin cancers result from sun damage over the course of our lives and since seniors have lived longer – they carry the highest risk. Monitor past damage, prevent future damage.

#3: Epidemiological, biological and molecular data all point to skin cancer as predominantly a disease of the elderly. At least one in five Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70. The majority of people who develop melanoma are white men over age 55.

Ready to protect yourself? Here’s how:

Cheers to sun safety starting TODAY!

Bobbi

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