MYTH: SENIORS DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT SUN EXPOSURE ANYMORE

In the case of sun protection, age does NOT matter. Damage to the skin from ultraviolet (UV) radiation is cumulative throughout your life. It is currently estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer by the age of 70 and millions more are treated each year for precancerous lesions. So, the need for vigilance with sun protective practices never wanes.