Wrinkles and Grey Hair Are One Thing

Senile Purpura is quite another

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The heat index is 105 degrees, yet I pull a long-sleeved shirt over my head to go for a walk. Sure, it will help keep the UV rays of the sun from planting skin cancer on my arms, but then, so would sunscreen.

Despite the stifling heat and humidity, I wear the long-sleeved shirt to hide the deep red and purple bruises on my…