Shingles, particularly asphalt shingles, are the most common material and are budget-friendly. Metal roofs are growing in popularity thanks to their durable and eco-friendly design but remain pricier.
Specifically, Shields is working to encourage others to embrace aging and the increased risk of shingles for people over 50. About one million people develop shingles in the U.S. each year.
When Nancy Greeley was in her 50s, her sister, an infectious-disease specialist at the University of Rochester, told her to get the shingles vaccine. Despite Greeley’s best intentions ...