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Summer Money Saving Energy Tips for Seniors
Most everyone is looking for ways to save money; especially seniors who are aging in place. One way to do that is to reduce the amount of energy used every month. Here are a few ideas for ways you can either cut back or things you [...]
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Safety at home is so important; especially for seniors. Falls in the home cause more injuries to the elderly than anything else. So, knowing what you can do to protect yourself or your loved can help prevent that happening.
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Providing care for someone else can tap a person’s energy. Read through these holiday tips to learn a few ways to make it easier on yourself.
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Every year 36,000 people die in the United States due to complications related to the flu. If you are over 50, you could be at risk for these complications.
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Destination RX is a website that helps you manage your drug costs and make good decisions about your medications. It could be a good tool to help you manage your, or a loved one’s, medications.
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New research on aspirin shows there may be more to the little pill than you think. Some good, some not so good. Well worth the read, especially for the older folks.
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Any adult child who has cared for an aging parent knows that caring for someone else (beyond your other obligations) is taxing. No one can expect you to be superhuman; neither should you. Don’t feel guilty about a little time to yourself.
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When it comes to falls, using that ‘ounce of prevention’ is worth it’s weight in gold. Show in this video is a bed that lifts the occupant up to a standing position. The draw to a bed like this may not be only in this feature. It is also able to adjust to a wide variety of positions for other activities, including just sitting up to watch television.
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As reported in a AARP Bulletin, the results of their study over a 21 year period indicates that men and women who not married are at greater risk of Alzheimer’s.
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We know that strokes can cause permanent damage and even death. But, did you know that the elderly are at higher risk than any other age group? Learn more about things that could put them (or you) at higher risk.
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