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Sometimes caring for a loved one with dementia means seeking outside help
As our society ages, more and more families are struggling to live with a family member who is suffering from dementia or Alzheimer disease. While memory loss can be a frightening experience for our
Seniors Today Demand Greater Mobility
Seniors are more mobile today than ever before and with the Baby Boomer generation set to join the ranks of older Americans, the demand for greater mobility is expected to dramatically increase. Cens
Used Wheelchair Van Buying Tips
Instead of buying a brand new wheelchair van, you can opt to get a used wheelchair van. Ideally, you want to contact a qualified evaluator about your particular needs, including limitations of the wh
Seniors Pay High Price for Gap in Benefits Coverage
Since the Medicare Part D drug benefit was unveiled, it has proven to be even more confusing and inefficient than its critics predicted. Even seniors who have been able to register for the program mu
Maintain Your Brain Strategies to Help Prevent Alzheimer s Disease
It's almost become a joke. Forget the word you wanted to use and joke 'Must be early Alzheimer's.' Lose track of where you left your keys? "Doh! Guess I'm getting Alzheimer's." Alzheimer's Disease is
Her Montana Spirit laughs in the breezes of the Bitterroot Range
It never fails. You could almost count on a full blown fiasco when the circus came to town! “Oh for crying out loud!” Mom would often exclaim as we would wheel up in front of her apartment building i
What do you need to know about senior s health
As one progresses in age, he retreats in health or fitness. Though senior citizens are counseled to stay fit, it is barely the case like. Numerous natural transformations occur in the body as it move
Which of These 4 Personal Mobility Scooters Will You Own
There are many makes and models of personal mobility scooters to choose from. Break them down and they fall into the 4 following categories of scooters. Here they are:
1) Folding/Easily
Baby Boomer Healthy Aging Survival Kit
"Living longer and living better, that's what my baby boomer patients are looking for," says Dr. Steven Lamm, New York City internist and author of "Younger at Last."
While aging is a fa
Medicare Drug Benefit Gaining Millions Of Enrollees
According to a recent report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Medicare's new prescription drug benefit now covers 25 million Americans, with an average of 250,000 new enrollees
Caregiving Tips for Boomers 5 Tips for Decreasing the Cost of Caring for Elderly Parents
Over 30 million Baby Boomers provide countless hours of assistance to elderly parents at no charge. It is estimated that, using average hourly wages, the total amount of this uncompensated care is co
Seniors Can Benefit From Medicare s Preventive Services
As a former Secretary of Health & Human Services (HHS), I am particularly interested in the recent changes to Medicare. I've been reading a lot about the new prescription drug coverage, also known as
Is Exercise a Natural Sleep Aid for Seniors
There are a number of reasons why exercise, particularly if performed at the right time of day, is considered the most positive sleep aid for seniors. None, however, are more significant than the fac
Curved Stair Lifts An Overview
If you are looking to purchase a stair lift and are worried about getting one to fit because you have a curved, odd shaped staircase or multiple landings – dont be! Curved stair lifts are just what y
Mobility Electric Scooters Freedom for the Elderly
There would not be much excitement in life if you had to spend it sitting in a chair or lying in a bed every day. Relying on somebody else to perform simple tasks for you, such as getting a drink of
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