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Something For Seniors To Smile About
A generation ago, dentures and bridgework were all too common among U.S. seniors. Today, according to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans are keeping their
Tips on Caring for Aging Parents
Remember when you used to get sick and mom and dad would take care of you? In adulthood, however, the tables are turned.
With more people living well into their 80s and 90s, many adult c
Aging Parents and Role Reversal
This is the day you thought would never happen. Your roles in life are reversing. You’re trying to make decisions for yourself and your Aging Parent. What will be best for them without altering your
Seniors Don t Overlook Your Changing Sleep Needs
Many seniors are becoming all too familiar with the "tired" part of "retired." While many anticipated a new and more relaxing chapter in their lives in retirement, some are finding that a good night'
Seniors Serving Other Seniors As Caregivers
As the first of the 77 million baby boomers have begun turning 60, retirement has started taking on a whole new meaning: Namely, today's seniors want to stay active, involved-and working. Whether it
Caring For A Loved One With Involuntary Emotions
Rebecca and her family were in a terrible car accident during their family vacation more than 10 years ago, and Rebecca suffered a traumatic brain injury. Although she has made significant steps towa
Elder Day Care A Novel Idea
Okay, we all know how hectic life is for people nowadays. We have jobs, kids, social lives, and other things that keep us busy.
People have been questioning for years the ethical argumen
Virtual Help For Caregivers
If you are-or know-a baby boomer caring for a parent or other loved one, you're not alone. More than 50 million adults in the U.S. care for an aging or ill relative and this number is projected to ri
Caring for Aging Parents Puts Boomers in a Bind
You’re rushing out of the office on a weeknight, hoping to get your daughter to soccer practice on time, cook dinner and help your other child with their homework. Just as you hit the road, you
Medication and Older Adults
You are a partner in your health care. This is a partnership between you, your doctor, and your pharmacist. You need to be assertive and knowledgeable about the medications you take.
The
Why Swimming is the Perfect Exercise for Seniors
There are a many reasons why swimming and water-based exercise may be the best choice for seniors. Water based exercises are second only to walking in lowest rates for injuries. They are commonly use
Make Life Easier on Those Caring for Ailing Loved Ones
When Carl Pearson’s ailing mother could no longer live alone safely, he and his wife Rita brought her to their home in Dallas so they could care for her. Wanting to preserve his mother’s
Caring From A Distance
Distance may make the heart grow fonder but it can also make it more difficult for adult children to look out for their aging parents or relatives. Fortunately, there is a way to manage the situation
Stair Lifts Keep Seniors Living Well
Having to rely on others to do the most basic physical activities around the home is not how most people envision their senior years.
Growing older can mean having to deal with many diff
Should You Join AARP
The AARP used to be the American Association of Retired Persons.
The AARP is known for representing and speaking on behalf of aging populations based in the United States.
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