Do you have prediabetes?
posted 6 months ago | 1 comment
Underlying today’s growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes is a much larger epidemic called prediabetes – which is when the blood sugar levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be called diabetes. But a diagnosis of prediabetes doesn’t mea...
Senior Drivers: Tune Up Your Driving Skills
posted 6 months ago | -1 comments
While age doesn’t make someone a bad driver it does bring about the physical changes such as reduced vision, reaction time, hearing and range of motion that can make driving more difficult. But, what makes this a more complicated problem is these ...
New Options for Seniors with Cataracts
posted 6 months ago, updated about 9 hours later | 5 comments
For the millions of bifocal wearing baby boomers and seniors who will eventually need cataract surgery there’s great news! New types of implantable lenses are now available that allow cataract patients to see near, far, and in between without wear...
Employment Resources for Retirees
posted 6 months ago | 0 comments
The financial strains of retirement and the reality that 20 or more years of total leisure may not be all that satisfying is drawing millions of retirees back into the workforce, and is shaping the retirement views of baby boomers nationwide.
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A New Food Pyramid for Senior’s
posted 7 months ago | 2 comments
One of the most important findings to emerge from recent nutrition research is the recognition that older adults have a different set of nutritional requirements than their younger counterparts. Those differences were significant enough to inspire...
How to Find a Good Home-Care Aide
posted 7 months ago | 3 comments
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, around 1.4 million Americans require the help of a paid caregiver each year. But finding good home-care can be a real challenge. Here are some tips that can help.
Know Your Needs
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Know Your Needs
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Choosing the Right Hearing Aid
posted 7 months ago | 1 comment
If you’re struggling to make out what people are saying, you’re not alone. About one-third of Americans over the age 60, and half of those over age 85, have some degree of hearing loss. But the good news is that hearing aids have improved dramatic...
Wanna tax rebate? You gotta file first
posted 7 months ago | 4 comments
The economic stimulus package that President Bush signed into law on Feb. 13 means that around 130 million Americans will be eligible to receive a tax rebate check beginning in May. But there’s a catch lower income seniors need to know about!
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Tips for seniors who don’t take their medicine
posted 8 months ago | 2 comments
According to the National Council on Patient Information and Education, a whopping three-quarters of Americans admit to not always taking their prescription medicines as directed. And medicines don’t do much good if they never leave the bottle. He...
Tax Breaks for Caregivers
posted 8 months ago | 0 comments
If you’re supporting an elderly parent, you may qualify for some tax relief – if you pass Uncle Sam’s tax test. Here’s what you should know.
If you’re supporting your elderly mother (or father), to get a tax deduction, you’ll need to claim her a...
If you’re supporting your elderly mother (or father), to get a tax deduction, you’ll need to claim her a...
