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Make the Most of Healthy Aging Month

WEBSeptember is Healthy Aging Month— a time to focus on wellbeing during the process of aging. Developing habits that promote good health before retirement will maximize the …

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Speech Changes in Older Adults

WEBNormal aging may cause tissue, glandular, and muscular changes in the jaw, tongue, salivary glands and throat. The vocal mechanism is specifically affected by age. …

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Caregivers Need Digital Help

WEBAbout Mary Hager. Mary Hager is an award winning journalist and editor, having worked for Newsweek and Life magazines and written for numerous other publications, including …

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The Impact of Fast Food on the Health of Seniors

WEBMany packaged snacks and most fast-food meals are high in saturated fats, sugars, and salt. Most junk food is low in fiber and fails to deliver the important nutrients that are …

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How Medicare Patients and Other Seniors Can Correct Errors in …

WEBAbout T.C. Kelly. Prior to his retirement, T.C. Kelly handled litigation and appeals in state and federal courts across the Midwest. He focused his practice on criminal defense, …

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Alternatives to Nursing Home Care

WEBFamily members sometimes feel that nursing homes are the only alternative for a relative who needs more care than the family can provide. A parent’s health condition might …

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Dance’s Impact on the Health of Seniors

WEBMartha Graham said, “Dance is the hidden language of the soul of the body.” The benefit of expressing the soul through dance might explain Satchel Paige’s advice: “Dance like …

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Overcoming the Challenges of Eating Solo

WEBAbout Carol Habercoss. Carol Habercoss has been working with seniors for over 20 years, currently in a non-profit health care setting using the PACE (Program of All Inclusive …

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The Friendship Line: A Lifeline for Lonely Seniors

WEBHelp develop community support for the individual you suspect is lonely. “But perhaps the best intervention is simply to be interested in the person,” he says. “He or she can …

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The Cost of Homemaker and Home Health Aide Services

WEBAccording to a 2021 survey by Genworth, the nationwide median cost of homemaker services for seniors is $26 per hour. The nationwide median cost of home health aide …

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Advice for Caregivers Part 4

WEBCaregiving is exhausting, both physically and emotionally, as well as time-consuming. That means that caregivers need–and should take advantage of–all the help and support they …

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Activities of Daily Living: Measurements to Qualify for Benefits and

WEBAs you begin to take a serious look at assisted living options for seniors, you will find that a great deal of emphasis is placed on helping seniors perform the activities of daily living. …

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My Mother Lives in the Backyard: The Granny Pod Evolution

WEBMaybe your mother lives in a portable self-contained medical cottage in your backyard. Dubbed “Granny Pods,” these pre-fabricated and pre-equipped medical cottages can be …

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The Eden Alternative: Culture Change in Eldercare

WEBThe Eden Alternative stoked the drumbeat that began a couple decades ago recognizing that approaches to long-term care are in drastic need of reform. Geriatric experts and …

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Understanding Dementia and Medical-Legal Implications

WEBUnderstanding Dementia and Medical-Legal Implications. By Sanjay Adhia, M.D. Dementia encompasses degenerative disorders to the brain.It can be subtle and fluctuate in …

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10 Types of Housing Options for an Aging Parent

WEBTenants save money by renting private rooms or small suites while sharing a communal living area. Age-diverse buildings are a developing trend in urban areas. Developers …

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Should AARP Members Rely on AARP Endorsements

WEBPublished In Blog. Originally known as the American Association of Retired Persons, AARP is the largest membership organization in the United States. Seniors rely on AARP for …

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