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Reducing An Excess Waistline

by GUEST May 17, 2012

Can Elder Adults Reduce Excess Weight on Their Waist? Over time, our metabolism slows down gradually, and consequently, a high percentage of fat starts accumulating in the body, especially in the abdominal area as you age. The fat storage in the abdominal area may be unsightly, but more importantly, it is simply not healthy and [...]

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End of Life: Home or Hospital?

by GUEST May 7, 2012

It is difficult to watch loved ones grow older and become incapable of caring for themselves. Eventually, it becomes obvious that the end is near. At this point in life, it may well be the responsibility of the children to decide how best to care for their parents — or at the very least, to [...]

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Talking to Your Aging Parents About Their Financial Position

by GUEST May 2, 2012

The Need for Conversation Throughout your life, you have looked to your parents for assistance and guidance. However, there comes a time when you may have to sit down with your parents to assist them with their finances. It can feel awkward, but it’s necessary to take this step. If your parents are becoming more [...]

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Caring for Someone with Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)

by GUEST April 25, 2012

 What to Do About AMD Poor eyesight is an unfortunate. It is the inevitable consequence of growing old, which  at times lead to impairment of vision so severe, it makes simple daily tasks impossible . Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), or the deterioration of the central area of vision in the eye, is the number one [...]

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The Annuity Conundrum – Which One is Best for Me?

by GUEST April 25, 2012

Although retirement is something that many people try not to think about, there comes a time in everyone’s life where planning for retirement funding and income are crucial to one’s long-term financial security. There are so many annuity options on the market that often it can become confusing and hard to know where to start. [...]

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How to Make Your Aging Parents’ Home Accessible

by GUEST April 21, 2012

As your parents get older, they may begin to experience physical limitations that change their daily routines, especially how they get around their home. When you notice that your parents are beginning to experience limitations, it’s important to start making their home more handicap accessible. Doing the work in stages is much easier than having [...]

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Finding the Right Timing for Assisted Living Transition

by GUEST April 17, 2012

Making the decision to transition yourself or a loved one into assisted living can be difficult. While many seniors do just fine with the move into such a location, countless more are left feeling rejected, confused and saddened.

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Becoming a Caregiver

by GUEST March 29, 2012

How To Become a Caregiver Eldercare is field with a growing need for compassionate workers.  The good news is that it doesn’t require extra schooling or lengthy training in order to become a skilled caregiver.  The potential income is modest, but the job growth projected in the future suggests a great deal of job security.  [...]

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