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Using Craigslist to Find Caretakers

by Randall P Ryder June 17, 2011
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Making the decision to hire a caretaker to help with an elder parent can be a a difficult process. Once the decision has been made, however, finding and selecting a caretaker can be an even more difficult process. With increasingly frequency, individuals are turning to Craigslist to hire a caretaker. If you go that route, [...]

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Yoga for People over 55

by GUEST June 2, 2011
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When talking about yoga the majority of people imagine a young woman on a yoga mat. Although a lot of young people practice this activity, there are also numerous elderly persons who would like to, but they aren’t certain whether it is suitable for them. Regular exercise, however, is key to healthy aging. The majority [...]

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Dealing With Back Pain

by GUEST May 17, 2011
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As you age, regular exercise becomes more and more important to living a healthy life. If you can combine regular exercise with a healthy diet, you are more likely to stay healthy. These efforts, however, are not an absolute cure. For example, seventy percent of people living in the United States complain about back pain and as individuals [...]

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New Definitions for Stages of Alzheimer’s

by Randall J. Ryder April 21, 2011
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The occurrence of Alzheimer’s is about to increase dramatically as the wave of baby boomers enters the retirement years. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, 10 million baby boomers will suffer this terminal disease that has no cure or treatment to slow its progression. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this [...]

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How to Discuss Difficult Issues with Elder Parents

by Randall P Ryder April 12, 2011
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Technology makes it easier to stay in constant contact with friends and family. Between e-mail, texting, and video chats, many families communicate throughout the day with each other. As individuals get older, however, families need to have difficult conversations about living situations, health care issues, and legal issues. When you need to have one of those [...]

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How To Get Your Aging Parents to Stop Driving

by GUEST March 29, 2011
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Guest post by Marie Clark For most seniors, driving is a key to the independence they want to hold onto for as long as possible.  However, it is important when to know when it’s time to stop driving. It’s not just for your parent’s safety, it is important for everyone else on the road.  It is [...]

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Slowing Development of Alzheimers in Mice

by Randall J. Ryder March 7, 2011
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A drug used decades ago to treat high blood pressure has been shown to improve learning and memory in mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study by researchers at the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health. The study found that the drug, diazoxide, acted on nerve [...]

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Health Scams Often Target Elderly

by Randall J. Ryder March 6, 2011
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We all wish we could find readily available and easy cures for the variety of psychological or physical ailments that confront us as we age. Sometimes, such wishes can come true. An aching back can often improve with appropriate exercises, or mild depression can improve with greater social interactions, diet, and support groups.  But sometimes [...]

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