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Data on Elderly Population Suggest Challenges for the Future

by Randall J. Ryder December 7, 2011

In recent years, much has been written about the silver tsunami – the onrush of baby boomers who will 65 leading to a higher percentage of the elderly population and the challenges we face in meeting their social, health, housing, and financial needs. As we anticipate the needs of the ever expanding elderly population our [...]

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Shingles: Painful but Preventable

by Randall J. Ryder November 10, 2011
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Shingles is considered an extremely painful virus that can affect elder individuals. Here is what you need to know about the virus and how you can potentially protect yourself against it. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post Tell a friend

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Dealing With the Flu

by GUEST November 7, 2011
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Influenza is a viral infection that is highly contagious and affects people of all age groups. Seasonally, influenza reaches epidemic proportions in the autumn and winter months in temperate climates. Even though it reaches such proportions, it is not a major problem for most young, healthy people. Recommend on Facebook Tweet about it Subscribe to [...]

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How Elders Can Maintain Bone Health

by GUEST November 4, 2011
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After the age of 40, bone density decreases and can lead to osteoporosis. Although the elderly are particularly at risk for developing this disease, they are rarely assessed or treated for it. One of the main risks of the disease is bone fracture or breakage due to a fall. Even elderly people who are in [...]

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New Medicare Screening for Alcohol Abuse and Depression

by Randall J. Ryder October 26, 2011
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We have noted in several of our posts some of the issues raised by depression and alcohol use by elder adults. Alcohol can be a double edged sword. While there are some benefits for moderate consumption of alcohol, there are also are a number of risks depending on the medications you take, pre-existing conditions, and the [...]

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Be Alert To Strokes

by Randall J. Ryder October 17, 2011
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According to the National Institute on Neurological Disorders and Stroke, stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States and a leading cause of serious, long-term disability in adults. About 600,000 new strokes are reported in the U.S. each year. The good news is that treatments are available that can greatly reduce [...]

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Center for Disease Control Announces Initiative to Prevent Heart Attacks

by Randall J. Ryder September 27, 2011
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Announced on September 13, 2011, Million Hearts is a national initiative to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes over the next 5 years. Healthy aging is at the center of living a longer, more fulfilling life. By being aware of various diseases that could shorten your life and reduce the quality of one’s life [...]

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Medicare Preventive Services

by Randall J. Ryder September 8, 2011
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Medicare provides a wide variety of doctor, hospital,and pharmaceutical benefits. Included in these are a wide array of preventive services for eligible beneficiaries, including cancer screenings, glaucoma screenings, an initial preventive physical examination, and certain immunizations, among others. With upcoming changes to Medicare, some of these services are now covered under Medicare. Recommend on Facebook [...]

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