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- 2). Why Swimming is the Perfect Exercise for Seniors By : Isabelle Boulay
There are a many reasons why swimming and water-based exercise may be the best choice for seniors. Water based exercises are second only to walking in lowest rates for injuries. They are commonly used for physical therapy modes for those recovering from major surgery.
Water also provides more options for those who are lacking in general fitness or have a prior injury that makes land based activity difficult.
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- 3). Mobility Electric Scooters - Freedom for the Elderly By : Dr. Larry A. Johnson, D.C.
There would not be much excitement in life if you had to spend it sitting in a chair or lying in a bed every day. Relying on somebody else to perform simple tasks for you, such as getting a drink of water, can make you feel like you are nothing but a burden to others. If you or someone you love needs a boost maybe electric scooters are what you should be investigating.
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- 4). Hearing Impaired? Hearing Aids? Advice for “Deafies” and those who put up with us By : Russ Miles
I have always had a hearing impairment. I was born with a 70% hearing loss in both ears. While I had a mother who was sensitive to my disability, I never believed there was anything wrong wth me. As a child, I refused to wear hearing aids.
When, at 19 years-of-age, I bought one hearing aid, it was as if someone turned the sound up. I felt even more invincible.
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- 6). Buying Furniture for the Elderly with Special Needs By : Bob Benson
If you are challenged with buying furniture for an elderly person, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you start your search.
First, how is that person’s health and physical condition? Can he or she easily rise from and sit down into a chair? If not, furniture with special options are available. The seats of chairs and recliners rise to a higher level with the push of a button.
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- 8). Potassium Concerns in the Elderly By : John
Having sufficient nutrients in the body is a general goal for everyone. It doesn't necessarily take great effort to achieve this goal. If you simply follow a diet rich in vitamins and minerals, you should be healthy. However, taking medication, genetics, and age can cause you to become vitamin or mineral deficient. Potassium is one such mineral that the elderly or those individuals who care for them should be aware.
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- 9). Caring for Elderly Parents: 5 Tips for Avoiding Caregiver Burnout By : Vicki Rackner MD
Joanne’s mother, Betty, had rheumatoid arthritis for years. Suddenly and unexpectedly, Betty was disabled by the pain, fatigue and limited mobility that she had feared since her diagnosis.
Joanne convinced her fiercely independent mother that living alone was no longer an option. And Joanne, the eldest of four children, knew that caring for her sick mother fell on her shoulders.
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- 11). Should We Fear Death? By : David Snape
Death is not something that many people want to think about. However, death is a part of living a human life. At least, our current level of science and technology acknowledges that death is inevitable.
Is death something to be afraid of or is death something to look forward to? The answer may depend on who you talk to.
Aside from the obvious religious.
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- 12). Medication and Older Adults By : M. Sanders
You are a partner in your health care. This is a partnership between you, your doctor, and your pharmacist. You need to be assertive and knowledgeable about the medications you take.
The Food and Drug Administration is also working to make drugs safer for older adults, who consume a large share of the nation's medications. Adults over age 65 buy 30 percent of all prescription drugs and 40 percent of all over-the-counter drugs.
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- 15). Should You Join AARP? By : J Shipper
The AARP used to be the American Association of Retired Persons.
The AARP is known for representing and speaking on behalf of aging populations based in the United States.
It is involved in all kinds of activities such as:
negotiating reduced rates for prescriptions, housing, tourist attractions, automobile rentalsm motels and hotels.
It is at present involved politically with the Medicare Prescription Drug Program.
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- 16). It's Your Funeral: Why Not Plan It Properly? By : Sharon Hurley Hall
Making plans for the future brings mixed feelings. It is right to concentrate on the good things, but sometimes there are things you would rather not think about. A funeral is one of those things. You may not have considered planning a funeral in
advance, but there are several reasons why it can bring great peace of mind.
Bereavement usually brings with it emotional and financial burdens.
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- 17). What do you need to know about senior’s health By : Mansi gupta
As one progresses in age, he retreats in health or fitness. Though senior citizens are counseled to stay fit, it is barely the case like. Numerous natural transformations occur in the body as it moves towards fragility. For instance, the bones and muscles lose their potential reducing the stamina of the body, the kidneys and other internal organs start malfunctioning and the vigor of the skin recedes.
article related to: senior, health, diet, bones, lifestyle
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- 18). What's The Difference Between Alzheimer's and Dementia? By : Molly Shomer
"What's the difference between dementia and Alzheimer's?" It's a common question, and doctors are some of the best at confusing us. Physicians seem to prefer the word "dementia," possibly because Alzheimer's has become such a loaded word. "Dementia" somehow sounds less frightening to many people, and now even the experts have started using the words interchangeably.
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- 20). Is Exercise a Natural Sleep Aid for Seniors? By : Isabelle Boulay
There are a number of reasons why exercise, particularly if performed at the right time of day, is considered the most positive sleep aid for seniors. None, however, are more significant than the fact that exercise is a completely natural form of aid. But before discussing why exercise is such a great sleep aid, it is important to examine both the definition of insomnia and the reasons that people suffer from this affliction.
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- 23). The Benefits Of Continuing Care Retirement Community By : Henry Clark
People nowadays have already realized the importance of saving for the future, especially for their retirement. This is because when they reach their retirement age, all they have to do is to relax and enjoy life together with the financial benefits that they themselves have tried to save little by little.
That is why, when it comes to retirement and the benefits that can be derived from it, people should take the matter seriously.
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- 25). Understanding The 3 Basic Types of Hearing Loss By : Nicky Pilkington
Our ears have these two main functions; allowing us to both hear and maintain our balance. However, throughout the duration of a lifetime, the hearing function of our ears become worn out and less effective. In fact, one of three adults over the age of 65 has a hearing loss and half of seniors over the age of 75 have a hearing loss. Such loss is commonly due to over-exposure to noise, heredity or both.
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