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Best Medical Alert For Mom

One of the best gifts you could give mom for Mother’s Day is one that could save her life. Many of us have strong bonds with our mother and as we grow older, parents

Senior Quality of Life: Try Music, Not TV

According to an article presented by NPR, Americans are watching more TV than ever. The average person in the U.S. watches more than five hours a day, and seniors are watching even more TV

Worried About Memory Loss? Tips and Tricks for Seniors

Memory lapses can happen occasionally at any age – like the name on the tip of your tongue that you can’t quite remember. For many people, however, memory failures happen a lot more frequently

Seniors Going Organic: Is it Worth the Cost?

Organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, and meats are costlier than commercially produced foods, and are widely believed to be healthier for the body. Many seniors watch what they eat, and buy organic, but are

Why Watching the News Could Be Bad for Your Health

We are living in the information age, and while that has its advantages, it also means that we are constantly bombarded with disasters. We hear about shootings, crime, war, terrorism, human rights violations, violence,

Cats or Dogs: How Pets Can Help Keep You Healthy

Cats or dogs? It’s an age-old question and many people, seniors included, have strong feelings on both sides of that argument. Choosing a wagging tail or affectionate purrs is a personal choice. Regardless of

Does Avoiding Sugar Lead to Longer Life?

By now, we all know that as Americans we’re consuming much more sugar than we ever have before, but could this excessive sugar consumption actually be shortening our lives? According to the experts, maybe

Intergenerational Mentoring

As they get older, some seniors struggle to find ways to continue to feel connected to their communities. At the same time, many communities have needs that go unmet — needs that older adults

Making the Most of Your Retirement Years

While facing the daily grind, working long hours, and saving for the future, many people look longingly to retirement. When our working years are over, we can set our own schedules, pursue our own

Getting Back into Action After Hip Surgery

Hip fractures and deterioration of the hip joint are issues experienced almost exclusively by seniors over the age of 60, and surgical intervention is often necessary to restore mobility. If you suffer a fractured

Having Trouble Making A Decision?

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