Tips for Seniors to Keep Their Minds Sharp

October 19, 2011
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Memory Improvement Tips for Seniors Are you feeling forgetful?  Are you aggravated by people constantly referring to “senior moments” while in your presence?  You don’t have to put up with that malarkey anymore if you follow a few of these tips to keep your mind sharper and more active. As strange as this suggestion might Read more...

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Is the Economy Turning Around for Seniors?

October 17, 2011
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Even in great economic times, seniors have to concern themselves with how they’re going to make retirement work. What is the best way to manage my finances? Does Medicare provide enough healthcare coverage or do I need Medigap Insurance ? Should I take Social Security early or hold off? These questions take on even greater Read more...

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Changes Coming to Medicare Part D

October 4, 2011
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  If you’re already relying on Medicare insurance and Medicare supplement insurance (Medigap policies) or if you’re approaching a point where you will be relying those forms of coverage, there are some important changes coming to Medicare Part D (the part that applies to prescription drugs) that you need to know about. Things are happening Read more...

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More Money-Saving Tips for Retirees

September 29, 2011
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All the planning in the world can’t help you foresee all of your potential costs sometimes. With Supplemental Medicare insurance and other medical expenses, retirees often find that they’ve  underestimated exactly how much they need to set aside for their healthcare. That underestimation was the focus of a recent Sun Life Financial survey of people Read more...

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Peddling off the Pounds

September 24, 2011
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Cycling offers a great way to remain fit and to help lose weight, and is one form of exercise that offers the additional charm of enjoying the outdoors and the fresh air at the same time. In some countries and some regions, cycling is one of the main means of transportation, and people use them to Read more...

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Is it Time for Assisted Living?

September 22, 2011
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When is It Time to Go to a Nursing Home? For seniors entering the twilight of their lives, and the families dedicated to caring for them,  exploring the option of assisted living can be a frightening endeavor. Fortunately, seniors who are having trouble living on their own can receive the highest quality health care and Read more...

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Xbox Kinect and the Connection to Senior Health

September 22, 2011
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Elderly Gamers and the XBox Kinect Seniors across the country have spent the past few decades decrying the rise of video games as a children’s pastime, but the latest innovation in video game technology just may be a perfect fit for the elderly community. The newly introduced Xbox Kinect gaming system, which is an addition Read more...

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Manual vs. Electric Toothbrush: Which is Better?

September 16, 2011
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The debate still rages and the end is not yet in sight. Electric toothbrush manufacturers claim their products are better than manual brushes, but many people still swear by the brush whose original design dates back to around the1400s. The Chinese emperor first used hog bristles stuck onto a piece of bone, which was a Read more...

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Asthma and Indoor Triggers

September 14, 2011
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When you live with asthma, being aware of what triggers the attacks in your surroundings will help you eliminate the wheezing, coughing and having trouble breathing. Asthma attacks can happen anywhere and at any time. When your airways start to close because you entered a room with a lit candle is a scary thing. Avoiding Read more...

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How to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Protect Your Health

August 22, 2011

If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the first question on your mind may be if it’s possible to prevent this disease from affecting you or another loved one. The good news for people at risk for Alzheimer’s disease is that new studies have confirmed that your lifestyle choices Read more...

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