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Why Everyone Over 50 Should be Training for the Senior Games


by Phil Campbell, M.S.

How To Find Affordable Senior Housing


A few years ago Miranda M. became a widow.

Review of the Changing Protein Requirements for Seniors


Youth, it is said, is wasted on the young. Too busy figuring life they hardly take the time to enjoy it.

Exercise Walking For Seniors: Preventing Foot Problems


Exercise has a very important role in the general health and the quality of life of everyone, but especially in seniors. Seniors who walk tend to look younger, sleep more soundly and have fewer visits to the doctor.

Arizona Assisted Living Homes -- The Alternative to High Priced Senior Care


The cost of skilled nursing care is slowly rising. Currently, the average cost of care in Arizona ranges from $3,500 to $4,500 per month.

10 Tips to Keep a Family Caregiver from Losing Their Mind


Caring full time for a loved one can be a challenging task, and it takes a special person to get the job done right. Patience and compassion are the two top qualities a caregiver must possess in order to be successful.

When Assistance with Long Term Care Becomes Necessary


According to the Administration on Aging, it is estimated by 2030, the older population will more than double to approximately 71.5 million.

Caregiving Across The Miles-Tips for Successful Long Distance Caregiving


Caring for a parent or a loved one is a difficult job. Your duties as a caregiver become increasingly difficult as the miles increase between you and your loved one.

Scaling Down (Almost) Painlessly


Moving to a smaller house or apartment in a retirement community almost always involves a certain degree of trauma, both for the elder who's moving and for family members. However, by planning ahead you can reduce the discomfort involved and turn what might well become a nightmare into a pleasant event.

If Using The Stairs Has Become A Daily Struggle, A Stair lift Could Change Your Life


Using stairs is an everyday nightmare for many people. As we grow older the stairs in our home can become more of a struggle due to mobility problems associated with old age, an accident or illness.

Assisted Living: Tips on How to Choose a Facility


It is easy to be fooled by fancy drapery or expensive furniture that may decorate a care facility. Even though a facility looks high class doesn't always mean the care provided is first class.

Stair Lift Buying Guide


There is no doubt that having a stair lift in your home can dramatically improve your quality of life. If you are starting to find that climbing the stairs is becoming a hazardous experience, or just hard work, then a stair lift could be the answer.

Stair Lifts - Straight and Curved Rails


There are two types of stairlift. Straight and curved.

5 Myths You Should Know Before Choosing Elder Care


Myths associated with selecting quality nursing home care suggest quick and easy ways to identify quality care. In fact, relying on these myths can lead to disastrous results.

Solitary Confinement -- for Life


Sixty-five year old Arthur Jones served a self-imposed life sentence - in his own home.Arthur lived in a high crime neighborhood, so he built iron cages around his outside doors and installed bars on all the windows.

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GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials Result in More Japanese Interest - Military Technologies (blog)

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GeckoSystems' Elder Care Robot Trials Result in More Japanese Interest - MarketWatch (press release)

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OUR VIEW:Elder care cuts may end up costing more - Bristol Press

OUR VIEW:Elder care cuts may end up costing more
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On Tuesday, we brought you news of some cuts to elder care that could end up costing the state big money if seniors who now live independently, with the ...

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Eldercare services to grow - Straits Times

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By Rachel Chang With better nutrition, lifestyle and medical technology, Singaporeans are living longer. In fact, a recent United Nations study projected ...
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For-Profit Elder Care Hospitals Subject of Investigation - Lawyers and Settlements

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Tulsa, OK: Last month the New York Times published an in-depth exposé of elder abuse at many US care facilities. The story prompted the Senate Finance ...


Gender Disparities Around the Globe: New Global Research - DiversityInc.com (subscription)

Gender Disparities Around the Globe: New Global Research
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Eldercare, however, is the big elephant in the room that many companies need to address. "Eldercare is a total nightmare," she said. "Huge numbers of women ...
Global stock markets still below 2007/8 peaksICIS (subscription) (blog)

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OUR VIEW: Elder care cuts may end up costing more - New Britain Herald

OUR VIEW: Elder care cuts may end up costing more
New Britain Herald
On Tuesday, we brought you news of some cuts to elder care that could end up costing the state big money if seniors who now live independently, with the ...
Florida home care services face the axThe News-Press

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ST PHOTO: FRANCIS ONG THE Government will spend $100 million over the next five years to promote wellness and active ageing, and on eldercare services for ...
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Around Frisco: Wild things warning - Frisco Enterprise

Around Frisco: Wild things warning
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The Visiting Nurse Association's Eldercare Friends program is looking for volunteers in Collin County to visit the homebound elderly and provide assistance ...

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GE Healthcare Appoints Direct Supply as National Distributor for GE QuietCare - Senior Housing News (blog)

GE Healthcare Appoints Direct Supply as National Distributor for GE QuietCare
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GE Healthcare recently announced that it has entered into a distribution agreement for its Home Health technology, GE QuietCare(R), with Direct Supply Inc ...


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