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How To Find Affordable Senior Housing
By :
John Doe
A few years ago Miranda M. became a widow. After a short time her grandson (her only available relative) persuaded her to move across several states to be closer to him. He located a nice retirement apartment where meals, housekeeping, and transportation are provided.
Review of the Changing Protein Requirements for Seniors
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John Doe
Youth, it is said, is wasted on the young. Too busy figuring life they hardly take the time to enjoy it. Fortunately, with medical research and scientific progress, lifespans have doubled over the last century. We can now start life at fifty and have another go at youth.
Exercise Walking For Seniors: Preventing Foot Problems
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John Doe
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
By :
John Doe
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. Skilled nursing facilities are great for seniors who require skilled nursing care by medical professionals such as registered nurses or physicians.
10 Tips to Keep a Family Caregiver from Losing Their Mind
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John Doe
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
By :
John Doe
According to the Administration on Aging, it is estimated by 2030, the older population will more than double to approximately 71. 5 million. It is also estimated that between 39 to 49 percent of people will use nursing home services during their lifetime.
Caregiving Across The Miles-Tips for Successful Long Distance Caregiving
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John Doe
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
By :
John Doe
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.
If Using The Stairs Has Become A Daily Struggle, A Stair lift Could Change Your Life
By :
John Doe
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.
Why Everyone Over 50 Should be Training for the Senior Games
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John Doe
by Phil Campbell, M. S. , M. A. , FACHE Senior Games participant and author of Ready, Set, GO! Synergy Fitness - 2nd EditionNew biomedical research proves why everyone over age 50 should be training for the Senior Games.
Assisted Living: Tips on How to Choose a Facility
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John Doe
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
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John Doe
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
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John Doe
There are two types of stairlift. Straight and curved. The first is designed for straight stairs. The footrest of the lift will normally stop level with the top stair. It may be possible to use a straight stairlift on some configurations of curved stairs.
5 Myths You Should Know Before Choosing Elder Care
By :
John Doe
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
By :
John Doe
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.
Prevent or Delay Alzheimers Disease
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John Doe
Argh! Where are my glasses? I put them down . . . to do what? And when?As the daughter of an Alzheimer's patient, this inability to keep up with everyday items, like my glasses and car keys, drives me absolutely nuts! Absent-mindedness has always plagued me.
Short Trips Can Stimulate Alzheimers Patients
By :
John Doe
Severe degradation of short-term memory means that my father, an Alzheimer's elder, is seldom interested in movies or books. And, although music used to be a source of enjoyment, he no longer listens with pleasure. Left to his own devices, he sits. . . and sits. . . and sits unless he's sleeping.
Scaling Down (almost) Painlessly
By :
John Doe
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.
Nursing Home Staffing Levels: How Much Is Enough?
By :
John Doe
During the week of February 17, 2002, headlines screamed the news - more than 92% of US nursing homes fail to have an adequate number of staff to provide quality care for elderly residents.
Respiratory Help Is Available For Seniors With COPD
By :
John Doe
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