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12 Ways to Be a Family Caregiver’s Best Friend
Posted on October 14, 2010 by labrown2 in Caregivers, Relationships, UncategorizedBy: Deborah Cauz Being a family caregiver, caring for an aging parent, is a tough assignment. It is one that many baby boomers are just beginning to encounter. One does not usually go into this role as prepared as one would like to be, or hoped to be. Situations often change with little warning. One [...]
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Transition Issues for Seniors and Their Families
Posted on October 9, 2010 by seniorlifestyles in TransitionsIn this article we will be looking at the changes that senior adults and their families encounter as parents transition into being “older adults”. These changes will be described and recommendations made as to how to adjust to change and maintain a fulfilling lifestyle.
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Did You Know that Assisted Living Services are Tax Deductible?
Posted on August 9, 2010 by seniorlifestyles in UncategorizedThe cost for senior living in an assisted living facility …. can be quite expensive! Are you up to speed on knowing about writing off these expenses when you file your tax return if you are paying for Mom or Dad to live in an assisted living setting? It will save you $$$ to know [...]
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Sweeten Up Your Family Fun
Posted on July 25, 2010 by seniorlifestyles in Active Seniors, RecipesBetween family reunions, sports leagues and neighborhood block parties, there are many activities and annual traditions that families look forward to. This year you can make these events even more meaningful by transforming them into charitable bake sales to benefit a worthy cause. This is a simple – and fun – way to enhance your [...]
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Healthcare Reform and Aging-in-Place
Posted on April 17, 2010 by seniorlifestyles in Age-in-Place, Health, RetirementEach year, millions of older adults are forced to go into expensive nursing homes. They have worked hard all of their life and their life savings will become diminished due to the fact that, at the present, they just can’t afford care at home. However, with the new health care reform law, help is on [...]
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Organizing Medical Bills
Posted on April 10, 2010 by labrown2 in OrganizingIf you have a lot of medical bills, it can become overwhelming to keep up with them all. Below, are some tips that will help you get your medical bills organized. 1. Gather all of your medical bills in one place and separate them into categories. The easiest way to categorize is by company. For [...]
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Tips for Healthy Lifestyles
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Exercise May Improve Senior Memory, Thinking, Learning Skills
Posted on January 13, 2010 by seniorlifestyles in UncategorizedTwo reports in the January issue of Archives of Neurology show strong proof that participating in moderate exercise on a daily basis reduces the risk of cognitive impairment in those who have reached mid-life and older. In addition, the studies suggest that those already afflicted with some degree of cognitive impairment show improvement after particpating [...]
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More Seniors are Choosing Self-Employment
Posted on January 12, 2010 by seniorlifestyles in Active SeniorsIf you want to find America’s entrepreneurs, should you be searching places frequented by senior citizens? The answer, from several data sources, appears to be yes. Contrary to the popular perception that entrepreneurship is a young person’s game, seniors are more likely than young people to operate their own businesses. According to a June 2009 [...]
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Phased Retirment Encourages Active Lifestyles, But May reduce Benefits
Posted on January 7, 2010 by seniorlifestyles in UncategorizedA phased retirement is a growing trend in retirement living that encourages Americans over the age of 65 to cut back on their hours but still work part-time in their field. In addition to adding to their retirement funds, these workers might experience the rewards of independent living and feel like an active member of [...]
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