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50+ Lifestyles
Creating a Bucket List: tips for seniors and family caregivers
The Bucket List, a 2007 movie starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman, helped contemporize the old expression “kick the bucket,”…
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Alzheimer’s and Dementia: The 10 warning signs you need to know
Recognizing and taking steps to address the warning signs of Alzheimer’s and other dementias can be extremely challenging – especially…
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5 questions to ask when planning for long-term care
You may not want to consider a time when you might not be able to fully take care of yourself,…
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6 Steps to prepare for the Medicare Open Enrollment Period
There are certain events where it’s necessary to be prepared in advance. The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period is one…
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Must-see video: Elderly cheerleaders excite crowd; dancing couple in their 90s can really cut a rug
Dancing is one of those things that we have to give up as we age, right? Not so fast. Groups…
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4 tips to help overcome new challenges in aiding aging parents
It’s not easy getting old, as the saying goes, and it can be even harder to watch your parents age.…
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How one volunteer is helping end a family cycle of Alzheimer’s
Jacqueline Patterson, 66, knew from a young age what Alzheimer’s looked like, but didn’t call it by its name until…
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Telemedicine: A promising model for senior health care
Imagine if a senior could receive prompt, high-quality health care at any time, without even leaving their home. Telemedicine, or…
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Signs a senior needs help at home
Admitting the need for help and accepting assistance is not easy for people as they age. The responsibility often falls…
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3 Common Diabetes Myths Debunked
November is American Diabetes Month, and a good time to sort fact from fiction regarding this serious disease. Here are…
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