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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
 Elderly Care - Hospice Care The UK is having an Awareness Week dedicated to finding solutions and raising money for dementia help. Raising awareness about issues effecting the elderly is a very important step in gaining exposure, and hopefully help and healing for those effected by the issues. It does seem that there is an awareness week for many different issues effecting the general worldwide population, while they may seem to be nothing more than a simple nice thing- they do show some progress.
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Tags: Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, elderly, elderly appreciation, elderly care, Health, Neurological Disorders, Research
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Wednesday, July 7th, 2010
 The FDA (Federal Food and Drug Administration) has approved a miniature telescope to help those with macular degeneration to improve their eyesight. The new technology was approved on July 6, 2010 and the goal for it is to help those with a specific end-stage related macular degeneration. Essentially this exciting new technology is for those with age-related sight problems.
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Tags: Conditions and Diseases, elderly, elderly activity, elderly living, Health, Health care, health inquiries, Low vision, Medicine, quality of life, senior citizens
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
 For an overall healthy approach to living, the benefits of exercise and healthy eating are well known. Many seniors just starting out with a healthier approach may be concerned that it is too late, thankfully as long as you follow the recommended advice it is never too late to start a healthier routine.
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Tags: elderly, elderly activities, elderly activity, elderly appreciation, elderly exercise, elderly living, Fitness, Health, staying social
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Monday, July 5th, 2010
Officials and others are warning that the high temperatures of these warmer months are costing many more lives than anyone would prefer to see. While the average advice is aimed more at parents of young children, the same can be said about those caring for the elderly as well.
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Tags: elderly, elderly independence, elderly living, Health, Heat, Heat illness, senior citizens, Temperature, Weather
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Friday, July 2nd, 2010
 The CDC is warning the elderly and those that are around them to be wary of mosquitoes. The creatures are testing positive and sickening people with West Nile virus, while overall the statistics are showing that the infection rate is lower than it was in 2001, the disease still poses an increased risk to those with a lowered immune system, and among the hardest hit by the disease are elderly patients.
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
 When one isn’t able to be physically present for an elderly loved one, it can be incredibly stressful and worrying. It’s normal to be concerned about a loved one, and if other issues (arthritis, dementia, and many of the other problems commonly faced by the aging) it can compound that worry and fears even more.
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Tags: elderly care, elderly independence, elderly living, Health, Health care, health inquiries, Home Care, quality of life, senior citizens, Senior Health
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Monday, June 28th, 2010
Recent studies are showing that the abuse prevalence in nursing homes is dramatically more than many thought. In a frightening revelation, it was found that 1 out of every 3 senior citizens has been abused in one form or another.
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Tags: elderly, elderly independence, elderly volunteering, Health care, Health Care Reform, Politics, quality of life, senior citizens
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Saturday, June 26th, 2010
 Computers can speed up many tasks, and it make communication cheaper and easier when one may have family spread out. Yet, learning to use many of the newest models can prove to be a very difficult task for many seniors.
There are computers created especially for the elderly, and some that were created with those who may not be familiar with so much technology in mind. The goals of creating these systems were to bring the accessibility that so many love to those who may find themselves confused or intimidated by many of the high-tech computers that so many use today.
The systems are generally low maintenance and budget friendly. Below are two different examples of different types that would work well for senior citizens, and choosing among them is as simply as thinking about a person’s specific needs.
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Tags: elderly, Personal computer, quality of life, Technology
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Friday, June 25th, 2010
 Many local governments are warning that the heat can potentially be deadly for the elderly, and there is added concern of late over recent fatalities over the heat in a large portion of elderly patients.
Tags: elderly, elderly care, elderly living, Health, Heat, Water, Weather
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Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
 More than likely you have heard a joke about elderly drivers, it has long been the go-to joke about the elderly, and it doesn’t have much truth to it as it seems. Many make the snap judgments while driving and encountering a slow-going vehicle (much like the writer of a recent Wall Street Journal post).
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Tags: elderly, elderly living, quality of life, senior citizens
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