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Thursday, June 17th, 2010
Arthritis effects thousands in the United States, and it can be as little as constant pain to a severe and disability that can take away the ability to live a normal life. It has no cure, and is one of the most common ailments, especially for aging adults.
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Tags: Arthritis, elderly, elderly care, elderly independence, elderly living, health inquiries, maintaining independence, senior citizens
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Wednesday, June 16th, 2010
You check your mail one day and find an invitation to a seminar on finances, it claims to be free and with a a catered meal (and at times, other freebies as well). It sounds like a good deal, especially if the only thing required is your attendance.
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Tags: elderly, elderly activities, elderly activity, elderly appreciation, elderly care, elderly entertainment, elderly independence, elderly living, financial stability, senior citizens, town hall
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
 Many senior are finding themselves in a position they never thought they would ever be in again. They are looking for work en masse, and while any are being hired, many others are facing a lot of hardship finding any work at all. Some are in need of a job so badly that they are going into the positions typically reserved for teens.
Tags: elderly employment, elderly living, Independence, staying social
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Friday, June 11th, 2010
Recently, some studies have shown some good news, especially for senior citizens. One of the highest risk factors in the elderly, and one of the largest fears in the baby boomers, has been the increased risk of heart attacks.
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Tags: elderly, elderly activities, elderly exercise, elderly living, Health, Health care, Heart disease
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010
 It seems that such a short time ago science fiction writers dreamt about robotics that could be used to help people in need. They dreamed up fantastic contraptions and characters to help humanity, and while it doesn’t look like they were entirely spot on, as these robotics don’t have much in the way of a personality as of yet, they can (and are) already assisting people.
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Tuesday, June 8th, 2010
There is some striking new evidence that many seniors, with concern over the economic downturn, the research is showing that many aging adults feel pressured to cut into their daily (and typically much-needed) expenses to pay other bills.
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Monday, June 7th, 2010
Despite a broad funding approach to nursing homes, many are still facing many large problems. Problems range from cleanliness to considerably more severe problems with the patients in their care.
The state that is being presently hit the hardest is California, even with the passing of new laws governing care and insurance. People have been pointing to the Nursing Home Quality Care Act of 2004 which awarded more funds to help nursing homes meet a better standard of patient care. They are wondering now where the money is going, and why problems haven’t been corrected.
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Tags: elderly, quality of life, senior citizens
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Friday, June 4th, 2010
A new phone scam is working it’s way around California’s elderly population. The California government is warning seniors to beware of offers, and ‘contests’ that are actually just scams set up to get you to send them money.
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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010
It is natural to be worried over how a loved one is treated, especially with being further away than you may like. No matter who you are caring for, or worried about- it’s normal. There are signs and symptoms that you can look out for to see if your loved one is being taken care of, and watching out for those is the first step in finding out if anything more serious is going on.
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Tuesday, June 1st, 2010
One of the largest issues facing the elderly is ‘Brain Fog’ and the problem will only be getting worse it seems with the aging baby boomer population. A report on a study states that a whopping 12% of people those who experience memory problems go on to develop some form of Dementia or Alzheimer’s, a much more serious condition that affects many and their overall quality of life.
Tags: elderly, elderly employment, health inquiries, quality of life, Spending quality time
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