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Four high-tech products every senior can use
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Nearly 40 millions Americans are over the age of 65, and as the senior citizen population grows, so does the new technology targeted at this audience. From medical devices that make life easier to new technologies that help older and younger generations stay connected, there is a wide array of products available that are not only helpful, but easy to use.
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Five steps to ensure a health crisis doesn't mean financial ruin
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A serious long-term illness or disability can have a devastating, often irreversible, affect on a family's financial well-being. In fact, health care expenses are among the most common cause of bankruptcies, according to findings published in the "American Journal of Medicine" last year.
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Ten simple ways to make your home safe for every generation who lives in it
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Most of us start life depending on our parents to take care of us. But as they age, chances are the roles will reverse. And, whether you provide additional help in their own homes - or move aging parents into your home - how do you prepare to meet the new needs of aging adults?
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Create lasting memories with a personal and visual memorial
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From the Egyptian pyramids to the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Washington, D.C., the emotional importance of memorialization transcends history and cultures, and it satisfies a basic human need to remember and to be remembered.
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Tips for a healthier you at middle age
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With the popularity of movies like Sex and the City and the revival of the 50-year-old fashionista, the 42.9 million baby boomer women in America are approaching aging with confidence and style. It is important for women to be direct with their doctors when talking about all health issues, even those that may embarrass them.
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Helping Asian Americans reach their retirement goals
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The financial downturn has affected most Americans in some way, and Asian Americans are no exception, a new survey reveals. In fact, eight out of 10 Asian Americans polled by Prudential Financial, say their savings and investments have been negatively impacted in recent years.
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Managing mom's heart disease can be a family affair
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For many women, the role of "mom" and "caregiver" are one and the same. Whether it's for her children, spouse or her own parents, mom is there. However, when heart disease strikes in women - often in the form of a heart attack or stroke - the roles often are reversed and mom is transformed from "caregiver" to "care receiver."
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Your guide to buying hearing aids
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For many, accepting the fact that they may be suffering from hearing loss is a difficult process, and finding the best hearing aid for their needs can be difficult. Help is available to ensure that anyone in need of a hearing aid receives the very best information and professional service.
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Caregivers: Making the transition from hospital to home easier
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Coming home from the hospital or other care setting after an illness or surgery can be worrisome for both patients and the friends and family members who care for them. Planning ahead can make the process much easier. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has advice that is useful to the millions of Americans who are actively involved in caregiving. Through its caregiver initiative, Ask Medicare, CMS recommends the following steps to prepare for a transition.
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The treatment for 'white coat syndrome': medical assistant care
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No matter how important we know it is to see our doctor for regular checkups or when we're sick, for many of us the simple act of stepping into a doctor's office is a form of mental torture. Whether you just dread the possibility of a long wait, or have a full-blown anxiety attack with sweaty palms and a racing heart, "white coat syndrome" can be a debilitating problem. The good news is, there's probably someone already there in the doctor's office who can help ease your fears - a medical assistant.
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