Senior Living
How to Follow a Low-Sodium Diet
If you've recently suffered a heart attack and been told you have heart failure, don't panic. There are simple adjustments you can make in your lifestyle that may help you feel and do better.
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Why You Should Get Your Hearing Checked Today
Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems among Americans, with gradual hearing loss affecting millions and often going undetected. No tell-tale signs alert people to changes in their hearing, especially if it progresses slowly. Only a professional hearing screening can determine whether someone is experiencing hearing loss, hearing experts say.
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Prepare to Go the Distance
If you've spent any amount of time on financial planning, you have undoubtedly faced the need to fund retirement savings, pay college expenses or insurance premiums, while also maintaining a lifestyle you and your family can enjoy. As you look down the road to retirement, one issue you may not have considered is the need for Long Term Care Insurance (LTCi).
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Relative Expectations: Caring for Older Family Members
The holiday season has passed. Family gatherings, guests from afar and the special times you shared together have taken their place among your most cherished memories. Post holiday however, you might continue to feel troubled by the realization that your parents, grandparents or other aging loved ones seemed less able to function physically and/or mentally in their daily lives.
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Four Simple Steps to a Low-sodium Lifestyle
The typical American eats a high number of processed foods such as frozen dinners, boxed noodle and rice dishes, canned soups and canned vegetables, all of which are very high in sodium. Implementing a low-sodium diet is a challenge because sodium is everywhere. Here are some tips to make it easy while still having a tasty diet.
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The “Rediscovered” Treasures of Sicily
Earlier than 500 B.C., Spartan, Athenian, Phoenician and Egyptian merchants all crossed the Mediterranean Sea to visit one island for possibly the most popular commodity in the ancient world -- wine.
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Keeping Your Eyes Young
This time of year requires extra vigilance to fight off illness. Health experts point out that during this season it's especially important to carve out a few special ways to take care of yourself, maintain wellness and reduce stress.
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Don’t Toss Mail on Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit
Medicare beneficiaries will continue receiving mail about Medicare’s prescription drug benefit in the coming weeks. The Medicare Rx Education Network recommends beneficiaries keep all the mail they receive pertaining to the coverage. Some of the mail may be official documents about present drug coverage or low-income assistance, and should be kept permanently.
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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
For the 35 million seniors in America, winter may pose many dangers. Icy sidewalks, cool, dry air, and the cold and flu viruses pose risks to seniors who are susceptible to illness and accidents during this time.
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