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Seven simple steps to senior bathroom safety

March 8, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

One in three seniors over the age of 65 will experience at least one fall annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

The bathroom is one of the most dangerous rooms in the home for the elderly. Slick floors, small spaces, sharp edges and few things to grasp make mobility difficult and increase chances for dangerous falls. [Read more...]

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Addressing the four most common post-retirement challenges

February 24, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

There are plenty of reasons to rejoice about retirement – more time to spend with your family, the ability to travel more and the opportunity to pursue your true passions.

And today’s retirees can also appreciate the fact that on average, people continue to outlive previous generations.

Most people enjoy retirement even more than they expect. A recent study by The Hartford and the MIT AgeLab confirmed that 64 percent of people less than 10 years away from retirement said they expected to feel happier in retirement. And when those who were already retired were surveyed, 77 percent said they were happier in retirement than they were when they were working. [Read more...]

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How the right home updates help seniors age well at home

February 4, 2012 By admin Leave a Comment

Whether you are a senior yourself, or have a loved one who is older, living independently in the home is a priority.

With the right precautions and a few necessary safety modifications, many seniors can continue to thrive in their own homes.

The room that poses the most danger to seniors is the bathroom. The potential for slips and falls is greater in this part of the home – 75 percent of fall injuries occur in the bathroom — making it a good place to focus your renovation energy. Have you considered updating these parts of the bathroom? [Read more...]

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Easy healthy eating tips for on-the-go adults

December 16, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

The warm summer months are a great time to hit the road and visit friends and family, but keeping up a healthy diet while on-the-go or traveling can be a challenge.

Skipping meals, indulging in fast food or relying on unhealthy snacks can leave you feeling sluggish when you finally reach your destination. Balanced nutrition is essential to maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle, especially as we age.

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Caring for Mom and Dad: cost-effective tips to create an accessible bathroom

December 14, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Many boomers caring for their aging parents don’t realize that their bathroom is the most important room in the house.

Remodeling a bathroom for an elderly parent can make life not only safer, but also more enjoyable, improving comfort and personal dignity. Temporary fixes like plastic bathtub seats and toilet frames with elevated seats can be rickety, but even worse, they can be depressing and demoralizing. [Read more...]

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Don’t gamble with your golden years

December 12, 2011 By admin Leave a Comment

Will you have enough money for retirement? That question may keep you up at night.

Or you may avoid thinking about it altogether.”What scares me for this country, especially for the baby boomer generation, is that many people will have to rely on their investment smarts in managing retirement funds,” says economist Steven Weisbart of the Insurance Information Institute. “Many have no training, or interest, in managing money.”

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