From the monthly archives:

Senior Communities

by Lori on April 29, 2009

Senior communities are sometimes called retirement communities. They consist of groups of homes, apartments, or condominiums specifically designed for people age 55 and over. Some communities require residents to be at least 62 years of age.

There are several benefits associated with this housing option that may be appealing to older people looking for a new [...]

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Assisted Living: An Option for Seniors

by Lori on April 22, 2009

Assisted living is a housing option for older adults that find they are needing some additional assistance with activities of daily living but who do not need a great deal of medical assistance. This is a housing alternative that allows active seniors to maintain their independence with help on an as-needed basis. Helpguide.org reports that [...]

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Senior Dating Scene: Finding Romance

by Lori on April 15, 2009

Dating may have changed a bit since the last time you were in the market looking for romance. The technology of the Internet as a dating tool is something many older people may be unsure about. You may also have questions about current dating etiquette. It may be helpful to think about dating as simply [...]

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More than 45 million Americans are covered by Medicare, the nation’s largest health care program. But many people don’t understand the eligibility requirements and benefits involved with this federal coverage. This article strives to clarify some of the issues surrounding this important health care issue that affects so many seniors.

There are several requirements that must [...]

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Preventing Falls

by Lori on April 1, 2009

There are many reasons to be concerned about the possibility of falling at home. Falls among individuals over the age of 65 has become such a concern that Congress passed The Elder Fall Prevention Act in 2003 to develop public education, expand services, and research on this topic. The bill passed by Congress reports that [...]

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