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Senior Amputee May Have Allergic Skin Reaction: Contact Dermatitis in Older Adults with an Artificial Limb

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

How to Protect Valuables in a Nursing Home: Practical Tips for Keeping Personal Items in LTC Facilities

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Winter Traveling Tips for Seniors: Seniors On Holiday Trips Should Consider Health Tips

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By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Time to Fight Flu: Flu Diagnosis and Proper Attacks Are Key

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By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Pros and Cons of Tamiflu – Medicine for Flu: Preventive and Early Antiviral Treatment With Oseltamivir Phosphate

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Humana Medicare Insurance Plans: Humana Insurance Offers Medicare Advantage and Medicare Supplements

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By: David Harris-Gershon

Think Pneumonia, Not Just Flu: Pneumonia is as Dangerous as Flu, Sometimes Moreso

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By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Medicare Advantage Health Insurance Plans: Comprehensive Medicare Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage

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By: David Harris-Gershon

Arthritis and Total Knee Arthroplasty: Knee Implant Procedures

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By: Prakash T

Medicare Part D and Prescription Drug Coverage: A Primary Medicare Insurance Supplement for Medicare Parts A and B

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By: David Harris-Gershon

Guide Dogs and Service Dogs Help Disabled Vets: Veterans Enjoy More Independence With Specially Trained Animals

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Choosing the Best Hearing Aid: New Designs and Styles Offer Pros and Cons

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By: Jeanne Grunert

Tips for Senior Caring for Person With Swine Flu: H1N1 Influenza Serious Symptoms, Treatments & Preventive Measures

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

The Alkaline Diet Prevents Diverticulitis: High Fiber Foods Highly Recommended

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By: Susan Etchey

Elderly Brains Benefit from Internet Lessons: Learning to Surf the Net Helps Seniors Think More Clearly

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By: Sue Cartledge

Natural Ways To Get Good Sleep Again: Even if You’re Over 50 and Your Hormones Are Unbalanced

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By: Marie Thomas

Halloween Memories – Mental Boost for Seniors: Reminiscing Helps Older Adults with Dementia or Alzheimer’s

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

How to Increase Calcium – Tips for Seniors: Milk Alternatives & Ideas to Get and Keep Calcium in Body & Bones

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Nutrition and Immune Function in the Elderly: Strengthening Immunity by Nutritional Supplementation

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By: David Olle

Bone Density Testing – Osteopenia & Osteoporosis: Bone Mass Density Screening May Help Seniors Prevent Broken Bones

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

How to Keep the "Bloom" of Youth: The Secrets of Healthy Aging

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By: Alicia Richardson

The Alkaline Diet Prevents Osteoporosis: Research Proves Acid Diet Causes Poor Bone Health

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By: Susan Etchey

Hip Fracture Prevention – Tips for Seniors: Simple Ways for Older Adults to Avoid a Broken Hip

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Does it "Take a Village" to Grow Old at Home? Swedish "Night Patrols" Help Elderly Stay Out of Nursing Homes

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Age Bank, a Cheap Caregiving Lesson from China: Banking Time from Young to Old Alleviates Loneliness, Care Pressures

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Robotics for Health Care and Eldercare: Introducing Robots as Home Health Aides

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Japan- Robots as Caregivers for Frail Parents? Aging Japan Deploys Service Robots in Elder Care; Will We, Too?

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By: Ellen Freudenheim

Head Injuries in Older Adults: The Risk of Serious Brain Trauma Increases with Age

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By: Dan Paul Burgess

Senior Fitness: Improving the Maturing Adults' Quality of Life

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By: Terah Talley

Learn About Shingles Vaccine: What is in and How Does Herpes Zoster Vaccination Work?

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By: Feature Writer Tamiko Nicholson

Who Should Get the Shingles Vaccine? Herpes Zoster Vaccination Designed for Seniors

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By: Feature Writer Tamiko Nicholson

Walking – Good Exercise for Seniors: Walking Safety Tips, Adaptive Devices & Ways to Keep Walking

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Shingles Vaccine for Seniors: Information about Herpes Zoster Vaccination

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By: Feature Writer Tamiko Nicholson

Pneumonia Shot (PPV) – What Seniors Should Know: Pneumococcal Vaccine Can Prevent Pneumonia in Older Adults

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Senior Care Options: Home Care and Assisted Living Considerations

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By: Kim Higgins

Alzheimer's on the Rise: Natural Prevention Measures for Dementia

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By: Tammie Doerler

How to Compare Medicaid Part D Plans: Prescription Drug Coverage Under Medicare

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By: Stacy Herlihy

MRSA in Nursing Home Residents: Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus in Long Term Care

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Flu Shot – What Seniors Should Know: Flu Complications, Who Should Consider Flu Vaccine, Cost & More

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Causes of Dust Allergy Symptoms: Dust in the Home – Common and Unexpected Sources

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Age Related Macular Degeneration: Risks and Preventive Measures

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By: Stephen Allen Christensen

Safe Treatment Options for Raynaud's: Simple Lifestyle Changes May Help Seniors with Cold Hands/Feet

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Choosing Holiday Gifts for Alzheimer's Patients: Ten Christmas Presents for Those with Dementia and Aging Seniors

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By: Rosalie Thompson

Raynaud's in Seniors – Symptoms, Types, Causes: Cold Hands or Cold Feet? Learn about Raynaud’s Disease

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Manage Type 2 Diabetes Blood Sugar with Exercise: Glucose Control for Older Diabetics from Regular Physical Activity

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By: Sue Cartledge

Emergency Disaster Preparedness and Elder Care: Disaster Planning for Older Adults and Their Families

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By: Maria Blanco

Swine Flu Pandemic – What Seniors Should Know: Potential High Risk Populations for Novel H1N1 & Seasonal Flu

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Frostbite and Seniors – Risks and Symptoms: Cold Injury That Can Have Long Lasting Complications in Elders

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Chilblains in Seniors: Learn about Perniosis & Preventing Cold-Related Injuries in Elders

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Health Status and Elderly Falls Prevention: Exercise, Nutrition, Foot Care and Managing Medication

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By: Sharon Kirby

Emergency Preparedness for Older Americans: Simple Steps to Ease the Stress of an Emergency

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By: MaryEllen Libraro

Disaster Survival Kits for Disabled and Elderly: Preparing With Emergency Gear and Food Supplies Saves Lives

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By: Feature Writer Victoria Nicks

Hospice Obligations and the Rights of Patients: What to Insist on and Receive, Especially If Medicare Pays the Bill

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By: George Daleiden

Sleep Hygiene: Better Sleep Improves Health and Prevents Falls

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By: Dan Paul Burgess

Falls Prevention for Elderly People at Home: How to Make Older People’s Homes Safer and Prevent Falling Indoors

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By: Sharon Kirby

Tired? Legs Jerk at Night? Seniors with PLMD: Periodic Leg Movement Disorder Causes Daytime Sleepiness in Elderly

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Stair Safety to Prevent Falls in the Elderly: Preventing Older People Falling Down the Stairs at Home

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By: Sharon Kirby

Restless Leg Syndrome Treatments for Seniors: Drug and Non-Drug Therapies for RLS in Older Adults

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Understanding Dementia: Symptoms and Diagnosis

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By: Ethel Matshiya

Shingles Complications and Treatment of Zoster: When Shingles Gets Worse

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Safe Use of Drug Prescriptions and OTC Meds: Medication Safety Tips for Seniors and Caregivers

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Too Old to Donate Organs/Tissues? Think Again! Learn About the U.S. Organ and Tissue Donation Program

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Health Concerns of Senior Citizens: Recognizing the Signs of Depression

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By: Leslie McCloud

Recent Alzheimer's Study: Can Diet and Exercise slow the progress

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By: Dan Paul Burgess

Low Vision Aids: Vision Improvement Using Objects in Contrasting Colors

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By: Judith Wylie

Face Lifts at Age 50 and Older: Surgical and Non Surgical Anti-aging Procedures

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By: Feature Writer Amy Andersen

Recognizing the Stages of Shingles: How to Identify Each Stage of the Herpes Zoster Virus

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By: Venice Kichura

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)- a Sign of Aging? Not Every Painful Urination is a Bacterial Infection

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By: Feature Writer Amy Andersen

Anemia Study and Older Adults: Anemia Associated with Increased Risk of Death

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By: Dan Paul Burgess

How to Stop Aging: Controlling Inflammation through Exercise and Diet

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By: Feature Writer Mary Desaulniers

Coping with Shingles on the Arm: Identifying and Treating Symptoms for Herpes Zoster

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By: Venice Kichura

Household Organization Reduces Falls for Elderly: Environmental Factors Increase Fall Risk for Seniors

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By: Dan Paul Burgess

Alzheimer's -Beyond Memory Loss: Behavioral Issues Tip the Scale

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By: Patricia Caporale

Exercise for Older Adults - Strength and Agility: Exercises to Reduce Fall Risk

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By: Dan Paul Burgess

Benefits of Brain Training For Older Adults: Seniors Gain From Brain Exercises to Help Memory, Flexibility

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By: Sue Cartledge

Medicare Payment and Immunizations: Cost of Flu, Pneumonia, Shingles, and Other Vaccines for Adults

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By: Feature Writer Amy Andersen

Strength Training for Seniors: Older Adults Benefit from Progressive Resistance Training

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By: Karen Sheviak

Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN): Shingles Nerve Pain After the Rash – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Fall Prevention for Older Adults: Older Adults Fall at Alarming Rates

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By: Dan Paul Burgess

Senior Satisfaction with Doctor Visits Low: Easy Tips to Help Satisfaction Improve

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By: Kristin Colangelo

How to Get Your Healthcare Questions Answered: Essential Tips to Maximize Your Doctor Visits

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By: Kristin Colangelo

Seniors and Eye Care: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Age-Related Vision Problems

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By: Ydalia Tolentino

Elder Abuse-Right At Home: Warning Signs and Types of Abuse

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By: Cynthia Keenan

Shingles – Seven Facts Seniors Should Know: Do You Know the Truth About Herpes Zoster?

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Are Retirees Guaranteed Health Benefits? Retirees Can't Assume They Can Count on Current Health Plans

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By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Eat Less to Live Longer: Low Calorie Diet Prolongs Life

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Understanding Shingles: This Chicken Pox Spin-Off Offers Dangers to Seniors

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By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Best Ways to Prevent Nosocomial Infections: 5 Ways Seniors Can Fight Hospital-Acquired Illnesses

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Pros and Cons of the Shingles Vaccine: Should Seniors Get the Herpes Zoster Vaccination?

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Fight Pain with Natural Remedies: Using Herbs and Foods to Fight Aches and Inflammation

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By: Wendy J Meyeroff

Using Traditional Heat Treatments for Arthritis: Osteoarthritic Conditions are Among the Oldest Known Human Ailments

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By: Kate Nivison

Recommended Vaccines for Seniors: Immunizations May Prevent Infections in Older Adults

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

How to Find a Podiatrist: Locating a Qualified Foot Doctor

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By: Dianna Brodine

Drug May Fight Aging Process: Rapamycin Extends the Lifespan of Mice

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

Insurability-Types of Insurance: Is it Time to Get Long Term Care Insurance?

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By: Cynthia Keenan

Caregivers of Aging Parents and Children: How Children and Seniors Can Help Improve One Another’s Health

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Caring for Complaining or Bossy Family Member: Practical Tips to Improve Communication When a Loved One is Sick

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Laser Treatment for Blindness: New Therapy May Delay Loss of Sight

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By: Feature Writer Rupert Taylor

UTI May be Cause of Sudden Confusion in Elderly: A Urinary Tract Infection May Cause an Older Person to be Confused

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By: Feature Writer Katrena Wells

Caregiving Takes a Village: Begin the Process of Finding a Caregiver

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By: Barbara Bell

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