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SENIOR CARE
How to Deal with Loneliness in Aging
More than 40 percent of people in America age 60 and up say they feel lonely. Here’s how you can deal with loneliness or how you can help a loved one.
Take the Arthritis Quiz
This quiz is a chance to find out more about arthritis and arthritis treatment.
1. Although health care providers have identified more than 100 forms of arthritis, most people have 1 of 3 main forms.
Fitness Trackers for Seniors
The market isn’t there yet, but you can sample some simple devices while it catches on.
Yoga for Seniors
A simple practice to help you get started.
How to Prevent Falls with Tai Chi
It’s important to explore how to prevent falls, the leading cause of injuries in older people. Tai chi, a Chinese form of exercise, may help.
Hospital Discharge for Seniors
As a caregiver, you need to understand the prognosis, medications the senior takes, hospital discharge instructions, and symptoms to watch for.
How to Maintain Muscle Mass as You Age
Stength training and eating protein do the trick.
Blood Pressure Management for Seniors
Medication and a healthy lifestyle including good food choices can help.
Hearing Problems Reduce Elders’ Quality of Life
When older adults can’t hear well, they often don’t function well, either.
Aging and Driving Safely
Plenty of seniors can drive well, but impairments that come with age have to be considered.
Should You See a Geriatrician?
With a shortage that’s growing you’ll see a geriatric specialist selectively.
Protecting Your Mobility in Old Age
The key to maintaining the ability to get around is movement.