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AARP - Ageless Inspiration Exercise - Learn from Ernestine Shepherd

Ernestine Shepherd states in this article in AARP that 'Exercise is the ultimate anti-aging pill'. Here is an excerpt: People spend thousands of dollars a year trying to relax wrinkles, keep the gray at bay or hide their handles. It’s all in an effort to capture the mythical fountain of youth. But if you ask Ernestine Shepherd, of Baltimore, what her anti-aging pill of choice is, she’ll tell you it's ________

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Secrets To Living A Longer Life

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How can I live longer? It’s an age-old question that everyone asks themselves onetime or another in their lifetime.  Whether you have had a recent health scare or simply want to live a healthier life, there are plenty of things you can do live a longer life.  The great news is that you don’t need to make drastic changes to your life in order to live longer; rather, you can make small changes to the way you live each day which over time will make a huge impact on your life. Below are a few key tips that you can incorporate into your day-to-day...

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Advocating for Home Care Home Health and Hospice Every Day in NC and In-Home Care Greensboro

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Do You Need A Travel Companion?

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Summer has finally arrived, and with it brings all the things we love about the season. Graduations, weddings, and trips to tropical paradises have filled our calendars waiting for the cold of winter to release its grasp and give way  to warmer weather.  It is a time of getting together with family and friends and celebrating each other’s company.  However, for many seniors who live across the country from their families, it can be stressful time as well. Everyone knows the stress that traveling entails; making your flight on time, getting through airport security, and remembering where you put your ticket. For...

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Are You Living Healthy? Let Hearthside Home Care Help You

Living Healthy is an evidence-based program that provides solutions to help those with chronic health conditions take charge of their lives by better managing their disease

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Celebrate Pride With YouTube ProudToLove

At YouTube, we believe that everyone has the right to love and be loved. We strive to make YouTube a place where all communities can feel proud to express them… Thank you all at You Tube: 346,554 views 23 hours ago.. Proud to Love

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TSA Rules for Seniors: Getting Through Security

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Ensure a smooth, stress-free screening process by following these TSA rules for seniors with the help of a travel companion.

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June 21 2013 Summer Tips for Staying Cool and Hydrated

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Top Trends in Elderly Care That Nurse Gina is Watching

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According to the US Census Bureau, by the year 2050, approximately 20.7% of the population will be 65 years or older.  This is an incredible growth in the aging population of the US, especially when compared to 2000 when the population of people 65 and older was only 12.4%.  As we enter an age with the highest number of retirees ever, the demand for aging care is greater than ever.  Improvements in home care, health care, and technology will play a vital role in improving the lives of seniors, but with these advances arises concerns as well.  A down economy and lack of financial...

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Is It Time To Take The Car Keys Away?

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One of the hardest discussions you will have with your  senior parents is to recommend they stop driving. Taking the keys away can be a  very traumatic event for them, because it means a loss of independence and  freedom. Unfortunately, many older  individuals continue to drive even after they realize they are less than capable. Even in the best of circumstances and at any age, driving can be a demanding, mentally exhaustive experience! Your vision, dexterity, hearing and reflexes have to be keen. Drivers over 75 have the second-highest rate, after teenagers, of fatal crashes per mile driven, according to Federal...

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