38 articles on "elder"

Scaling Down (Almost) Painlessly

Scaling down can be quite a daunting task, but it doesn’t have to be a nightmare. Whether you are downsizing your house, decluttering your home, or simply minimizing your life, there are ways to make the process a lot smoother and less stressful. F...

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Treating Dyslipidemia in Old Age

Treating Dyslipidemia in Old Age by: Dan Noyes As the percentage of elderly people in the United States continues to grow faster than any other age group, the incidence of CVD grows too. According to Kannel , 1 CVD accounts for 58% of the mortal...

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Short Trips Can Stimulate Alzheimer's Patients

Short Trips Can Stimulate Alzheimer’s Patients When a loved one suffers from Alzheimer’s, it can be extremely difficult for relatives to find ways to connect and communicate with them. Loss of memory, difficulty with speech, and emotional turmoi...

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Chinese Relatives

Chinese relativesIt may be interesting to know that, unlike western system, in China, we have different appellation for different relatives in a family. This is obviously good practice in order to tell who we are referring to in a conversation though...

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Training To Be A Welder In Jacksonville Beach Florida

Training to be a welder in Jacksonville Beach, Florida is a great decision because people are always in need of welders. Thus, this is one career that could give someone longevity in their chosen job market. Welders take pieces of metal and plastic a...

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Passport Not Required

The Elderhostel is the most unique travel organization I’ve ever come across offering outstanding opportunities for learning while traveling; not to mention meet new friends during your journey. The Elderhostel is a not-for-profit organization dedi...

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Senior Approved Services Announces Hiring of Marketing/Sales Associates

“We received nearly 3,000 phone calls from seniors and their family caregivers in the past twelve months searching for elder care services that were Certified Senior Approved”, states Barbara Mascio, founder of Senior Approved Services. “Clearl...

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The Tragic Effects of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

It isn't always easy to recognize when a patient at a nursing home is being abused or neglected. Many of the perpetrators of this type of behavior know full well the risks and will take active measures to abuse their victims in such a way that n...

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The Graying of America

Here are some facts about a quiet revolution that will change the fabric of this nation, according to the National Institute on Aging:One American turns 50 every 7.5 seconds.One in 6 Americans will be 65 or older by the year 2020, with an estimated 7...

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How to Care for an Elderly Person or Senior

It is not always easy caring for an elderly person. Their physical condition, health issues and their emotional state can present challenges for you, the caregiver. There are no doubts that caring for an elderly person is admirable, but it certainly ...

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