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(HealthDay News) — Seniors with low incomes are more likely to develop heart failure than those with higher incomes, even if they have Medicare coverage and are college-educated, a new study finds. “As far as the risk of developing heart failure is concerned, lower education may not matter if a person is able to maintain a high income in later years,” said senior researcher Dr. Ali Ahmed, in an American Heart Association news release. The researchers examined records of 5,153 [...]
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The National Eye Institute estimates that over the next 30 years, the number of Americans that experience eye health issues will double because of aging baby boomers. The Eye on the Boomer survey[...]
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Although the "obesity epidemic" seems to be grabbing headlines, Baby Boomers are surprisingly quite serious about their physical health and exercise regimens. A recent survey sponsored by Humana[...]
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Surveys of adult "baby boomers" consistently find that memory loss is a top concern, and Alzheimer's disease is their most feared disabling disease. Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of[...]
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IMPACT OF AGING SIGHT & HEARING LOSS ON COGNITION "DEMYSTIFYING SENSORY LOSS"
Johns Hopkins & the National Institutes of Health Expert Research Update
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Prevention of[...]
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If you thought activities in senior living communities are limited to Bingo and Bridge, then you have not met Alan Yellowitz. Alan facilitates drum circles in a rapidly growing number of retirement,[...]
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"Technology in general opens up a whole new world for elders," says Ben Cornthwaite, the administrator of Renaissance Gardens at Greenspring in Springfield, Va. Ben's community is one that has made[...]
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There is no question that Tricia and Russell Marks, married for 55 years, are world-rounded individuals constantly seeking ways to stay active and challenge themselves.
Tricia, who served[...]
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It is always important to take precautions to avoid falls, but especially during the icy, slippery winter months. Falls are particularly dangerous for seniors who are more prone to falls due to slower[...]
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