OurSeniors.Net strives to be a go-to resource for seniors, serving their needs in all possible ways. For many seniors, one of the most important of those needs is to attain affordable help in dealing with hearing loss. With that in mind, OurSeniors.Net is extremely pleased to welcome Rx Hearing Aids to its family of senior-friendly […]
Category Archives: Health & Wellness
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May
May
| By Rx Hearing Aids, Inc “I’m tired of being a living hearing aid, having to repeat myself to loved ones!” This is a common expression for many people with senior family members suffering from hearing loss. As we age, it is not uncommon to find that we need some aid hearing. But what is […]
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May
May
Those are the wonderful words spoken by seniors who have wisely begun to use a hearing aid. But so many are missing out on this life-changing device. An affordable hearing aid, an in-the- ear hearing aid can make a huge difference in the life of your senior loved one. OurSeniors.Net is proud to be your […]
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May
May
Let’s start with the facts: Vitamin D, technically a hormone, is considered a crucial nutrient commonly known to help build bones and keep them strong. It’s acquired by exposure to sunlight (ultraviolet B rays), or food and/or supplemental absorption. A family history of osteoporosis was once the only prerequisite required to guard your levels; of […]
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May
May
For seniors in Florida, you might find it beneficial to know that there are more than 800,000 people in Florida alone, that are deaf or that are hard of hearing. 340,000 of those people live just in the Tampa Bay area. This goes to show the continuous need for hearing solutions. One of our vendors […]
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Apr
Apr
Did you know that playing sports and staying active can help to improve cognitive skills and your balance while maintaining your cardiovascular system? Seniors can play a wide variety of sports and even if you aren’t able to do as much physical activity as you used to you can still do low-impact sports. When it comes […]
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Apr
Apr
SB 988: No Patient Left Alone Act The Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we live and has brought about numerous questions about local, state and federal policies. Over the last 2 ½ years, we’ve been barraged with multiple news stories trying to clarify what government agencies and health groups recommend to ensure the health […]
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Apr
Apr
SB 988: No Patient Left Alone Act On April 6, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB 988 No Patient Left Alone Act (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2022/988) after massive bipartisan support. The bill is in response to the Federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) actions in reinstating federal visitation protections in 2020, but continuing to waive visitation […]
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Jan
Jan
Saving money on medication is something that everyone wants to know how to do. The cost of prescription drugs has been rising for years, and it doesn’t look like it’s going to stop anytime soon. We’re going to discuss some unique ways to save money on your medications. Some of these methods may be familiar to […]
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Dec
Dec
Good nutrition, proper rest and medical care are all recognized as important elements of senior health. Social media and marketing professionals do an outstanding job of targeting seniors with information (and misinformation) about food, drugs, Medicare plans, and sleep aids. There is another essential element for maintaining good senior health that is not heavily advertised. […]
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Dec
Dec
In nearly two years since the first cases appeared in the U.S., we have learned a lot about the effects Covid-19 may have on our bodies. Symptoms of the virus may appear 2-14 days after exposure. The most common of these symptoms include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, headache, new […]
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Dec
Dec
When it comes to proper hydration in people, most believe that we should be concerned with the summer months when temperatures can spike to over 100 degrees. The risks of dehydration are particularly high for infants and seniors. Each year there are warnings from several resources encouraging people to stay hydrated during the summer to […]