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Senior Fitness 2024

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Physical exercise is a core tenet in the prevention and management of chronic illnesses, such as hypertension, diabetes, heart diseases, and stroke, and in facilitating overall well-being. Primary care providers give patients guidance in managing and optimizing their health according to their individual needs. They also observe which advice is most helpful and why. As […]

Are you currently looking after elderly parent?

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Currently, over sixty-five million individuals are providing care for aging family members or elderly acquaintances. This accounts for approximately 29% of the population. This may apply to individuals who are older, have long-term illnesses, or disabilities. This indicates that a considerable number of people are caregivers, which is a common aspect of life as everyone […]

Stopping Scammers In Their Tracks

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According to a February 9, 2024 business blog by Lesley Fair: “Facts about fraud from the FTC – and what it means to business” 1 – the FTC, reports that in 2023, fraud-related losses totaled $10 billion dollars, an increase of over $1 billion from the previous year. The article lists the top frauds as: […]

Grandparent Alienation Is A Growing Problem

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For many parents, one of the most meaningful events that happens for them as their own children grow into adults is the birth of a grandchild. Becoming a grandparent is a life-changing event and research shows that grandparents who are involved in their grandchildren’s lives are happier and less likely to experience depression. The role […]

Seniors Moving To Florida – Fall & Winter 2024 – 2025

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If you remember Florida in the 1950s, you may recall a state with a small population and only three urban areas that were considered cities. Now, fast-growing communities like Orlando, Ft Lauderdale, Ocala, and Kissimmee have joined Miami, Tampa-St Petersburg, and Jacksonville. Our state’s growth has been extraordinary and has exceeded all expectations for many […]

Amazing Seniors – Fall & Winter 2024 – 2025 Edition

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Elizabeth Hertling is an extraordinary senior. Every birthday is a unique occasion, a day that should be cherished and marked with festivities. Several recent birthdays have been particularly unforgettable for Elizabeth Cummings Hertling and those in her circle. Two years back, a group of firefighters from Orlando was sent to assist in her celebration. The […]

Ask Dr. Q – Fall & Winter 2024 – 2025 Edition

Ask Dr Q Summer 2024

Question: I previously had a yearly check-up for my workplace requirements. Now Medicare is requesting that I undergo a “wellness exam.” How does this differ from other types of medical examinations? Answer: The main distinction lies in the fact that a physical examination is more thorough compared to a wellness check-up. Annual physical examinations consist […]

Letter to Readers – Summer 2024

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To All OurSeniors Readers, Subscribers, Vendors, and Donors, Helping OurSeniors Help Others A popular saying tells us that “You get what you pay for.” If you want a good quality product or service, you pay the price. In most cases, that holds true. We all shop for bargains, but when something is free, we are […]

The Benefits of Staying Active in Your Community

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Have you ever thought about the happiness you bring to other people? One of the traits of happy, successful people is the habit of reaching out to others, working together to accomplish good things. During our working years, this is a natural part of most jobs. At home, we have children to raise and family […]