As seniors and retirees get older, many prefer to remain in the homes and communities they are familiar with instead of relocating to a new location. People benefit mentally, emotionally, and physically from staying at places they are familiar with because it makes them feel safe, independent, and comfortable. According to a report by the […]
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Sep
Sep
While Florida is not on the “most expensive” or “least expensive” list for home insurance rates, Floridians are going to notice a spike in their initial rates. Did you know that homeowners across the state are spending three times more on home insurance than the actual national average? That type of premium is usually coming […]
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Sep
Sep
Technology can be extremely frustrating. It seems there is a new and flashy application, software, or hardware every month, leaving us all to believe that we are working with antique toys. But this isn’t the case. While technology does advance each year, most of the time the tools we have are more than adequate for […]
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Sep
Sep
The healthcare industry is experiencing rapid transformation and that’s always the case due to constant advances in technology. With the aging of the baby boomer generation, as well as an increasing number of people with chronic diseases, more and more people are relying on the healthcare system for support. As a result, it’s important to […]
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Sep
Sep
While there are a variety of vitamins that play a unique role in our bodies, there is another lesser-known vitamin that we don’t hear about much: Vitamin F. The term “Vitamin F” is not officially recognized as an individual vitamin. Instead, it’s actually a name assigned to a combination of two essential fatty acids (EFAs) […]
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Sep
Sep
It’s common knowledge by now that there’s a correlation between hearing loss and its direct negative impact on one’s overall health. Communication troubles, isolation, depression, fatigue, risk of falls and cognitive decline have a higher occurrence in seniors with hearing loss. That’s something you may have already read about. But one thing you might not […]
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Sep
Sep
World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual awareness day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of suicide, its prevention, and the support available to those in distress. For every 9 people per every 100,000, commit suicide. With 800,000 people dying of suicide per year, there is an immediate need for suicide prevention and proactive education. The challenging […]
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Sep
Sep
It’s a fact that we lose bone mass as we age. Women actually lose 20% of bone density within the first 5 to 7 seven years post-menopause. Generally speaking though, men and women lose bone mass at the same rate. Our calcium absorption decreases with age and this is what causes brittle bones and fractures more […]
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Sep
Sep
With technology sometimes disrupts our lives in both good and distracting ways, there are apps that we can download onto our devices to make our lives easier. If you’re not tech-savvy, that’s okay, many of these apps are easy to use and that’s the point. At least 62% of people over the age of 70 […]
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Aug
Aug
Thinking of adding some supplements to your daily routine? The older we get, the more care and attention our bodies need so it’s no secret why not just seniors but people of all ages seek a bit of extra help through vitamin consumption whether the need is for better gut health, reducing headaches, or trying […]
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Aug
Aug
Becoming a parent at any age can be challenging, but it’s even more so when you’re an older adult. The average age of first-time moms in the U.S. has now increased from 21 to 26 and for first-time fathers, the age has gone up as well from 27 to 31. As we talk more about […]
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Aug
Aug
Most Americans have felt the impact the current recession has had on their wallets. They noticed it at grocery stores and gas stations, and not only has inflation affected the cost of consumer goods in the short term but it will also impact the way people plan for the future. People who are close to […]