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How to Care for the Elderly With Depression
Depression is common in the elderly, but the solutions are less difficult than one might think. Sometimes, milder depression is as easy to treat as simply dedicating more time to the elderly. More...
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The Best Retirement Towns
Choosing a place to retire should be about who you are and what you are looking for. One of the best ways to determine where you should retire is to do a self-assessment of yourself and what you are...
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Program Activities for the Elderly
Activities for the elderly who are in retirement or nursing homes are integral to keeping them active and happy, which directly relates to their health and well being. These activities can be held at...
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Quiet Activities for Elderly Patients
According to an article published in the "Southern Medical Journal," elderly people are very vulnerable to high amounts of noise. This is especially true in nursing homes and assisted living...
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What Is the Greenhouse Movement?
In a Call to Action on November 12, 2008, the Senate Finance Committee stated that the Green House Project should be piloted as a new model of institutional care for the elderly. The Green House...
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The Best Places for Seniors to Live
Where a you live is always important. But as you grow older, location becomes all the more important. This is because as a person nears retirement they want to live out the rest of their life in a...
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Afternoon Activities for the Elderly
If you think senior leisure activities have to involve bingo and "Wheel of Fortune," you're mistaken. There's plenty of afternoon fun that can be had by seniors. Afternoon activities for the elderly...
View ArticleFederal Elder Abuse Law
Federal elder abuse laws support enforcement of state laws and empower state agencies. The passage of the Older Americans Act in 1965 promoted advocacy to protect the elderly. Title VII: Vulnerable...
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The Best Retirement Communities in Ohio
With beautiful scenery, access to Lake Erie, and several big cities, Ohio has much to offer any family. Ohio is also home to many retirement communities, great options for someone who wants things a...
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Ideas for Elder Abuse Awareness
Elder abuse is an issue that many keep silent about, including its victims. Since this issue is one that has been on the rise, but is hidden from the public, awareness is essential so victims and their...
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Top Ten Places to Retire in Colorado
Planning for retirement is an exciting although challenging process. A key consideration is deciding where you want to reside during your golden years. Colorado is home to quite a few cities that are...
View ArticleIdeas for a Senior's Last Will & Testament
A senior's last will and testament is a written declaration of that individual's intentions for the distribution and ownership of his property, estate and other valuable assets after his death. Formats...
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How to Get a Senior Into a SUV
Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV) pose a challenge when transporting senior citizens, as such vehicles don't generally have a high interior clearance in which a senior may remain seated in a wheelchair. An...
View ArticleHow to Locate Cheap Senior Housing
With the average annual cost for a private nursing home at about $75,000 per year and researching elderly housing options an overwhelming endeavor, senior citizens and their families are looking for...
View ArticleHow to Get a Senior in a Retirement Home
Getting a senior in a retirement home can be one of the most challenging experiences in your adult life. Several factors can make it difficult, including convincing your aging parent, relative or...
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Casket Styles
Some people choose to pick their caskets before they die, while others leave those decisions to loved ones either by choice or circumstance. Either way, many people find the necessity of choosing...
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The Best Retirement Communities in Austin, Texas
As the city of Austin--and capital of Texas--grows, more and more senior citizens are moving in because of its weather, affordability and recreation-oriented lifestyle. Selected by Money Magazine as...
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Care Standards for the Elderly
Sadly, elderly parents and relatives often need assistance to function normally at some point in their lives. They fear the possibility of falling or otherwise injuring themselves while no one is...
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How to Make an Elderly Activities Calendar
If you are taking care of an elderly person or work at a home for elderly people, you may want to schedule your activities on a monthly calendar. Having activities planned for elderly people helps...
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Senior Activities in Dallas, Texas
Staying active helps seniors keep their minds sharp and their bodies energized. Getting out of their retirement home or personal home on a regular basis also helps them feel like a part of the world....
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