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Many seniors suffer mental decline in silence
Many seniors suffer mental decline in silence
About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows.>>
About 13 percent of Americans 60 and older say they have increasing problems with thinking and memory and that they suffer growing confusion, a new report released Thursday shows.>>
Odds of dying in traffic accident increase with age
Odds of dying in traffic accident increase with age
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.>>
Elderly pedestrians face a much higher risk of being killed in a traffic accident than the young do, a new government report finds.>>
A good mood may boost seniors' brain power
A good mood may boost seniors' brain power
When older people's mood improves, so does their brain power, new research suggests.>>
When older people's mood improves, so does their brain power, new research suggests.>>
Family's questions about Alzheimer's patients can put nurses in a bind
Family's questions about Alzheimer's patients can put nurses in a bind
Many nurses and other health workers at Alzheimer's care facilities feel unprepared to tell patients' family members the truth about their loved one's condition, a new study finds.>>
Many nurses and other health workers at Alzheimer's care facilities feel unprepared to tell patients' family members the truth about their loved one's condition, a new study finds.>>
Growing older, growing stronger
Growing older, growing stronger
Strength training now can spell benefits later in life.>>
Strength training now can spell benefits later in life.>>
8 ways to prevent financial abuse against seniors
8 ways to prevent financial abuse against seniors
Every year, an estimated 7 million senior citizens, one in five Americans over age 65, become victims of financial abuse, a crime that collectively robs them of nearly $3 billion.>>
Every year, an estimated 7 million senior citizens, one in five Americans over age 65, become victims of financial abuse, a crime that collectively robs them of nearly $3 billion.>>
10 vital tips for preventing a heart attack
10 vital tips for preventing a heart attack
Preventing a heart attack is possible, but only by committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle.>>
Preventing a heart attack is possible, but only by committing to a heart-healthy lifestyle.>>
Medicare gaps leave many with big bill at end of life
Medicare gaps leave many with big bill at end of life
Many U.S. seniors have trouble saving enough money to handle health care costs beyond what Medicare covers, a new study suggests.>>
Many U.S. seniors have trouble saving enough money to handle health care costs beyond what Medicare covers, a new study suggests.>>
How one woman came to terms with Alzheimer's through blogging
How one woman came to terms with Alzheimer's through blogging
Early onset of an incurable disease led Kris to step back, make life changes and prepare for whatever the future holds.>>
Early onset of an incurable disease led Kris Bakowski to step back, make life changes and prepare for whatever the future holds.>>
Balance, strength training reduce falls for elderly
Balance, strength training reduce falls for elderly
Older people who engage in balance and strength training can significantly reduce their risk of falling, a new study suggests.>>
Older people who engage in balance and strength training can significantly reduce their risk of falling, a new study suggests.>>


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