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Love and Romance – It’s Never Too Late

Although movies and TV shows rarely do a good job of highlighting romance at all ages, seniors are just as eager for love as adults of other age groups. In fact, romance can boost one’s overall perception of happiness, as adults between the ages of 50-89 who foster emotional closeness and participate in intimate activities report a higher quality of life.

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Avoid Sabotaging Your Retirement Plan with These 5 Tips

Folks frequently start thinking about long-term planning around the beginning of each year, which means retirement might be on your mind these days. Market volatility is causing even more people to reconsider the ways in which they’ve saved for retirement. The instinct to change your retirement plan is common, but not always fruitful. Use the following sound advice to stop yourself from making impulse moves.

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Seniors On the Go: What to Bring, What to Leave at Home

As the pandemic recedes and seniors start heading out of the house more frequently again, we’ve put together a checklist of the 5 things you should bring with you as well as 5 things to leave at home.

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Top 10 Chronic Conditions for Seniors and Tips to Manage or Prevent Them

Managing a chronic condition can be stressful. You might experience frustrating day-to-day symptoms that affect your quality of life. Chronic conditions can also slow down recovery from other injuries and illnesses. Use these strategies to manage your chronic conditions and boost your quality of life.

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Senior Alert Devices are the Perfect Caregiver Companion

Senior alert devices are helpful for all caregivers, whether remote or living in the same home as an elderly family member. Taking care of an elderly parent can be challenging, but the difficulty grows if you live far apart or can never get any respite. In either case, medical alert devices are the perfect complement to caregiving.

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Senior Health Spotlight: The Benefits of Walking

Walking is a great way for seniors to get exercise, work on mobility, and socialize. Seniors who regularly walk report physical, mental, and emotional benefits. The low-impact exercise improves heart health, lowers blood sugar, reduces pain, promotes social engagement, and boosts mental health. And walking helps you increase balance, endurance, flexibility, and strength—which decreases your risk of falling.

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Everything Seniors Need to Know About Statins

Statins are an extremely common medication amongst older adults, but there are many well-known side effects. Statins are primarily prescribed to manage high cholesterol. Seniors who take statins may be concerned about the risks.

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Common Senior Health Conditions Easily Detected Through an Eye Exam

Many Americans have put off routine health screenings because of the pandemic. Eye exams are a critical yet often overlooked healthcare check for seniors. Eye exams are not just for detecting issues with eye health – they can also signal greater wellness issues to your doctor. Your eye health is an indicator of your overall health and an important part of your lifestyle

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20 Ways to Make a Home More Dementia-Friendly

When your loved one develops dementia, they can become confused and disoriented. Your main concern as a caregiver for an elderly loved one is keeping them safe. One way to help is by using fall prevention strategies for seniors. Here are 20 areas of the home you can modify to make their environment safer.

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Retirement Strategies: Financial Security Do’s and Don’ts for Seniors

A good way to learn to manage your finances is by being aware of the do's and don'ts of retirement planning. These financial tips for seniors can help you manage your money as well as help you protect your assets, ensuring a successful retirement.

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