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Hearing Aid Styles

by Michelle Zarate on 05/14/2013

Having trouble hearing the telephone? Do others complain when you turn the volume on the TV up? It may be time for a hearing aid. Get a checkup at your doctor’s office to rule out treatable causes of hearing loss (like infections or wax build up.) While you’re there seek a referral to a reputable [...]

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Senior Gardening – Time to Plant

by Michelle Zarate on 05/10/2013

It’s finally May 10th and it’s time to get those plants in the ground. Whether you’re a first time gardener or a seasoned one it can be tempting to plant earlier; congratulations on waiting until the last frost date. Now your plants won’t freeze and you won’t have to replace them. If you cheated and [...]

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May 3, 2013

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Senior Gardening – Raised Garden Beds

May 3, 2013

May 10th is next week and it’s time to prepare your garden for all your veggies and flowers. The better prepared your garden beds are the less work there will be during the growing season. Today we’ll cover preparing raised garden beds. Seniors with back trouble, arthritis or don’t feel they can garden anymore may [...]

April 26, 2013

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Container Gardening

April 26, 2013

Do you like the idea of gardening but just don’t have the ability or space to start a plot? No problem! Start a container garden. Container gardens can be flowers, veggies or a mix of both. Here are the things you’ll need: Container. Look for a container that has holes for drainage. This can be [...]

April 19, 2013

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Spring Gardening

April 19, 2013

It’s spring and that means it’s time to get out and get in that garden. Now, the last frost date for the Treasure Valley is typically May 10th. So, it’s a good time to get those frost safe plants in the ground. For instance: now is the perfect time to plant onions, lettuce, radishes and [...]

April 12, 2013

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Tricks for Arthritis

April 12, 2013

Third and final post in our tips and tricks for arthritis series tackles misc. tricks. Easy open. You can’t take the pain out of paying for gas, but you can make it less painful to pump it. Keep a disk-shaped, rubber jar opener in the car, then use it to twist off the gas cap. [...]

April 5, 2013

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Arthritis and Personal Care

April 5, 2013

Last week we posted some tips and tricks for arthritis and housework. Today we’ll tackle personal care: Easy-on clothing. When shopping for clothing, look for pants, dresses and skirts that are lined. Lined clothes are easier to slip off and on. Dressing. Develop a preference for pull-ons, elastic and Velcro verses zippers and buttons. Simple [...]

March 29, 2013

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Arthritis and Housekeeping

March 29, 2013

Arthritis can make everyday activities hard. Here are some helpful tips and tricks for housekeeping: Easy dust it. To dust high and low places without bending and stooping, make a handy dust mop by stapling your dust rag to a gift-wrap tube. Tip for tucking. When making your bed, use a wooden pizza paddle to [...]

March 22, 2013

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Exercise and Arthritis

March 22, 2013

EXERCISE AND ARTHRITIS If you have arthritis, exercise is essential. For anyone, exercise: increases energy levels helps develop a better sleep pattern helps with weight control maintains a healthy heart increases bone and muscle strength decreases depression and fatigue serves to improve self-esteem and self-confidence Exercise is important for healthy joints. Moving your joints daily [...]

March 14, 2013

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Tip Top Kidneys

March 14, 2013

March 14th is also national kidney day. Here are some tips for keeping yours healthy: Keep blood pressure below 130/80 mm/hg Stay in your target cholesterol range Eat less salt and salt substitutes Eat healthy foods Stay physically active Take your medications as prescribed If you have diabetes, take these steps, too: Meet blood sugar [...]

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