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Q. My mother suffers from macular degeneration – which has left her nearly blind – and her quality of life has slipped considerably. She can rarely do anything around the house anymore. What can I do to prevent getting this terrible disease and help her? Macular degeneration is a big problem in the U.S. and [...]
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Continue ReadingQ: I am a healthy 70-year-old woman who is wondering what the latest research says about how much longer I may live? I’m retired, but I look forward to doing some other things with my life. The latest news on life expectancy is good. In fact, the average life expectancy for a 70-year-old woman increased [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. I’m an 84-year-old widow who has bad hips and my doctor wants to replace them. I feel as though I’m too old for this, though, and I live alone, with no help. What do you suggest? Listening to the doctor is always your best bet. But here’s additional information that could help. According to [...]
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Continue ReadingMany of the fears that aging adults experience relate to the biggest challenge they say they face: staying active. According to a recent survey conducted for the Home Instead Senior Care network, seniors worry about the future, beginning with the loss of their independence.* 1. Loss of independence. 2. Declining health. 3. Running out of [...]
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Continue ReadingThe economy has taken its toll on your parents’ retirement nest egg, which they worked so hard to build. You and your four siblings are doing well financially, but no one is stepping up to the plate to help Mom and Dad. What’s the solution? Initially, this calls for a conversation between yourself and your [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. My grandchildren have introduced me to the Internet in recent years and I have started doing more of my business online. But I am still very nervous. For instance, I subscribe to a number of magazines and have been thinking it would be much easier to order them online. What should I beware of [...]
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Continue ReadingThe following checklist can help siblings better manage the care of their senior loved ones. Identify and list the needs that your senior loved ones have that will enable them to remain independent and avoid family conflict throughout the aging process. Tasks to consider include meals, housekeeping, scheduling doctor appointment, bill paying, grocery shopping and [...]
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Continue ReadingThe following tips from Home Instead Senior Care and senior care professionals can help older adults feel more secure at night. 1) Encourage seniors to obtain a lifeline to summon medical help if needed. 2) Play soft music at night. It has a calming effect. 3) Install night lights. They will make it easier for [...]
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Continue ReadingQ. My 79-year-old father has been suffering with allergies for years. Do you have any suggestions for ways that I can help him? Allergies are a common problem for North Americans of all ages, and spring and summer are certainly the seasons for them. According to the American Academy of Allergy Asthma & Immunology, about [...]
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Continue ReadingQ: My 78-year-old mother-in-law was recently widowed. My father-in-law took care of everything around the house. A window in her home has been leaking so she called a contractor to fix it. He now wants to install all new windows in the house. My husband and I are skeptical about whether this is necessary. How [...]
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