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2 Health Care Scams That Target Seniors
It’s hard to pinpoint exactly when con artists started doing their thing; what’s certain is that it was centuries before any of us were born. They persist even today, living in the shadows and preying on people in ways that are often despicable and difficult to predict. Unfortunately, most scam artists know exactly who to target for the best results - usually our most vulnerable, including senior citizens....
August 6, 2020
The 4-Step Fall Prevention Plan Every Senior Should Know
Most of us know a senior that has experienced a fall, maybe even recently. That's not surprising because 1 in 3 people over the age of 65 fall every year. That number jumps to 1 in 2 after the age of 75! - Falling is dangerous for many reasons. The most obvious are the physical injuries that result from falling, like head trauma, bone fractures and lacerations. But less well known are the long term...
April 28, 2020
5 Reasons to Practice Yoga as You Age
More seniors than ever before are embracing the deep breathing, gentle stretching, and soothing mindfulness of yoga. Yoga is a safe option for remaining active well into retirement, and a yoga class is a great way to make new friends and strengthen existing friendships. While some seniors worry that yoga or other exercise regimens might not be safe as they age, - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
December 27, 2019
Top Researchers Offer 4 Exciting Medical Predictions
It’s an exciting time to be alive. We’re seeing some amazing medical breakthroughs, with plenty more advancements on the horizon. Some of the top researchers in their fields have shared their predictions, and -the future of medicine looks bright. Lifesaving Heart Advances - Heart attacks strike 735,000 people each year in the U.S., killing 610,000 of them. 210,000 of those had suffered at least one...
October 11, 2019