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Senior Living

Mix and Match: Finding the Right Design Combination for a Bathroom

- Good design is about mixing and matching. We want our homes to reflect our individual tastes and interests. It should be practical and personal. We shy away from cookie-cutter rooms filled with furnishings all in the same scale and style. And, what “goes together” doesn’t always need to match.

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Seniors Today Demand Greater Mobility

Seniors are more mobile today than every before and with the Baby Boomer generation set to join the ranks of older Americans, the demand for greater mobility is expected to dramatically increase. Census Bureau projections indicate that by 2030 one in five Americans will be age 65 or older.

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Easing the Burden for Loved Ones

No one likes to think about the time when they'll no longer be here. But truth be told, everyone will need a funeral some day. Without planning ahead, they can be stressful, expensive and filled with disagreements. Or you can create an occasion where loved ones come together to reflect on a life well lived, without the pressure of quick decisions and worries about expense.

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The Three Dimensions of a Golfer: Improving Your Game

Golf may look simple, but it is a complex sport requiring drive and determination. There are three dimensions that create a complete golfer: a solid mental game, technical skill and physical fitness. Gary Player, professional golfer and winner of golf's career grand slam, advocates mastering these three dimensions to improve your golf game.

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Why You Should Get Your Hearing Checked Today

Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems among Americans, with gradual hearing loss affecting millions and often going undetected. No tell-tale signs alert people to changes in their hearing, especially if it progresses slowly. Only a professional hearing screening can determine whether someone is experiencing hearing loss, hearing experts say.

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Grandma and Grandson Benefit from Medical Advancement in Colon Cancer Treatment

Nick Souleotes, 43, and his 92-year-old grandmother, Ruth Franks, were diagnosed with colon cancer on the same day and four days later had their cancer removed through minimally invasive colon surgery. Both are thankful for the minimally invasive treatment option that got them back to their lives quicker than they expected.

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Seniors and Loneliness: Tips for Overcoming Isolation

For millions of seniors, loneliness can have a very serious affect on their physical and mental health; but there are many ways to overcome loneliness and improve their quality of life.

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Aging Baby Boomers Face Healthcare Shortage

Every day, almost 11,000 baby boomers turn 50. Born between 1946 and 1964, aging baby boomers are the fastest growing segment of the United States population. By 2030, the number of people ages 65 and older will nearly double to 71.5 million, or 20 percent of the population. At the same time the population of people over 65 is increasing, the U.S. is also facing a geriatrician shortage.

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How to Reach Your Financial Retirement Goals

What keeps you awake at night? If you're like most Americans, you've probably more than once found yourself up in the wee small hours, lying on your back, staring at the ceiling above your bed, having a little conversation with yourself.

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Seniors Benefit from Natural Light

According to the Center of Design For An Aging Society in Portland, Ore., older people need more light (about 3 to 5 times more than younger people) for both vision and maintaining health. Many seniors don't get outside enough, so there are many reasons to consider bringing more natural light in.

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