Archives: June 2012

Break Habits; Age Smarter

The following is a guest blog from George Shaw who has written for a number of health and education blogs for seniors. He currently works for the Texas nursing home website, SeniorHomesTexas.com. Weight loss goals aren’t only for younger generation’s New Year’s Resolutions, they’re also vitally important for people in...

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Temperature Rising Can Be Deadly for Seniors with Chronic Conditions

Probably not a good idea.åÊ Small rises in summer temperatures may shorten life expectancy for seniors with chronic medical conditions, according to Harvard University School of Public Health researchers. They studied Medicare data over almost 20 years to follow the long-term health of 3.7 million chronically ill people over 65....

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What really happens when you dial 9-1-1?

Last year over 300 million 9-1-1 calls were made in the US.åÊ What if you or a loved one had to call 9-1-1 today?åÊ Would dispatchers know where you were, or what was wrong?åÊ How can you ensure that they can find you and help you quickly? If an incoming...

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