According to Gallup, older Americans (75+) feel better about their personal financial situation while those aged 18 to 64 feel the least positive. Those aged 75 and older are the most likely to say they feel good about the amount of money they have, are satisfied with their standard of...
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New NIH Senior Website User Friendly
The National Institutes of Health has redesigned and enlarged its wellness-related Web site, NIHSeniorHealth, making it a comprehensive, detailed source of reliable, up-to-date medical information for and about older people.åÊ The site now covers almost 50 health topics and includes 150 videos and an extensive list of frequently asked questions....
Medical Test You May Not Need (VIDEO)
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Medical Tests You May Not Need
Choosing Wisely is part of a multi-year effort of the ABIM Foundation (Advancing Medical Professionalism to Improve Health Care) to help physicians be better stewards of finite health care resources.åÊ The goal of this campaign is to help physicians, patients and other health care stakeholders think and talk about overuse...
The Granny Pod – Good Idea of Bad (VIDEO)
Here is a link to the Granny Pod video -åÊhttp://m.youtube.com/watch?v=v6eWoqSST04
Higher Levels of Purpose Lead to Better Cognitive Function in Alzheimer’s Sufferers (VIDEO)
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The Granny Pod – Good Idea of Bad
This is reprinted from my Friday about.com blog. MEDCottage also known as a Granny Pod is a mini mobile home that you park in the backyard, hook it up to your water and electricity, and it becomes a free-standing spare room for mom and dad. While introduced a couple of...
Higher Levels of Purpose Lead to Better Cognitive Function
The Archives of General Psychology published an article in their May issue entitled ÛÏEffect of Purpose in Life on the Relation Between Alzheimer Disease (AD) Pathologic Changes on Cognitive Function in Advanced Age.Û OK. Long title. But the short of it ÛÒ research study participants who reported higher levels of...
Vitamin D Deficiency Could Lead to Mobility Limitations
Elderly adults who are deficient in vitamin D are at a higher risk for developing mobility limitations and becoming disabled. Looking at the link between vitamin D and the onset of mobility and disability, researchers followed 2,100 men and women aged 70 to 79 over six years. Mobility was determined...
TSA Help for Those with Disabilities and Medical Conditions
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has a new toll-free helpline number, 855-787-2227, to provide information for passengers with disabilities and medical conditions and their families before they fly.åÊ They recommend calling 72 hours in advance to learn what to expect at security checkpoints.åÊ They will also be able to coordinate...