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The New Midlife Crisis: Caregiving
Mary-Ellen has been caring for her aging mother for five years now. She spends 3 hours a day tending to mom’s needs. She helps mother with every activity from feeding to bathing…
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Senior Medicare Patrol: Here to Protect You from Scams
These days it’s not just lottery scams you need to be aware of. People with Medicare coverage have become a favorite target of scammers, who may use their Medicare number without the…
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Hearing Loss and Dementia May Be Connected
Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the U.S. among older Americans. That’s a problem, because the list of consequences related to untreated hearing loss keeps growing, and includes…
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Life, Liberty, and Technology for All!
Technology has improved the lives of many across all generations. Millennials have apps to keep them socially and politically engaged, and even some to help find their future life partner. Generation X…
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She’s Living History
When Wilhelmina (Talbert) Benson joined the Saint Francis LIFE program in September 2018, her goal was to stay independent and remain living in her own home. Now celebrating her 102nd birthday, she…
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Exercise Can Make You Happier Than Money
Looking for the key to happiness? You might want to start by breaking a sweat. According to a study from researchers at Yale and Oxford Universities, when it comes to mental health,…
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Changing Families, Changing Conversations
By Lola Munis, BSN, RN The times they are a-changin’ – and so is the American family. A striking shift is the number of adults caught in the sandwich generation, providing care…
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From Hearing Loss to Hearing Health
Hearing loss – at any age – can interfere with relationships, education, and work performance. If left untreated, it can lead to social isolation and depression. More recently, many reports have also shown…
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Problem House? Problem Solved!
What do the following have in common? You inherited a house you don’t need and/or can’t afford. You inherited a house that needs major updates and/or repairs. You bought a house…
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Keep Your Home Clean This Summer Without Breaking a Sweat
The last thing you want to do during the hot and humid summer months is clean your house. Even if you have air conditioning and aren’t afraid to use it (some people’s…
