Senior Living
What’s Next for Estate Taxes?
With President Bush back in office for four more years, people who’ve been thinking about estate planning are breathing a sigh of relief. Mr. Bush, after all, ran on a platform promising to end the “death tax.”
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Remodel Your Lighting for Eyesight, Energy and Style
As people get older there is more time to really enjoy the homes they have built for themselves. The kids have grown and moved away, and being physically comfortable has, perhaps, become more important than it was once. Knowing that aging eyes need a better kind of light and more of it to be comfortable, remodeling the lighting in your home improves comfort threefold.
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Dry Mouth Can Damage Seniors’ Teeth
Compared to previous generations, more of today’s seniors have retained their own teeth, avoiding the discomfort of dentures. However, these same seniors are on a variety of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medications that can cause...
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Baby Boomers are Embracing High Tech
Today's Baby Boomers are the first generation to grow up with television and contrary to popular opinion, recent studies show they are still the generation most likely to embrace new technology. In other words, Boomers are more likely than the younger generations to have a high definition television (HDTV), iPod, digital video recorders (DVRs) and subscription to satellite service.
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The Nursing Shortage: How Today's Nursing Students Are Trained to Help Aging Population
As the United States' population grows and ages, nursing homes and assisted living facilities will become a reality for many. And, with the baby-boomer generation - one of the largest segments of our population - next in line to receive senior citizenship, the healthcare industry must prepare to provide medical and nursing assistance in the face of a major obstacle: a shortage of well-trained practical nurses.
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Don't Let Safety Take a Back Seat When RVing
For today's baby boomers approaching retirement, "old age" no longer has the same connotations it did for their parents and grandparents. Indeed, retirement is now giving rise to a new and adventurous chapter in life. For many, it presents the opportunity to travel the country while staying at "home."
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Snoring: Just Annoying or a Sign of Dangerous Sleep Apnea?
Yes, it's loud and disruptive. But did you know that heavy snoring can actually be a sign of a dangerous health problem called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? This condition is more common than most people realize; studies indicate that as many as one in four Americans may suffer from it.
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How to Downsize Your Home While Upsizing Your Amenities
The kids have flown the coop and now the two of you are looking to build a smaller nest. But downsizing doesn't have to mean downgrading. Today's mature homebuyers are looking for less square footage, but more comfort, convenience and luxury. After all, life is too short to not love your surroundings. Join the ranks of mature homebuyers nationwide and make your next home your best home with amenities that are great for your golden years.
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Web Site Helps Select Medicare Rx Plan
The Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Finder is up and running. The plan finder, which was put together by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, allows the user to type in the Medicare beneficiary's information and preferences and the interactive site then comes up with a short list of plans based on that information.
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