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Senior Citizen

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  1. Caregiving Suite by Stephen Saint-Onge

    … walker or wheelchair in the future. Before: Narrow doorways and confined spaces didn't lend themselves to caring for an elderly parent. After: Practical hard flooring is easy to clean and smooth if a wheelchair is ever required. A partial wall divides …

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  1. Your Older Cat

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    … aging will begin to appear long before your cat reaches senior - citizen status. Middle age: 8 to 12 years. During these years ..... bridge" years are on the verge of old age. Full-fledged senior citizen : over 15 years. After age 12, you might notice some signs …

  2. Quilting Basics

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    … your grandma would've made, but according to former Wall Street Journal writer Mike Habott, you don't have to be a senior citizen to get into the quilting game. In fact, Meg, who wrote the book The Quilter's Catalog says, these days quilting is …

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    Wall Street Journal writer Mike Habott, you don't have to be a senior citizen to get into the quilting game. In fact, Meg, who wrote the book The Quilter's Catalog says, these days quilting is hip,
  3. Sometimes Everybody Needs a Little Therapy...Pet

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    … disabilities can use animals not only to provide love and support, but also to help get through the routine chores of daily life. The elderly can benefit from animals, too. The creatures who provide these special populations with love and support belong to …

  4. Grayness Around Iris

    Article

    A discussion of a common, harmless eye condition among the elderly .

  5. Tips on Designing a Caregiving Space

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    … is important, and particularly for the elderly who may enjoy reading, writing, sewing ..... Area rugs can also pose a hazard to an elderly or sick loved one. Look for smooth hardwood ..... are safe for small children, pets, and elderly people, yet have a gentle flicker that …

  6. Thyroid Problems

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    … on this subject have shown that with careful monitoring, there is no decrease in bone density in women. Additionally, in elderly women, there was no increase in hip fracture among women who have osteoporosis and are taking thyroid hormone. If your doctor …

  7. Tax Season Preps

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    … to be a little bit more organized. Uh-huh. Maybe you have month by month expenses, alimony, you're taking care of an elderly parent, medical expenses that you have to track, you might want to use just a simple slip pocket like this. These are inexpensive …

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    you have month by month expenses, alimony, you're taking care of an elderly parent, medical expenses that you have to track, you might want to use just a simple slip pocket like this. These are
  8. How Pets Help People

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    … living longer lives these days, sometimes elderly people find themselves living alone because ..... family. There is a way, however, for the elderly to find new meaning in their lives, and ..... often more easily physically managed by elderly persons than stronger, excitable younger …

  9. Wills: Your Daughters, Your Sons

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    … working years." Statistics show that elderly women are in worse financial shape than ..... including Social Security among unmarried elderly women was $11,161, compared to $14,769 for unmarried elderly men. One in four women is broke within …

  10. Senior Partners: Older Americans and Mature Pets

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    … entertainers, and warm, fuzzy bundles of joy. Having a pet in an elderly person's life can offer them a sense of well being, a sense ..... and providing a loving home to a companion animal also helps elderly people to remain active and stay healthy." Gus has made Smith …

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