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Every profession has its own set of verbs, adjectives, pronouns, nouns and general jargon that may require a classroom education to learn. For senior health, senior fitness, retirement planning it feel may feel like your are earning a degree just to have the minimal knowledge. Lawyer and Certified Geriatric Care Manager Buckley Fricker has [...]
Need a new hip? Well, you may laugh now, but statistics show that over the past 2 decades the number of Americans having total hip replacement has more than doubled. The number of knee replacements is also expected to reach over 4 million by 2030. Dr. Stephen Barnett is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with [...]
When we think of tough grueling sports that take a toll on the body, it’s normally for the young. After all, their bodies haven’t gone through years of wear and tear. A contradiction to that notion, is a favorite among the senior set, says The Long Ride author Lucian Spataro. At 55, Spataro is one [...]
Encore careers are becoming the focus of more seniors at they approach or enter retirement. Many people discovered the traditional definition of retirement doesn’t fit them any longer. The thoughts of lounging longer in bed, spending time in the garden or daily golf eventually lost it’s appeal. For retirement planning, Financial Coach Todd Tresidder says: [...]
The day that hospital, surgical and medicare care prices will be like shopping for a new car is probably years away but there are signs that it may be moving in that direction. The Journal of the American Medicare Association reported a study to obtain pricing of common elective hip surgery for senior health. So [...]
Falling Age Barriers for Senior Travelers The age barrier for senior travel is going up all the time. Companies that book and organize senior travel excursion are often contacted by people in their 70′s, 80′s, 90′s to book excursions. The experienced travel coordinators have learned how to plan the trips for the right age bracket. [...]
We all harbor our secret fears of one sort or another. What is surprising is when we discover how many others share our same fear. A 1993 study published in the Journal of Aging and Health exposed one fear that is very universal among active seniors. It’s falling. Of the common fears like robbery [...]
Have you heard that hot cocoa can boost the brain power of active seniors. The study, first published eight months ago is important for those concerned about senior diet choices. One of the active ingredients, cocoa flavanols is the principle element that shows to provide significant improvements in certain cognitive assessment tests. First what [...]
When active seniors think fitness, physical health first comes to mind. But if you are someone who specializes in relationships, counseling, marriage and issues of your mind, emotional fitness often tops the list. Relationship Skills Center Executive Director Carolyn Curtis is one of those who puts a high level of importance about how you feel [...]
A healthy eating plan gives your body the nutrients it needs every day while staying within your daily calorie goal for weight loss. The senior diet includes a healthy eating plan that will also lower your risk for heart disease and other health conditions. A healthy eating plan: Emphasizes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free [...]
More Than Diet: The Mediterranean Lifestyle
Is it lifestyle? Diet? Both? Since the world renowned Mayo Clinic helped raise awareness to the health benefits of the Mediterranean diet and its impact on senior health and senior diet, we are discovering that it means more than what you put in your body. The focus is on senior diet but the most valued [...]
Need a new hip? Well, you may laugh now, but statistics show that over the past 2 decades the number of Americans having total hip replacement has more than doubled. The number of knee replacements is also expected to reach over 4 million by 2030. Dr. Stephen Barnett is a board certified orthopedic surgeon with [...]
Blood Pressure Down: An Apostle of the Mediterranean Diet
Sometimes it is easier to believe in miracle cures…food supplements and medical breakthroughs than simple proven formula’s for healthy living. Author and nutrition expert Janet Brill, Ph.D., adheres to the simple formula. “There is no medicine more powerful or supplement more effective in promoting health and longevity than the combination of good nutrition and daily [...]
Jargon-less Financial Planning
There are a lot of financial terms and jargon that a financial adviser may throw out at you when it is time to address your retirement planning. The important thing to ask yourself when you walk out of that advisor’s office, are you really sure you understanding everything he or she is telling you. Other [...]
