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December
2001
When
Grandpa
Drinks
Too
Much |
| The
National
Institute
on
Alcohol
Abuse
and
Alcoholism
(NIAAA)
says
that
alcohol
abuse
among
seniors
may
be
a
growing
and
complicated
problem. |
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November
2001
Sorting
Through
the
Confusion
of
Dementia |
| Dementia
is
a
major
cause
of
cognitive
failure—a
breakdown
in
the
process
by
which
knowledge
is
acquired,
retained,
and
used.
About
15
percent
of
persons
over
age
65
have
some
form
and
degree
of
cognitive
failure. |
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September
2001
Travel
While
You
Learn:
Elderhostel |
| Elderhostel
believes
that
learning
is
a
lifelong
process
that
is
rewarding
at
any
age.
It
is
inspired
by
the
youth
hostels
and
folk
schools
of
Europe,
but
guided
by
the
needs
of
older
citizens. |
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August
2001
Hiatal
Hernias |
| A
hiatal
hernia
is
a
protrusion
of
a
portion
of
the
stomach
from
its
normal
position
in
the
abdomen,
and
may
result
from
birth
defects
or
injuries. |
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July
2001
Parkinson's
Disease |
| Parkinson’s
Disease
begins
subtly
and
progresses
gradually.
In
many
people,
it
begins
with
a
tremor
in
the
hand
while
the
hand
is
at
rest
(but
disappears
during
sleep). |
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June
2001
Travel
Discounts |
| For
seniors
wishing
to
travel,
various
discounts
exist
to
help
make
your
way
around
the
world. |
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May
2001
Safe
Driving
for
Seniors |
| While
older
drivers
have
the
benefit
of
years
of
driving
experience,
which
lends
itself
to
good
judgment,
age-related
declines
in
vision,
hearing,
and
reaction
times
can
create
safety
hazards. |
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April
2001
Eye
Issues |
| A
number
of
common
eye
conditions
require
more
than
simple
prescription
glasses. Several
of
these
can
rob
seniors
of
their
eyesight,
but
most
can
be
prevented
or
managed
adequately. The
key
is
to
detect
and
treat
them
early. |
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March
2001
Don't
Overpay
Uncle
Sam |
| Each
year,
Americans
overpay
taxes.
There
are many
organizations
and
agencies
that
offer
free tax
advice;
take
advantage
of them. |
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February
2001
Hearing
Loss |
| As
you age,
your
middle
ear also
ages. In
fact,
one-half
of the
population
older
than 75
has some
degree
of
hearing
loss. |
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January
2001
Conquering
"Gym-o-phobia" |
| Indoor
fitness
centers
offer
plenty
of
opportunities
for
seniors
to work
out at
their
own
level. |
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December
2000
End
of Life
Care |
| Without
an
advance
directive,
a
hospital
staff is
legally
bound to
do
everything
possible
to keep
you
alive,
unless
you or a
family
member
objects.
Seventy-five
percent
of
Americans
are in
favor of
advance
directives,
but only
30 - 35
percent
actually
write
them. |
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November
2000
Coping
with
Depression |
| Major
depression,
where
everything
seems
essentially
hopeless
and
meaningless,
occurs
commonly
among
seniors.
Research
suggests
that
untreated
depression
not only
makes
your
life
miserable,
but it
may
shorten
it too,
by
making
you
susceptible
to
illnesses,
including
cancer. |
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October
2000
Have
You
Gotten
Your
Shots? |
| The
Centers
for
Disease
Control
recommends
flu and
pneumonia
shots
for
those 65
years
and
older,
as well
as for
some
younger
adults. This
vaccine
is 70 -
90%
effective;
have you
had
yours? |
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September
2000
Grandparenting
Tips |
| Be
part of
your
grandchild’s
life.
This
means
keeping
up to
date
with
things.
And
remember
to
accept
generational
differences
in an
understanding
way. |
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August
2000
Coping
With
Pain |
| Your
first
step
toward
pain
relief
is to
discuss
it in
detail
with
your
doctor. You
can then
receive
a more
effective
treatment
for
chronic
pain. |
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July
2000
Foot
Care |
| Years
of wear
and tear
take
their
toll on
our
feet.
Learn
about
the
ailments
and how
to take
care of
them. |
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June
2000
Walking:
The
Ideal
Exercise? |
| Brisk
walking
three
hours a
week can
have the
same
effect
as 15
minutes
of daily
vigorous
exercise,
lowering
the rate
of heart
attacks
in women
by up to
forty
percent!
And, no
special
equipment
or
training
is
needed. |
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May
2000
Long-Term
Care
Planning |
| Surveys
have
shown
that a
65-year
old
person
as a 43
percent
chance
of
entering
a
nursing
home at
some
point in
life.
It's not
too
early to
plan not
for what
you
might
need
later. Long-term
care
insurance
policies
can make
many
elder
care
options
possible. |
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April
2000
The
Joy of
Volunteering |
| Volunteering
is a way
to tap
your
wealth
of
experience
and
wisdom
and
channel
it into
new
directions,
especially
to areas
in need. |
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March
2000
Type
2
Diabetes |
| About
half of
all
diabetes
cases
occur in
persons
55 and
older. Are
you at
risk? |
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February
2000
Heart
Healthy
Eating |
| Your
diet can
great
affect
your
weight--and
your
health. Read
on to
learn
more. |
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January
2000
Fitness
&
Training |
| Read
on to
learn
more.
Strength
training
strengthens
bones
and
helps
prevent
osteoporosis. |
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November
1999
Life
After
Loss |
| The
loss of
a loved
one can
be a
turning
point
for the
survivor. |
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October
1999
Managing
Your
Medicines |
| Seniors
have a
slower
metabolism,
so drugs
may stay
in the
body
longer,
making
them
twice as
susceptible
to
adverse
drug
reactions. |
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September
1999
Life-Long
Learning |
| The
Elderhostel
Organization
is
answering
the
urges of
today's
active
seniors
who
desire
to
continue
learning
and
traveling
during
their
retirement
years. |
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August
1999
Sexuality:
It's Not
Just
About
Viagra |
| Studies
show
that
many
seniors
are
indeed
sexually
inactive,
but it's
not
always
out of
choice. The
first
step is
an
honest
dialogue
with
your
doctor. |
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July
1999
Travel
Tips for
Seniors |
| Are
you
taking
advantage
of your
free
time to
explore
the
globe? Join
us on
one of
our
trips! |
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June
1999
Living
With
Diabetes |
| The
secret
to
living
well
with
diabetes
is to
maintain
your
blood
sugar
level
within
the
range
your
doctor
has
suggested. |
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April
1999
Considering
Long-Term
Care
Insurance? |
| But
while a
long-term
care
policy
may be
an
affordable
and
attractive
choice
for some
people,
for
others
the cost
may be
too
great or
the
benefits
they can
afford
are not
sufficient
for
their
needs. |
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March
1999
Now
Hear
This! |
| Hearing
loss
that is
associated
with
aging is
the
result
of
changes
in the
inner
ear,
most
often
due to
the loss
of cells
that
respond
to
sounds. |
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February
1999
Legal
Advice
for
Seniors
is Free |
| If
you live
in Ohio
and are
age 60
or
older,
you can
get free
legal
help and
long-term
care
help
over the
phone by
calling
(513)
621-8721. |
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June
1998
Lifelink
Emergency
Response
System |
| The
Lifelink
Emergency
Response
System,
offered
through
the
Health
Alliance,
is a
24-hour
personal
emergency
system
that
allows
you to
summon
help
with the
push of
a
button. |
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May
1998
Senior
Gardening |
| The
very
best
gardeners
are ones
who have
witnessed
and
labored
through
many
growing
seasons. |
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April
1998
Nursing
Home
Placement |
| Planning
early
for
nursing
home
placement
can
prevent
a great
deal of
pressure
and
indecision
at a
later
date. |
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February
1998
Service
With
Love |
| The
Health
Alliance
offers a
complimentary
telephone
reassurance
program,
Service
With
Love. |
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October
1997
Osteoporosis
And
Calcium |
by
Karen
Weber,
R.D.,
Ellen
Illig,
R.D.,
Pat
Streicher,
R.D.
Cholesterol
Center
Dietitians
Osteoporosis
is an
age-related
disorder
characterized
by
decreased
bone
mass and
by
increased
susceptibility
to
fractures
in the
absence
of other
recognizable
causes
of bone
less.
Many
factors
contribute
to
osteoporosis;
one is a
calcium
poor
diet. |
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August
1997
Alcohol
Problems
In Older
Adults |
| Sometimes,
the
older
adult
looks at
alcohol
as their
only
friend;
it keeps
them
from
being
alone;
it helps
deaden
emotional
and
physical
pain;
and it
fills
time. |
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July
1997
Foot
Care |
| When
your
feet
ache at
bedtime
after a
long
day,
anti-inflammatory
medicine
such as
aspirin
type
products
can help
to
relieve
the
discomfort. |
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Senior
Care Preferred Plus offers a variety of educational programs, including
exercise programs and trips. For
more information on upcoming programs, click
here or call our Hotline at 513-584-1982. Whenever
you have questions, call us at 513-585-6462.
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