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The Best Senior Discounts After Age 50

by GLEN in Lifestyle. Posted January 22, 2020

The number 50 isn’t called golden for nothing. It’s a magic number that transports you into a world where there are plenty of perks and senior discounts to be had. Of course, it’s true that a lot of people dread passing the threshold of 49. It seems that when one gets to be 50, thoughts ...

The Top Senior Meal Delivery Services

by GLEN in Health. Posted January 17, 2020

Good nutrition is a requirement for everyone. However, for seniors, having a steady, healthy diet comprising a lot of vegetables and fruits, fish, lean meat, and whole grains requires extra effort, so they may require senior meal delivery services. This is probably why one in six seniors in the United States is said to be ...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Elderly People

by GLEN in Lifestyle. Posted December 30, 2019

As people age, health issues become more apparent and abundant. Elderly dehydration is an example of a health problem that can plague senior citizens. To make things even more complicated, dehydration for those who are advanced in age is actually a hidden risk because not many people know it can happen and that it occurs ...

Healthy Sugar Alternatives to Incorporate into Your Diet

by GLEN in Health. Posted December 29, 2019

Sugar has gotten a lot of bad rap these days, so there are now many sugar alternatives offered in the market. Unfortunately, sugar is difficult to avoid because it is present in so many foods and drink items from juices, desserts, processed foods, and the like. Even basic rice and bread have amounts of sugar ...

Alcohol Induced Dementia is a Real Thing

by GLEN in Dementia. Posted November 19, 2019

Alcohol is one of America’s most abused substances. And as the name suggests, alcohol-induced dementia is a form of dementia caused by excessive alcohol consumption. Moreover, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), binge drinking, heavy drinking and other forms of alcohol use disorders are associated with an average of 88,000 deaths each ...

What are Bedsores?

by GLEN in Health. Posted November 13, 2019

Bedsores are a common problem for patients in nursing homes, along with anyone else who has a medical condition that confines them to one position throughout their days and nights. Also called “pressure ulcers” or decubitus ulcers, bedsores result from prolonged pressure on the skin. An ulcer is a sore that is slow to heal ...

What You Need to Know About Memory Care

by GLEN in Dementia. Posted October 18, 2019

There are many types of dementia, all of which cause increasing memory loss as the condition progresses. Memory care is a type of specialized care that helps people with different forms of dementia during the early stages of the disease. Not only does memory care involve greater supervision, but it also includes services that help ...

Everything You Need to Know About an Assisted Living Facility

by GLEN in Lifestyle. Posted October 15, 2019

Across the United States, around one million people reside in an assisted living facility. Although assisted living facilities aren’t medical settings, senior people may choose to move into them when they require assistance to remain independent. Onsite staff members provide support for day-to-day activities, including dining, taking medications, and staying fit. As a result, these ...

The Best Cell Phone Plans for Senior Citizens

by GLEN in Lifestyle. Posted September 23, 2019

With more time on your hands, you may find the senior stage of life to be a wonderful opportunity to be in constant touch with your loved ones. So if you’re currently looking for a new cell phone plan or planning to sign up for one, you may want to take a look at this ...

How to Get Power of Attorney – Step by Step

by GLEN in Legal. Posted September 16, 2019

At some point in your life, you’ll want to learn how to get a power of attorney set up. This is an issue many people find themselves facing as their parents or significant other gets older. A power of attorney enables someone to make financial, medical, and some personal decisions for another person legally. You ...

The Best Senior Discounts After Age 50

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