Health & Wellness
17 Million U.S. Seniors with Hearing Loss Don’t Use Hearing Aids
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- Written by 50plus LIFE 50plus LIFE
Millions of American adults could benefit from using hearing aids. Yet, fewer than 1 in 3 adults over 60 with hearing loss uses them.
Savvy Senior: How to Recognize a Mini-Stroke
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
How can a person know if they’ve had a minor stroke? My mother had a spell a few weeks ago where she suddenly felt dizzy for no apparent reason and had trouble walking and speaking, but it went away, and she seems fine now.
– Concerned Son
Understanding Aphasia: Bruce Willis Diagnosis Puts Disorder in Spotlight
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The recent announcement by Bruce Willis’ family that the actor has been diagnosed with aphasia has brought attention to the language disorder, which is relatively common but not well known by the general public.
5 Things Retirees Will Wish They Had Known Sooner
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- Written by Patti and Milledge Hart Patti and Milledge Hart
Many people planning for retirement anticipate those post-working years eagerly, ready to veg out after a life of toil. Others plan with greater anxiety, unsure whether they even have an identity without their jobs.
Taking Away Your Parent’s Car Keys
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- Written by Dr. Ken Druck Dr. Ken Druck
Who can forget what it was like to give our kids the keys and watch them pull out of the driveway on their first solo ride?
Savvy Senior: How to Protect Yourself against Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
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- Written by Jim Miller Jim Miller
Dear Savvy Senior,
Can you tell me about stomach aneurysms? My father died from one about 10 years ago, and I’m wondering if that can increase my risk of developing one myself.
– Almost 60
Grief Relief: Dealing with the Death of a Grandchild
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- Written by Victor M. Parachin Victor M. Parachin
It is estimated that more than 160,000 American grandparents lose a grandchild to death every year.
Online Medicare Seminars Scheduled
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Recently retired individuals and those approaching retirement can learn to better navigate the Medicare system with two free preretirement seminars to be held Thursdays, April 28 and May 26, from 6-8:30 p.m. via Zoom.
How Old is Too Old to Drive?
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The aging process comes with its own set of challenges, from muscle movement to memory retention, and everything in between.