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Seniors Dental Issues FAQ – Part 2
7. Can dentists treat the elderly with moderate dementia? The ideal time to take care of all necessary dental treatments is soon after the person has been diagnosed with dementia. This way, only easier maintenance treatments will be all that …
Senior Dental Issues FAQ – Part 1
1. As a senior adult, do I really need to be concerned about cavities any more? Actually, cavities can be more frequent in older adults for a number of reasons. Life-long exposure to fluoride through community water supplies and toothpaste …
Tai chi boosts seniors’ muscle strength
By Eric Danek, The Canadian Press MONTREAL – Doing tai chi helps women counter the age-related loss of muscle strength, a new study suggests. The study involved post-menopausal women who took a 12-week tai chi course, with sessions three times …
10 Things to know about Generic Drugs
1. What are generic drugs? A generic drug is a copy that is the same as a brand-name drug in dosage, safety, strength, how it is taken, quality, performance and intended use. 2. Are generic drugs as safe as brand-name …
Shopping Therapy helps Seniors
CBC News - Posted: Apr 8, 2011 6:16 PM ET Making regular trips to the store may be a sign of healthy aging, says a new study that adds a new twist to retail therapy. Active aging, including physical, …
5 Habits of Successful Older Couples
How to love and cherish each other through the years by: Dr. Pepper Schwartz | from: AARP | March 15, 2011 We all know couples who’ve been married for 30, 40, 50 years or more — and who seem as …
Never Too Old to Find New Friends
15 ways to connect with others and form fulfilling relationships by: Mary Mohler | from: AARP | April 1, 2011 When you were in school, you had no problem making friends. Ditto for those years when you were a parent …
How to Say Goodbye when Someone You Love is Dying
Regrets and lessons from grieving survivors by: Paula Spencer | from: Caring.com Saying goodbye to a dying relative or friend — what to talk about, when and how — doesn’t come naturally to most adults. The irony: All such conversations …
How to Deliver a Eulogy
Conveying your respects for a deceased loved one in an eloquent and meaningful way by: Connie Matthiessen | from: Caring.com Learn how to deliver a eulogy eloquently and in a meaningful way. Find out how delivering a eulogy can be …
Change Your Skin Care for Summer Heat
By Debra D. Bass Apr. 12, 2011 (McClatchy-Tribune News Service delivered by Newstex) — As we finally get a chance to bask in the sunshine, we also get to worry about putting our best face forward. It doesn’t take a …
