The US Government has a section 202 program implemented by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which aims to increase affordable senior housing to individuals aged 65 and above with very low income. If you or a loved one is looking for a retirement home that will fit a tight budget, section 202 […]
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Often times the terms “assisted living” and “nursing homes” are used interchangeably. This, however, is a mistake because the two are actually very different. A person who is a candidate for one facility will not necessarily be a candidate for the other. While in-home care for aging seniors can be more cost-effective, those that require […]
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Despite a person’s maturing cycle — escalating age, growing to adulthood, and finally ending the line of growth — one must always remember not to stop his/her development, but rather continue maintaining and keeping a variety of healthy and active adult lifestyles. Try to work on your physical, psychological, social, and spiritual development. Do not […]
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Dementia is the medical term used to describe the decline of reasoning, memory and other mental abilities of individuals. These usually impair a person’s ability to do everyday activities such as driving, household chores and even personal care such as feeding and bathing. Dementia is most common in the elderly and used to be called […]
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The number of senior citizens in the United States continues to grow each year. In the early 1900s, approximately 4 percent of the population was over the age of 65. Currently, the figure hovers around 12 percent of the population and, if projections are correct, those over 65 will comprise approximately 20 percent of the […]
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Over 18 percent of the 35 million adults over 65 years of age commit suicide each year. Most have experienced depression throughout their life-time but it has gone undiagnosed or has been underdiagnosed by the medical community. Many think that depression is a normal part of the aging process or a reaction to chronic illness. […]
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Moving to a nursing home or moving a loved one to a nursing home is often a heart-wrenching decision that does not come easily. It requires much well thought out planning, a process of elimination, and a great deal of courage. Even with that in place, it is a very difficult situation and one that […]
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Life insurance is a means of paying for burial expenses and a lifetime of debt after an individual has died. Oftentimes life-insurance is originally purchased when an individual reaches the age of 30 or 40 and has amassed a bit of personal wealth as well as a spouse and a couple of children. The life-insurance […]
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Usually, when we think about tutoring, we think about people in an actual university or high school. We think about physical buildings, bureaucracies and some sort of chain of command. This is bureaucratic, structural and formal tutoring. But did you know that thanks to the internet, people from all over the world can come to […]
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A senior retirement community is a place for seniors who wish to live while maintaining their independent lifestyle. It is one of the several types of retirement communities that seniors have as an option. A senior retirement community follows certain guidelines before allowing an elderly person for residency. Most retirement homes accept seniors who do […]
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