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November 14th, 2025
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Health
July 31st, 2025
Age Related Health Issues Like Cataracts are Common - Are You Prepared for Cataract Surgery?
Most of us take our vision for granted, but as we get older, we start to hesitate about going to the DMV, have problems reading, or suffer from any other age-related vision problems. Cataracts are common, and surgery is usually the solution.
Lifestyle
August 23rd, 2022
Things to Know as a First-Time Dog Owner
First-time dog owners have many things to think about. Breeder or adoption? Age and breed? Training and medical attention also need to be considered. Be ready before getting that dog!
People
August 21st, 2022
Morning After Singer, Maureen McGovern, Diagnosed with Symptoms of Alzheimer's
Saying it was a "kick in the butt," 73- year-old Maureen McGovern announced she has a variant of Alzheimer's disease, posterior cortical atrophy. Known for the song "The Morning After," she is now experiencing symptoms of dementia.
Lifestyle
August 19th, 2022
5 Facts You Should Know About Firefighter Turnout Gear
Firefighters, the men, and women who enter danger, depend on their gear to help keep them safe. However, it has been discovered that some of that gear is causing health problems.
Lifestyle
August 16th, 2022
Options to Consider When Parents Require Different Levels of Long-Term Health Care
Many middle-aged adults' conversations revolve around their aging parents and long-term care. Many families face a crisis when no planning is done in advance. There are ways to make the crisis easier.
Lifestyle
April 30th, 2023
Retirement Planning How to Map Your Financial Performance
An increase in average life expectancy increases the need to plan for retirement. Most people desire financial security, and that takes some effort on your part. You want to have a secure lifestyle and even leave a legacy. Start planning.
Government
August 13th, 2022
Government-Run Long-Term Care Insurance Program in South Korea Facing Financial Woes
Long-term health care is a worldwide issue. Aging populations, advances in medical science, greater longevity, and increasing costs have consequences on families and governments. South Korea's national LTC Insurance program is facing financial problems.
Health
July 1st, 2025
Consequences of Long-Term Health Care Depend on Type and Reason Care is Required
As more people require long-term health care, families feel the consequences. The costs of care vary depending on the type of services someone needs. Family caregivers face stress and personal health problems.
Insurance
August 10th, 2022
Understanding Types of Medicare Plans
Medicare is health insurance primarily for those aged 65 and older. We pay taxes for Medicare, and it becomes our primary health insurance when we are retired. Plus, many people have supplements to Medicare. Understanding Medicare is vital to making the right choices.
Insurance
August 9th, 2022
Australia Looks Toward Long-Term Care Insurance to Provide Aged Care
Funding long-term health care is a problem governments and families must consider based on increasing numbers of people who need help with daily activities. In Australia, the government funded aged-care problem is under financial constraints. LTC Insurance can be a solution.
Care Facilities
August 8th, 2022
Professional Baseball Players Spend Season Living in Senior Community
Most people think of professional baseball players as multimillionaires. However, most pros are minor leaguers, making very little in the hopes of making it to the big time. These minor leaguers are spending the season living in senior living.
Health
March 3rd, 2025
Older Adults Can Benefit from Dental Implants and Proactive Dental Care
Dental care is often overlooked in overall health care among older adults. Like younger people, older people sometimes don't like going to the dentist. Yet, dental implants and routine dental care will benefit physical and emotional well-being.