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CDC Says “Take 3” Actions to Fight the Flu:
These actions will protect against 2009 H1N1 too! Flu is a serious contagious disease. Each year in the United States, on average, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized and 36,000 people die from seasonal flu complications.... Find out more about the prevention of the 2009 H1N1 Flu
Selecting an In-Home Caregiver:
So the “Aha” moment arrives. Circumstances make you realize two things. 1) I’m not as young as I used to be, and 2.) “Old age ain’t for sissies” as the great Bette Davis once said.... How to select an in- home care giver
Health Care Reform Bills Would Offer Help with Long-Term Care:
As lawmakers work out the details of health care reform, one sweeping new provision winning widespread support would set up a new national insurance program to help older adults and people.... See what offers the government is planning for seniors
Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults:
Travel for older adults can be challenging.... Following these tips will make the trip more pleasurable for them and you.
Stay a Safe Senior Driver:
The AARP Driver Safety Program is the nation's first and largest refresher course for drivers age 50 and older that has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today's roads.... Find out more about how this can help the senior driver
Nutrition Advice for Seniors:
Numerous changes in body composition and physiology are associated with advancing age. Compounding these changes are the accompanying lifestyle, social, economic and medical conditions that often impact the amount and quality of food.... learn more about proper nutrition for seniors
Credit Card Debtors Can Make a Deal:
If you are delinquent on your credit card account, you don’t have to wait to hear from your lender. Consider contacting your credit card issuer directly to try negotiating a settlement........
Learn more about the deals that can help
Balance Problems: Causes and Prevention:
People are more likely to have problems with balance as they get older. But age is not the only reason these problems occur; there are other causes, too.... Find out more about Balance Problems and some possible solutions.
Health Care Tips for Caregivers:
A few general helpful tips to make caregiving easier. For an older person who cannot get in and out of the tub, install grab bars next to toilets, bathtubs, and showers for fall prevention.... Read more tips for caregivers.
The Importance of Your Credit Score:
Your credit score is a number, between 300 and 850, that is used by creditors to decide whether to give you credit and at what interest rate, the higher the number, the better your credit rating.... Read how a good credit score can affect you.
Sleep Issues for Seniors:
Age alone does not cause sleep problems. Disturbed sleep, waking up tired every day, and other symptoms of insomnia are not a normal part of aging.... Learn more about sleep problems and how to sleep better at any age
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