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How to Protect Yourself Against Elder Abuse
My Optimum Health — If you're a senior, don't allow yourself to be taken advantage of. Protect yourself from elder abuse by following these tips. Home Information How to Protect Yourself Against Elder Abuse Older adults may face a higher risk of getting treated ...More…
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Social stigma gets in the way of treatment
My Optimum Health — Urinary incontinence is common and highly treatable. Don't be ashamed to ask for help. Home Information Urinary Incontinence: Don't Let Embarrassment Keep You From Getting Help Don't ask, don't tell. That's often the case when it comes ...More…
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Raise Your Stroke Awareness
My Optimum Health — Learn about the dangers of stroke and how to lower your risk. Stroke is America's number three killer, after heart disease and cancer. According to the American Stroke Association, it accounts for about one of every 16 deaths in the U.S. About ...More…
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When Seniors Gamble: Harmless Fun or a Bad Bet?
My Optimum Health — Gambling has become a popular pastime for seniors who often have time to spare and holes in their lives to fill. Home Information Seniors and Gambling: Be Aware of the Risks Go to any casino and you'll see many gray heads at the slot machines and ...More…
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Types of hearing aids
My Optimum Health — If you've experienced hearing loss, but haven't been able to decide if you want a hearing aid, learn how having one can improve your quality of life. Home Information Don't Let Hearing Loss Rule Your Life: The Facts About Hearing Aids When ...More…
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Depression May Have Different Symptoms With Age
My Optimum Health — Depression in seniors is common, but often goes unrecognized and untreated. The signs can be different in the elderly and symptoms can be misdiagnosed Home Information Depression in the Elderly - Recognizing the Symptoms Harry lost his wife. Then ...More…
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Adult Day Care: Supporting Seniors and Their Caregivers
My Optimum Health — Adult day care programs are ideal for seniors who have physical or cognitive challenges, but don't require 24-hour supervision. Home Information Adult Day Care Programs Benefit Older People and Their Caregivers Ruth knew that something had to ...More…
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Devices That Can Help You Cope With Vision Loss
My Optimum Health — Most people with serious eye problems have some sight left. Vision aids are devices that can help you make the most of that remaining vision. Home Information Vision Aids and Devices That Can Help People Cope With Vision Loss Imagine not being ...More…
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Why make time for each other?
My Optimum Health — Try these special activities for home and away the next time you get together with the little ones in your life. Home Information Fun Activities Grandparents Can Do with Their Grandchildren Grandparents and grandchildren often enjoy a deep and ...More…
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Looking for People on the Same Page? Join a Book Club
My Optimum Health — Belonging to a book club can stretch you in many ways in addition to being fun. Home Information Book Clubs Provide Social, Intellectual and Health Benefits You may challenge your mind. You may argue. You may make a friend. Belonging to a book ...More…
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Hitting the Rails: Train Travel Tips for Seniors
My Optimum Health — Do you want to get out and see new places without having to take hassle-filled flights or exhausting car rides to get there? A train trip might be the Unlike flying or driving, traveling by train can be convenient and relaxing. Many people think ...More…
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Plan Ahead for a Happy Retirement
My Optimum Health — Worried about what your life will be like after retirement? Make sure your golden years are fulfilling chapters of your life. Here's how. It may still be lurking in the distance - years away - but is it already starting to scare you? Some people ...More…