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Brain Training Keeps Older Drivers Safe Behind the Wheel
If you've found that your reflexes aren't quite what they used to be — or you're concerned about an aging parent who is still driving, you'll want to read this article. Personally, I'm still OK (al...
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Simple Safety Tips for Protecting What Matters Most
Home may be where the heart is, but it also is where the hazards are, according to a recent study by BRK Brands and The Lehigh Group - makers of the First Alert® brand and Crawford®-branded garage ...
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The Fastest Way to Clear Mosquitoes from Your Yard
Here's a great new device for those plagued by mosquitoes:
Imagine clearing the yard of mosquitoes in just 3 minutes with the touch of a button. It's that simple with the ALLCLEAR Cordless Mo...
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New Community Center Captures The Heart Of Generations
The new Susi Q Senior and Community Center brings the vision of a long-awaited, multigenerational destination to reality in the heart of Laguna Beach. Community members, neighbors and city staff ma...
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The Search Begins for America's Outstanding Oldest Worker
Nominations are now being accepted in the search for America's Outstanding Oldest Worker. Sponsored by nonprofit Experience Works, the nation's largest training and employment organization for olde...
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The Optimism Barometer
Northwestern Mutual has launched the “Optimism Barometer” – an online tool that gives individuals a chance to see how they compare to the rest of the nation in terms of optimism. (Additionally, the...
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Three Hidden Health Dangers in the Home
People are continually on the lookout for ways to safeguard their family’s health at home. However, some of the most likely sources of danger may not be the first that come to mind. The National Pe...
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Fiskars Rainwater Collection System Earns A Thumbs Up
After real-life testing by avid gardeners from across the U.S., the Fiskars Rainwater Collection System has earned the official recommendation of the National Home Gardening Organization.
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What Americans Worry About
While most Americans are worried about economic issues, a new survey found the issues Americans worry most about are related and can be grouped into one of five patterns. Qualtrics Labs Inc., a pio...
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Seniors Gain Experiences of a Lifetime
Everyone has them -- whether they are written on fading, lined notebook paper and tucked in a drawer or locked in their heads -- the "What I Want to Do Some Day" list. Many desire travel; others lo...
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Making Friends in Retirement
"It is a little secret shared by many who are considering retirement or who have recently retired -- the real fear that retirement equals loneliness. Many people are naturally social people. They w...
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Get these old folks off the road!
There is a new survey that reveals that many baby boomers think their parents shouldn't be driving. The prevailing boomer thinking is that senior drivers are a hazard and potentially cause serious ...
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The Cure For Gray Hair?
Celebrity Beauty Engineer® Mary Schook® broadcasts her latest beauty discovery: Joico's Re:nu Age Defy Serum which is the first scientifically proven* gray hair reversal and prevention system.
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Senior Safety Begins in the Home
Household accidents can happen at any time and to people of all ages, but the likelihood increases exponentially with age. According to the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control, falls ...
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Gardening Anywhere, Tools and Ideas for Smaller Spaces
(ARA) - Whether it’s five stories up in an apartment building or in a tiny backyard, it’s possible to grow greenery. As long as there is access to water and sunshine, people with the desire to add ...
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Computer School Helps Seniors Become More Computer Savvy
A new virtual campus designed to empower seniors by providing encouragement, learning opportunities and new worlds to explore with a computer via the Internet is now open for students to tour.
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Seniors: Tips to Recognize, Avoid Telemarketing Scams
It's shrewd, not rude, to hang up on a bad telemarketer. That's what the National Crime Prevention Council recommends to senior citizens, who are prime targets for con artists.
Telemarketin...
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New Insights on Aging, Retirement and Caregiving
The MetLife Mature Market Institute’s® (MMI) Web site provides meaningful research and insights on aging and retirement, and is a source of valuable information for individuals who may find themsel...
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Safety Tips for Seemingly Secure Places
Where Do These Crimes Take Place and What Should You Know?
(ARA) - We all know important general safety tips like always locking your doors and taking walks during the daylight hours. S...
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Top 10 Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen
(ARA) - “I know it’s in here somewhere!” Does this sound like you when you’re trying to find something in your kitchen cabinets? If you find yourself on bended knee with a flashlight, or perched on...
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Americans Who Are Religious and Older People Are Happier
The Harris Poll® asked Americans about nine areas in their lives that contribute to their overall happiness, and created a National Happiness Index with the intention of tracking changes in happine...
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Seniors and Loneliness: Tips for Overcoming Isolation
(ARA) – For millions of seniors, loneliness can have a very serious affect on their physical and mental health; but there are many ways to overcome loneliness and improve their quality of life.
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Remodeling Your Home for Ease of Use
(ARA) - If you are among the one in five Americans who has arthritis or know someone who does, home improvement takes on a whole new meaning. Tasks such as bending, reaching, grasping and stretchin...
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Older People Want to Use Technology to Help Them Remain at Home
(PRNewswire-USNewswire) Older adults want to use technology so they can age safely in their home. Family caregivers agree believing technology can ease some of the challenges of caregiving...
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New Aging Study Gives Marketers First Glimpse of Baby Boomer Generation's Consumer Values
(PRWEB) Research released by FH Boom and the National Marketing Institute (NMI) at the What's Next Boomer Summit reveals a change in buying patterns of the aging Baby Boomer generation of ...
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Jack LaLanne and Matthew J. Rettick Announce 'FISCAL FITNESS'
(PRNewswire) Jack LaLanne, the "Godfather" of physical fitness and financial expert Matthew J. Rettick have released their collaborative book, "Fiscal Fitness: 8 Steps to Wealth & Health, ...
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NASA's Cure for Hot or Cold Feet
NASA Designed Space Age Insulated Foot Warmer Insoles: This NASA designed space-age, high-tech, ultra-thin insulation material used by astronauts is now available as foot warmer insoles for use by ...
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Tips to Make Yard Care Easier on the Body
(ARA) - Oh, our achin’ backs. It’s no surprise that baby boomers who take care of the yard have plenty to complain about when it comes to aches and pains, including problems with backs, shoulders, ...
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Seniors: Throw away your reading glasses?
(ARA) - Maybe. New kinds of artificial lenses are offering many seniors an option for improving their vision as part of cataract surgery. Cataracts are a fact of life and a natural part of aging th...
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