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• in Lifestyle
  Supposedly "Mild" H1N1 Stalking Other Age Groups, Too
  Far from the "mild" flu some think it to be, the H1N1 pandemic is striking less publicized population groups
  by knowlengr / on Nov 4, 2009

Latest blogosphere posts tagged “elderly”

• Two words which make a difference

  
  The Online Citizen — Authority: 580
  Andrew Loh observes some senior Singaporeans at work. He smiled at me as he lifted the lid from the bin. Dressed in his green-coloured cleaner’s uniform, he would be in his 60s, I surmised. His head of white hair another sign of his seniority. He looks into the bin, replaces it and goes back to his workman’s ...
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• Sports Good for Bone Health

  
  bloglongtermcare.com — Authority: 126
  As people age fractures increase and bone health decreases. Recent research has highlighted the importance of exercise and calcium supplements to help prevent these problems. However, a new study published in the November/December issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach reveals that there may be ...
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• Diabetes001

  
  Diabetes — Authority: 134
  estimated in alone diagnosed nearly four diabetics that the is preventive can against diabetes; about diabetes in and this geographical is percentage other referred as condition the [...]
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• USA: Senior citizens rock out to music of Nirvana, Hendrix and Coldplay

  
  Seniors World Chronicle — Authority: 438
  . NEWTOWN, Pennsylvania / Bucks Local News / Entertainment / November 9, 2009 Young@Heart, a renowned group of seniors ages 73 to 88, will perform in the area December 6. Hatboro-Horsham High School will rock ‘n’ roll with the music of Nirvana, Jimi Hendrix, Coldplay and others, but don’t think it’s just ...
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• Elderly depression lessened when relatives keep them informed on family matters

  
  Shrink Rap — Authority: 434
  span class=”drop_cap”>The elderly are less likely to feel depressed if their relatives keep them updated about important family matters, a new study indicates.Researchers at the University of Michigan and Kyungpook National University looked at how stress and depression affected elders over age 85. Changes in ...
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• Retirement Brings Most a Big Health Boost

  
  EmpowHer.com - Site Activity Feed — Authority: 546
  MONDAY, Nov. 9 (HealthDay News) -- The self-reported health of the newly retired improves so much that most feel eight years younger, a new European study suggests. read more
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• EMIRATES: Elderly to get free travel on Dubai rail in 2010 under new proposals

  
  Seniors World Chronicle — Authority: 438
  . DUBAI, United Arab Emirates / Arabian Business / Transportation / November 9, 2009 By Andy Sambidge The Roads and Transport Authority (RAT) has said that current passenger figures for the metro are 40 percent up on pre-launch estimates. ITP Images It also revealed that new services for the elderly ...
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• Information Reduces Elderly Depression

  
  Psych Central News — Authority: 562
  New research suggests elders over age 85 benefit when relatives keep them updated about important family matters. Scientists from the University of Michigan and Kyungpook National University looked at how stress and depression affected elders over age 85. Changes in positive life events — such as a new baby in ...
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• Women deprived of health care at key moments: WHO (AFP)

  
  Relevant News — Authority: 514
  AFP – Women are often deprived of health care in the crucial years of puberty and old age due to social inequalities with men, the World Health Organisation said Monday. More here: (AFP)"> (AFP)">Women deprived of health care at key moments: WHO (AFP)
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• BRUNEI: Bank employees give old folks home a facelift

  
  Seniors World Chronicle — Authority: 438
  . BRUNEI DARUSSALAM / The Brunei Times / November 9, 2009 By Rory Syed Malai Hassan, Belait JOINING thousands of others across the globe, Citibank Brunei yesterday did their bit to participate in the Citibank Global Community Day by lending a hand to the residents of the Old Folks Home in Seria, Belait. ...
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• Red Tape Stands in Way of Police Volunteers

  
  Spotlight on Elder Abuse — Authority: 129
  Red tape stands in way of police volunteers By:  BRENT BEGIN Examiner Staff Writer November 7, 2009 There are financial experts waiting to donate their time to help San Francisco police crack down on elder fraud, but they have been held up by bureaucracy. New police Chief George ...
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• Grant Fights Elder Abuse (USA)

  
  Spotlight on Elder Abuse — Authority: 129
  BY JESSE DUNSMORE TIMES HERALD NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Its a story Sarah Prout, managing attorney at Lakeshore Legal Aid, said illustrates how vulnerable senior citizens ar In 2008, a 67-year-old woman was assaulted by her live-in daughter. But, the senior discovered she couldnt evict her daughter, who had ...
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• The Guide To Life Insurance For Elderly People

  
  StumbleForward.com — Authority: 449
  Back a few years ago I was asked by insurance agent from another company, “what is the most affordable life insurance for elderly people?”  I thought for a second and replied, “it all depends on the person’s situation.” I could tell when I made this remark the other insurance agent did not agree with me at ...
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• CANADA: Are we really better off?

  
  Seniors World Chronicle — Authority: 438
  . DON MILLS, Ontario / Financial Post / November 8, 2009 By William Hanley, Financial Post The official data says Canadians are getting richer, but William Hanley thinks our wallets are actually getting lighter. AFP/Getty Images The numbers dont lie -- especially those issued by Statistics Canada, ...
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• Life Planning Problem: What If I Have to Support My Parents?

  
  Gomestic — Authority: 136
  One of these days you might find yourself taking care of your parents’ and if you are in the midst of raising your own immediate family you might encounter some very difficult issues. This can often put immense strain on the family and you should be prepared for the unknown.  You will be faced with increased ...
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• Bollywood join hands for a cause for the elderly

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 725
  Mumbai, Nov.8 (ANI): In an unusual initiative to lend their hands for a social cause Bollywood directors and actors, tried their hand at painting here on Sunday. The proceeds collected from auctioning of these paintings would be given to a non-profit organisation working for the uplift of the elderly.It was a joy to ...
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• Daddies and Daughters

  
  Dazed Capades — Authority: 116
  We walk the halls of the Veteran’s Administration with them; we, the daughters of men who served our country. There are some young women with fathers who are obviously of the Viet Nam era, but mostly it’s us older women; the daughters of men who served in World War II. Gray haired and often struggling with our ...
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• Elderly Gatekeepers

  
  Stupidica — Authority: 163
  I just heard an anesthesiologist on FOX News say that the new Pelousy Health Care bill just passed contained a requirement that seniors will have gatekeepers that will control senior access to health care. Original Article: Forum: News/Activism
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• A Cellphone Made For Senior Citizens

  
  Gadzooki — Authority: 123
  Okay, this isn’t really top-of-the-line enough or something I filed under the “OMG I WANT” category, but I find this cellphone to be clever enough I think it warrants an entry here in gadzooki. This phone has a rather large keypad, making it ideal for the elderly who refuses to let old age get in the way of ...
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• Health Care Bill passed in House, November 7, 2009, Scorecard for 2010, 220 to 215 vote, 39 Democrats voted no, 1 Republican voted yes, More tea parties, Senate may stall, Vote the Jackasses out in 2010

  
  Citizen Wells — Authority: 590
  From Fox News, November 7, 2009. “House Passes Health Care Bill” “The 220-215 vote cleared the way for the Senate to begin debate on the issue that has come to overshadow all others in Congress. In a victory for President Barack Obama, the Democratic-controlled House narrowly passed landmark health care ...
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