Seniors are in a population of people who may be more likely to develop seasonal depression, also known as a seasonal affective disorder, or SAD. Seasonal affective disorders are among the less famous health hazards for seniors. However, it’s one that seniors should take seriously. SAD is often due to vitamin D deficiency, which happens…
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Older adults sometimes struggle with sleep-related conditions. In fact, someone who is 70 or older may wake up a few times nightly without any underlying concerns. However, sleep disturbances could be due to Alzheimer’s disease, depression, urinary issues, or other problems. It’s essential for seniors struggling with age-related sleep problems to learn how to overcome…
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Falls can seriously injure people of all ages, but they’re incredibly harmful to seniors. According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 30% of seniors in the state of Alabama have suffered from a serious fall. This number is higher than 70% of the country. Furthermore, one out of every five falls results in serious…
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According to experts, there are thousands of residents in Alabama retirement homes, and that number is expected to go up over 80% in the next 30 years. When it’s time to start looking for a retirement home or nursing facility, the vast number of options can be overwhelming. Many people question what they should look…
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Older adults should be cautious about their medications. They may take one or several different types, and each of those may have side effects that impact their daily lives. According to many medical experts, people’s physiology changes as they age, and it’s more likely to see medicines cause harmful effects. Whether someone is in their…
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Flu season is a frustrating time of year for many seniors, especially those who are prone to illness or pneumonia from chest infections. As of December 20, 2020, medical experts were already seeing cases of the flu in Jefferson County, Alabama, and other areas of the state. Those numbers have grown to high levels throughout…
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Senior living options vary from place to place. Where you decide to live is based on factors such as health, income, and the kind of environment you prefer. By the time you have reached this stage of life, you often do not wish to live in a large house where you raised your family. You…
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The population of our country is gradually growing older. As the number of seniors has increased, the legal profession has recognized that the elderly have special needs that other members of the legal profession may overlook. For this reason, elder law was created. Lawyers in this profession specialize in topics that are essential for maintaining…
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Once you have retired, one of the things you need to consider is what you are going to do about medical coverage. Very few people have money to spare for regular medical care, let alone emergencies or hospitalizations. That is where Medicare comes into play. This health insurance is available to anyone over the age…
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Retirement has finally arrived, and you start out looking forward to having all that free time on your hands. For some people, this feeling of joy lasts for a long time as they do many of the things they have wanted to do but never had the time. For others, after a few weeks, they…
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