According to the U.S. Census Bureau data, Social Security provides coverage to over 65 million people in America, making a significant impact on their lives. Furthermore, in the state of Alabama, close to one in five people receive social security benefits. It accounts for the only source of income for one in three people over…
For someone nearing the age of 65, it’s time to start looking into obtaining Medicare. Medicare offers healthcare coverage to those who are 65 and older (and others in some cases). It is more affordable than privatized healthcare. Furthermore, there is often additional assistance for those who may otherwise find it difficult to pay for…
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…
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…
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…
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…
As we get older it becomes more difficult to eat healthy. Gone are the days when we had to cook well-balanced meals to feed a family of growing kids. It sometimes seems like too much trouble to cook meals that promote healthy eating when we are cooking for one. Other factors that can make healthy…
Planning for retirement can never be started too early. Granted, you don’t know what the economy will be like at that time, especially if you are in your early years of working. However, you can make a generalized guess as to what you would like to do during your retirement and how much money you…
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