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Sharon's Senior Living Blog September 2005 Archive

By Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide to Senior Living since 2004

Top 7 Causes of Poor Posture

Saturday September 24, 2005
Posture is an important part of spinal health. If you have less than ideal posture, these leading causes of poor posture can help you improve yours.

Independent Living: the Echo Senior Housing Option

Sunday September 18, 2005
Among the most challenging decisions that many seniors face include the issues of senior housing: when to change their living situation, and which senior housing option to choose. ECHO senior ... Read More

Will the Cost of Disaster Relief Hurt Social Security?

Wednesday September 14, 2005
The White House says that billions of dollars in Federal aid for disaster relief following Hurricane Katrina increases the need for changes to Social Security. Will Bush use the cost ... Read More

Controversial Privatization Plan Would Increase Budget Deficit

Wednesday September 14, 2005
The Bush administration promotes Social Security privatization as a way to keep Social Security solvent, but how will it affect the growing budget deficit?

Medicare and Medicaid Rules Waived for Victims of Hurricane Katrina

Thursday September 8, 2005
Secretary of State Michael Leavitt has signed a waiver of certain rules for Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP recipients, along with their health care providers. This waiver will allow victims of ... Read More

Displaced Seniors Seek Solace in Shelters

Tuesday September 6, 2005
There are many heart-warming stories of bravery amid the damage caused by Hurricane Katrina, and this news story from The Toledo Blade tells of some resilient seniors who survived the ... Read More

Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

Sunday September 4, 2005
Health officials have suggested that heat stroke may have been a factor in the deaths of some elderly and ill people who died while waiting to be relocated. Here are ... Read More

FDA Approves New Influenza Vaccine for Upcoming Flu Season

Friday September 2, 2005
In an effort to avoid the flu vaccine shortages of last season, the FDA used an accelerated approval process to approve a new flu vaccine for adults. Learn about the ... Read More

Coping with Natural Disasters

Thursday September 1, 2005
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, millions of people have been affected by the trauma of living through a disaster that has claimed their homes, communities, and loved ones. The ... Read More
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