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Sharon's Senior Living Blog February 2007 Archive

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

Assistive Devices Offer Help for Hearing Loss

Friday February 23, 2007
Hearing loss is common among older adults, and seniors with significant hearing impairment can benefit from assistive devices that help them use the telephone, watch television, and respond to doorbells ... Read More

Why is Social Security the Third Rail of American Politics?

Friday February 16, 2007
Social Security was a difficult political issue long before the early 1980s, when Tip O’Neill designated it the "third rail of American politics." When Barry Goldwater lost the presidency to ... Read More

Seniors and Boomers Least Likely to Combine Cell Phones and Driving

Tuesday February 6, 2007
The next time you encounter a distracted driver chatting on a cell phone, don’t look for someone with grey hair behind the wheel. Seniors are far less likely than younger ... Read More
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