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Sharon's Senior Living Blog April 2007 Archive

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

How to Stop Receiving Junk Mail

Monday April 23, 2007
Did you know that 5.6 million tons of catalogs and other direct mail end up in landfills every year? And that Americans pay $370 million per year to dispose of ... Read More

How Aging Changes Your Skin, Hair and Body Shape

Thursday April 19, 2007
External signs of aging are often the first things we notice, but what's really happening to our skin when we age? Here's information on how the aging process affects ... Read More

How Aging Changes Your Bones, Joints and Organs

Wednesday April 18, 2007
Aging causes natural changes in the body, but there are things you can do to keep yourself as healthy as possible. Here's an overview of the aging process, and how ... Read More

Missing Person Alerts for Seniors

Tuesday April 17, 2007
Lawmakers in some states are considering legislation that would allow police to issue local missing person alerts for senior citizens without the usual 24-hour waiting period. Here are details about ... Read More

How to Find Caregiver Support and Resources

Tuesday April 3, 2007
If you are caring for an elderly or ill person and you need additional help and caregiver support, you may be interested in this advice for a man -- whose ... Read More
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