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Sharon's Senior Living Blog January 2008 Archive

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

Tips for Finding the Best Retirement Jobs

Thursday January 31, 2008
If you have decided that you want or need a retirement job—whether to keep working or to re-enter the workforce after you’ve been retired for a few years—here are a ... Read More

What Is Medicare, and How Does It Work?

Tuesday January 29, 2008
There's a lot of confusion about Medicare: how it works, what Medicare covers, and what your responsibilities are as a Medicare consumer. Here are answers to common questions about Medicare ... Read More

Want to Increase Your Longevity? Make Friends

Monday January 28, 2008
In a 10-year study of people aged 70 and older, researchers in Australia concluded that having a network of good friends will increase longevity in seniors. The surprise is that ... Read More

Paying for Healthcare: What are the Problems Facing Baby Boomers, and What Can Be Done?

Thursday January 24, 2008
Healthcare is a big issue for older adults, as rising healthcare costs, inadequate healthcare coverage and increasing health problems face baby boomers who are headed for retirement. Here are the ... Read More

Basic Knee Exercises for Strong and Healthy Knees

Wednesday January 23, 2008
Our knees take a lot of punishment through our lives. Running, sports and stairs all take a toll on delicate knee joints. The good news is that you can help ... Read More

USDA Food Pyramid Updated for Special Needs of Older Adults

Tuesday January 22, 2008
Now there's a food pyramid that offers dietary guidelines tailored to older adults, who may need fewer calories due to reduced metabolisms and more sedentary lifestyles. And for those who ... Read More

Seniors May Get Inadequate Osteoporosis Treatment

Thursday January 10, 2008
Osteoporosis affects more than 28 million Americans, but it can be treated -- and even prevented -- with proper nutrition and health care. Two studies reported by the American Geriatrics ... Read More

The Benefits of Lifelong Learning for Adults 50-plus

Thursday January 3, 2008
While it's common for employers to encourage lifelong learning because it helps employees keep their skills sharp, you don’t need a job to get the benefits of lifelong learning. In ... Read More

Interested in Lifelong Learning? Find a School, College or Library Near You

Wednesday January 2, 2008
It is estimated that almost half of the adult U.S. population is involved in some form of lifelong learning. If you are interested, here's a database of lifelong learning ... Read More
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