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Sharon's Senior Living Blog June 2008 Archive

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

How Baby Boomers Will Change Retirement

Monday June 30, 2008
Merrill Lynch reports that baby boomers are transforming the definition of retirement. Learn what the "new retirement" will look like for millions of Americans, and find out if you are ... Read More

How to Avoid and Treat Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke

Wednesday June 25, 2008
As parts of the U.S. experience record-high temperatures, it's important to protect yourself, your family, and your pets -- and to look out for friends and neighbors who are vulnerable ... Read More

Attention Drivers: Use Sunscreen to Avoid Becoming a Wreck as You Age

Monday June 23, 2008
As you prepare for your next driving vacation, your daily commute, or even a short trip to the store, make sure you're not heading for a collision with premature aging ... Read More

Bathtub Safety: 9 Tips for Bathtub and Shower Safety

Monday June 16, 2008
The National Safety Council reports that each year, more than 400 people drown in bath tubs. And that doesn't include many hundreds more who slip or fall and injure themselves ... Read More

Positive Thinking Helps You Feel Better, Longer

Saturday June 14, 2008
Have you noticed that some people continue to feel good and stay active well into their senior years, while others appear to age rapidly and experience increased health problems? We ... Read More

Improve Your Concentration with Brain Fitness Activities

Wednesday June 11, 2008
Many people accept the idea that older adults lose concentration and become more easily distracted as they age, but a study has determined that it doesn't have to be that ... Read More

How Common is Memory Loss?

Tuesday June 10, 2008
If you're over age 70 and have occasional memory lapses, you're not alone. More than a third of people over 70 have memory loss serious enough to affect daily activities, ... Read More

Vision Loss Rate Expected to Double as Boomers Age

Monday June 9, 2008
Americans fear vision loss more than they fear major health risks including cancer, according to a national opinion poll released by the American Foundation for the Blind. And these fears ... Read More

Online Dating Site Review: Senior Friend Finder

Thursday June 5, 2008
More and more, older adults are finding companionship and love online. But where do you begin? This Senior Friend Finder review gives you the costs, benefits, and special features of ... Read More

LGBT Aging Conference to Focus on Issues Facing LGBT People in the 21st Century

Monday June 2, 2008
What will LGBT aging look like in the 21st century? The 4th National Conference on LGBT aging, scheduled for October 2008 in New York City, will address that important question. "It's ... Read More
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