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Sharon's Senior Living Blog July 2008 Archive

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

Aging Gracefully: The Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults

Wednesday July 30, 2008
Doctors and researchers are telling us that exercise can prevent or delay many diseases, and exercise can improve your health -- no matter how old you are when you begin. ... Read More

More Adults Over 50 Use the Internet than Ever Before

Monday July 28, 2008
If you regularly use the Internet, you are in good company. The number of adults over 50 who use the Internet is growing steadily, according to a Harris Poll. How ... Read More

Healthy Aging: See Aging in a New Way

Wednesday July 23, 2008
It's time to stop measuring success in our senior years by the standards we used in our 20's...or 50's. Here are some healthy aging ideas to help you see aging ... Read More

Senior Corps: Volunteer Opportunities for People Over 55

Monday July 21, 2008
If you have an interest in giving something back to your community, join more than 500,000 other senior volunteers in Senior Corps, a program that offers a variety of community ... Read More

How to Get Low-Cost or Free Prescription Drugs

Friday July 11, 2008
Did you know that millions of Americans received low-cost or free prescription drugs last year? If you need help paying for your prescription drugs, learn about the programs that are ... Read More

Healthy Seniors and Memory Loss: Look for Alzheimer’s Gene

Thursday July 3, 2008
A study shows that healthy older adults who have the e-4 allele, also known as the "Alzheimer's Gene," are significantly more likely to have prospective memory loss, even if they ... Read More

The Top 50 U.S. Cities for Seniors

Tuesday July 1, 2008
What qualities make a city good for senior living? And which U.S. cities offer the best resources for older adults, whether they are working or retired, active or not? These ... Read More
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