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Sharon's Senior Living Blog June 2009 Archive

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

Drug Information from A-Z

Monday June 29, 2009
Many older adults take multiple prescriptions, some of which don't interact well. That's why it's so important to have complete drug information about the medication and supplements you take, including ... Read More

Senior Blogs: Mental Exercise and a Connection to the World

Saturday June 27, 2009
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. Find ... Read More

Are Your Canadian Prescription Drugs from an Authentic Canada Pharmacy?

Thursday June 25, 2009
When you order prescription drugs online from a Canada pharmacy, how do you know they come from an authentic Canada pharmacy? Back in August, 2005, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ... Read More

Drug Companies Agree to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs by $80 Billion in 10 Years

Monday June 22, 2009
In an ongoing effort to reduce healthcare costs, President Obama announced an agreement with pharmaceutical companies that will reduce prescription drug costs by $80 billion (included in an overall cost ... Read More

Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide

Sunday June 21, 2009
Dementia is a progressive brain disease, often causing people who have dementia to struggle with memory loss and an inability to think clearly. People with dementia also find it difficult ... Read More

Why Employers Are Cutting Retiree Health Benefits, and What You Can Do About It

Monday June 15, 2009
As companies downsize or close as a result of our sluggish economy, benefits and jobs are being cut. One of the results is that at the same time boomers are ... Read More

Healthy Aging: Keep a Positive Attitude

Saturday June 13, 2009
How about if we stop measuring success in our older years by the standards we used in our 20's...or 40's? With a slight shift in attitude and perspective (let go ... Read More

How Trauma Takes a Toll on Senior Health

Thursday June 11, 2009
How healthy you feel in your senior years can be determined by the psychological trauma you experienced during your childhood or young adult years. In my counseling practice I see ... Read More

Is Your Parent Ready for Assisted Living? Here's Help for a Difficult Decision

Tuesday June 9, 2009
When I get email from people who must make the difficult decision to move parents from their homes to assisted living facilities, my heart goes out to them. Having personal ... Read More

Are You Stuck in the Sandwich Generation?

Monday June 8, 2009
Let's say you're nearing retirement, or you're already retired. You have an aging parent who now requires costly care, and you also have an adult child who lives with you ... Read More

Starting Your Own Business? Don’t Forget Self-Employed Health Insurance

Thursday June 4, 2009
Graham from Arizona writes: "I am an accountant and I worked at the same company for 27 years. I lost my job during a downsizing late last year and decided ... Read More

Why Are More Boomers Claiming Social Security Benefits Early?

Tuesday June 2, 2009
One of the most important decisions facing boomers is when to "retire" and apply for Social Security benefits. Many boomers just don't feel ready for retirement and plan to keep ... Read More
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