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Senior Living July 2011 Archive

From Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide

Simple Tips for Communicating with the Elderly

Friday July 29, 2011
If you have an elderly friend or family member, you may notice that it becomes a bit more challenging to communicate as the years go by. Elderly people who have ... Read More

Strength Exercises Increase Metabolism and Build Muscle

Monday July 25, 2011
You don't have to be a bodybuilder to benefit from strength exercises. Having strong muscles helps you maintain balance and prevent falling, a leading cause of injury for older adults. ... Read More

RV Travel Tips for Expert or Beginning RVers

Wednesday July 20, 2011
The popularity of RV travel continues to grow, especially among boomers and new or soon-to-be-retirees. Perhaps the economy plays a role, because RV travel can be an economical way to ... Read More

What Do You Call Older Adults?

Friday July 15, 2011
For many, the word "senior" is synonymous with "old." When I first started writing Senior Living I had a problem with that word too, but I've come to realize that ... Read More

Tips for Talking to Your Doctor

Monday July 11, 2011
For many people, medical appointments are stressful. Managed care dictates that medical appointments are often limited to 20 minutes or less, the doctor is in a hurry to stay on ... Read More

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