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Senior Living August 2011 Archive

From Sharon O'Brien, About.com Guide

Effective Treatments for Compulsive Hoarding

Thursday August 25, 2011
It is estimated that 2 million people in the U.S. are affected by a disorder called compulsive hoarding. Symptoms of compulsive hoarding include the inability to let go of what ... Read More

Are Grandparents Safer Drivers?

Friday August 19, 2011
When children are in a car accident, their risk of injury is lower when a grandparent is driving, compared to a parent. This news comes from a study of nearly 12,000 ... Read More

Protect Your Quality of Life: Reduce Your Risk of Falls

Friday August 12, 2011
Adults over age 65 report that having a fall or worrying about the possibility of falling affects their mental and physical well-being more than some chronic diseases. This news comes from ... Read More

Looking for Work? How About Taking a Part-Time Job?

Monday August 8, 2011
In a difficult job market, older workers who want to supplement their retirement or Social Security income may have an advantage over younger workers. Consider how a part-time job will ... Read More

9 Tips to Help You Build Your Retirement Savings

Thursday August 4, 2011
An alarming percentage of boomers are not financially prepared for retirement. One quarter of boomers in the U.S. have no retirement savings at all, and the median retirement saving for all ... Read More

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