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- Free Credit Reports - How to Get Free Annual Credit Reports…Created: 2009-12-07 @ 23:28:10 EST Updated: 2009-12-08 @ 00:29:48 EST
Want free annual credit reports? Beward of imposters--here's how to get truly free annual credit reports, recommended by the US government… - Baby Boomer - What Is a Baby Boomer?Created: 2009-12-07 @ 03:04:12 EST
What, exactly, defines a baby boomer? Learn how "baby boomer" got started, plus fun baby boomer facts… - Baby Boomer - What Is a Baby Boomer?Created: 2009-12-07 @ 02:54:22 EST
What, exactly, defines a baby boomer? Learn how "baby boomer" got started, plus fun baby boomer facts… - SNAP/Food Stamps – How to Apply for the SNAP Food Stamp Progra…Created: 2009-11-28 @ 22:24:59 EST
The federal food stamp program has changed - learn how to apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food stamp benefits… - SNAP/Food Stamps – How to Apply for the SNAP Food Stamp Progra…Created: 2009-11-28 @ 22:16:43 EST
The federal food stamp program has changed - learn how to apply for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) food stamp benefits… - Milestones in 1969 - 1969 Milestones in Sports…Created: 2009-11-23 @ 01:49:11 EST Updated: 2009-11-23 @ 02:17:22 EST
1969 was a big year for music, politics--and sports. Here are details about the 1969 milestones in sports… - 1969 Milestones - Science and Technology Milestones in 1969…Created: 2009-11-17 @ 01:11:38 EST
What happened in 1969 with science and technology? Learn why 1969 was an important year for science and technology, and the key science and technology milestones in 1969… - Milestones in 1969 - 1969 Milestones in Law, Government and Politics…Created: 2009-11-17 @ 01:03:26 EST
1969 was an interesting year for US politics and legal issues. Learn about the 1969 milestones in law, government and politics, including Nixon's resignation and the birth of the gay rights movemen… - Milestones in 1969 - 1969 Milestones in Law, Government and Politics…Created: 2009-11-10 @ 02:22:52 EST Updated: 2009-11-10 @ 02:43:34 EST
1969 was an interesting year for US politics and legal issues. Learn about the 1969 milestones in law, government and politics, including Nixon's resignation and the birth of the gay rights movemen… - 1969 - Music Milestones in 1969Created: 2009-11-05 @ 04:30:55 EST
There were so many music milestones in 1969, it was hard to choose the highlights. These are some of 1969's most newsworthy music milestones… - Pierre Tristam - Pierre Tristam BioCreated: 2009-11-03 @ 02:17:29 EST Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 02:26:05 EST
Bio of journalist and commentator Pierre Tristam… - Medicare Fraud - 60 Minutes Medicare Fraud Report a Fiction…Created: 2009-11-03 @ 01:48:46 EST Updated: 2009-11-03 @ 02:33:07 EST
Researching the CBS 60 Minutes report about Medicare fraud, this reporter found the Medicare fraud numbers don't add up. Find out what this reporter learned about the CBS 60 Minutes report on Medic… - Marriage Fear - Can Fear of Marriage Be Cured?…Created: 2009-10-27 @ 00:57:03 EDT
She has fear of marriage, he's ready for marriage. Learn what this older couple can do to work through a fear of marriage… - 2009 Social Security Report - Highlights of the 2009 Social Security…Created: 2009-10-26 @ 20:04:57 EDT Updated: 2009-10-26 @ 20:09:58 EDT
Details from the 2009 Social Security Trustees Report, and what it means for your Social Security benefits. Social Security estimated to run out of funds faster than previous reports… - Social Security - How Does Social Security Work?…Created: 2009-10-16 @ 19:54:57 EDT Updated: 2009-10-16 @ 20:13:31 EDT
Learn the basics about Social Security benefits, and a simple explanation of how Social Security works… - 10 Great Free Activities for Older AdultsCreated: 2009-10-12 @ 01:33:32 EDT Updated: 2009-10-13 @ 01:24:16 EDT
Many communities offer dozens of free activities for older adults on a budget - you just need to know where to look. This list of 10 free activities for older adults offers fun, socializing, and ac… - Free Activities for Older Adults - What Are Your Favorite Free Activ…Created: 2009-10-12 @ 01:08:13 EDT
As an older adult, what are your favorite free activities, including free activities you enjoy by yourself and free activities you share with friends or family? Share your best free activities idea… - Retirement - Will You Work After Retirement?Created: 2009-09-29 @ 00:47:01 EDT Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 00:56:21 EDT
When you reached the age when many people retire, did you choose retirement or did you keep working? And if you're not quite old enough for retirement, what are your plans? Share your retirement st… - Life Lessons - What Are Your Favorite Life Lessons?…Created: 2009-09-17 @ 01:18:25 EDT Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 01:26:51 EDT
What life lessons have you learned? Life lessons, like being honest or being kind, are the important lessons we learned in life. These life lessons are words we live by and leave as our legacy to o… - Remembering Woodstock: A Profile of the Woodstock Music & Art Fair…Created: 2009-09-07 @ 21:48:06 EDT Updated: 2009-09-07 @ 22:12:15 EDT
A highlight of 1969, Woodstock is famous for music and as a legendary public event. Learn all about Woodstock in 1969--history, music, even the Woodstock disasters… - Health Care Costs - Baby Boomers Not to Blame for Rising Health Care…Created: 2009-08-30 @ 22:00:06 EDT Updated: 2009-08-30 @ 22:35:12 EDT
Baby boomers are blamed for rising health care costs, but other factors actually cause health care costs to rise. Find out what's causing health care costs to rise… - Bathtub Safety - 9 Tips for Bathtub Safety and Shower SafetyCreated: 2009-08-25 @ 03:52:59 EDT Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 03:54:05 EDT
Improve bathtub safety and avoid bathtub and bathroom falling injuries with these bathtub safety tips… - Aging Population – Why We’re Not Prepared for Our Aging …Created: 2009-08-24 @ 21:23:39 EDT Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 21:38:24 EDT
The aging population boom will put tremendous stress on communities. Here are tips and information on how individuals and communities can plan for an aging population, and what some communities are… - Assisted Living - Assisted Living DecisionsCreated: 2009-08-17 @ 02:13:46 EDT
When did you know assisted living was right for your parent or loved one? Senior Living readers share their stories about the assisted living decisions they made. … - Old Age - When does old age begin?Created: 2009-08-16 @ 19:46:20 EDT
What's the average consensus about when old age begins? Old age has different meanings for young and older adults. Even men and women don't agree about old age… - Old Age - When do you think old age begins?Created: 2009-08-14 @ 17:08:36 EDT
A survey shows that young and old people have different views about when old age begins--even men and women don't agree. Senior Living readers share when they think old age begins, and why… - Senior - What Do You Call Older Adults?Created: 2009-07-30 @ 20:17:36 EDT Updated: 2009-07-30 @ 21:24:22 EDT
Senior? Elder? What's the best word for older adults? For some, "senior" means over the hill, but what's an alternative for senior? Senior Living readers speak out on what to call older a… - The Grieving Process - Information and Advice about GrievingCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 20:39:27 EDT
Learn about the grieving process--how to heal from grieving and what to do if grieving takes over your life. Senior Living readers offer grieving advice to help you through your grieving process. … - Grieving - When to Seek Help with GrievingCreated: 2009-07-21 @ 20:32:23 EDT
Grieving is normal when you suffer a loss, but what if grieving takes over your life. Here's advice for moving through the grieving process into a more balanced life. … - Reverse Mortgage - Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You?Created: 2009-07-21 @ 19:15:42 EDT Updated: 2009-07-22 @ 19:03:47 EDT
What a reverse mortgage is, the advantages and disadvantages of reverse mortgage, advice about reverse mortgage scams plus best places to find reverse mortgage information… - Reverse Mortgage - How are you using your reverse mortgage money?Created: 2009-07-21 @ 19:13:19 EDT
Reverse mortgage can be a good idea for senior homeowners who need extra money. Share your reverse mortgage experience and learn why Senior Living readers chose a reverse mortgage… - Eldercare Locator - Find State and Local Senior Services Agencies…Updated: 2009-11-15 @ 19:29:10 EST
Need help finding senior services? Check out Eldercare Locator. Eldercare Locator helps seniors, caregivers, and professionals find local, state and national elder assistance… - Senior Depression - How to Spot Senior Depression…Updated: 2009-11-05 @ 19:25:26 EST
Senior depression can be hard to spot, because depression in seniors doesn't look the same as depression in children and younger adults. Learning to identify the signs of senior depression could he… - National Park Pass - Get a $10 Lifetime Senior Pass to U.S. National…Updated: 2009-10-29 @ 20:22:31 EDT
Love to visit U.S. National Parks? This $10 Senior Pass will give you lifetime admission to most national parks. Learn how this lifetime senior national park pass works, and how to get one… - Must Reads: Essential Articles and Resources about SeniorlivingUpdated: 2009-10-16 @ 20:02:07 EDT
- Dancing for Health - Bored with Your Treadmill? Try Dancing for Heal…Updated: 2009-10-08 @ 03:50:42 EDT
Learn the benefits of dancing for health, including heart health and quality of life. Dancing offers more health benefits than other forms of exercise… - Adventure Travel - World-Class Adventure Travel for People Over 50…Updated: 2009-10-05 @ 03:13:12 EDT
Adventure travel specially for travelers over 50. From gentle adventure travel to demanding adventure travel, these one-of-a-kind trips offer adventure travel to more than 60 countries and all 7 co… - Retirement Jobs - Why Seniors and Baby Boomers Want Retirement Jobs…Updated: 2009-09-29 @ 00:57:23 EDT
Here are the four main reasons why more seniors and baby boomers are seeking retirement jobs… - Social Security Benefits - How Will Your Social Security Benefits Ch…Updated: 2009-09-27 @ 21:15:49 EDT
Because of the recession, predictions for Social Security benefits include no cost-of-living adjustments for two years. Learn how Social Security benefits will change in the next few years… - Aging Gracefully - Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults…Updated: 2009-09-22 @ 03:44:53 EDT
Research shows that exercise helps people of all ages, including seniors. Here are the important benefits of exercise for seniors and people over 50… - Timeshare - Considering Timeshare? Here are Answers to Basic Timesha…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 15:44:17 EDT
These 7 basic timeshare questions and answers will help you understand timeshare and decide if timeshare is right for you… - Buying Timeshare - 7 Timeshare Tips Every Consumer Should Know…Updated: 2009-09-21 @ 15:14:32 EDT
Timeshare...vacation option or nightmare? Follow these timeshare tips to know if timeshare is right for you, and how to get the best timeshare deals… - Medical Treatment - 10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Accepting…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 01:48:33 EDT
To get the best medical treatment, be informed about your doctor and your medical treatment. These 10 medical treatment questions will help you work with your doctor for the best health results… - Washington DC Travel - Top 10 Things to See and Do in Washington, DC…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 01:48:10 EDT
Washington, DC travel is very popular, because Washington, DC is a historical wonderland. Here are the top 10 Washington, DC travel recommended destinations… - Healthy Aging - EPA Tackles Healthy Aging for Older Adults…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 01:32:31 EDT
Healthy aging - Learn about a national healthy aging program that encourages healthy aging in community planning. The program also recognizes communities that support healthy aging in older adults… - Caregivers - 7 Tips for Caregivers to Maintain Hope…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 01:31:31 EDT
Help for caregivers--the importance of keeping hope alive for caregivers and loved ones, plus tips for caregivers on maintaining hope… - Secrets of Success - 10 Secrets of Success That Help People Make Dre…Updated: 2009-09-17 @ 01:31:09 EDT
Successful people share 10 secrets of success. These secrets of success help people reach their goals and turn their dreams into reality… - Flu - 10 Tips About Influenza/FluUpdated: 2009-09-16 @ 23:34:46 EDT
Flu (influenza) information - what causes flu, who is at risk for flu, flu treatment, avaian flu and more… - Social Security Benefits - How to Estimate Your Future Social Securi…Updated: 2009-09-12 @ 01:45:06 EDT
Easy to use Social Security benefits calculators show you how much Social Security benefits you will receive based on estimated income and number of years you work… - Grieving and Healing - What Helped You Heal from Grieving?…Updated: 2009-09-10 @ 18:19:52 EDT
While everyone handles grieving differently, it's certain that everyone experiences grieving at some time. Help other Senior Living readers by sharing how you heal from grieving. … - Vacation Healthcare Checklist- Plan for Safe Travel with a Vacation …Updated: 2009-08-25 @ 02:56:33 EDT
This vacation healthcare checklist will help you plan a healthy travel adventure. Be prepared for travel and take the right medication and supplies with this vacation healthcare checklist… - Aging Population - 10 Great Examples for Communities to Serve an Agi…Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 21:36:11 EDT
Aging population - These 10 communities have creative ideas for serving their aging population… - Aging Population - Why American Communities Are Not Prepared for an …Updated: 2009-08-24 @ 20:19:32 EDT
The U.S. has an aging population, but most communities are not prepared to provide aging population services. Learn the details of an aging population report… - Health - Senior Living HealthUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 18:38:31 EDT
Taking care of your health, and following simple safety tips, can help you make the most of your senior years. Look here for information and advice on health, fitness, nutrition and safety for boom… - Senior Scams - 6 Tips to Avoid Senior ScamsUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 17:33:40 EDT
Unfortunately, seniors are more vulnerable to senior scams and scam artists. Follow these 6 simple tips to avoid being the victim of a scam… - Caregivers - How to Practice Self-Care for CaregiversUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 16:58:00 EDT
Caregiver advice for a husband who is the primary caregiver for his wife. Why self-care is important for caregivers… - Feel Better - 5 Tips Help You Feel Better and Speed Your RecoveryUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 16:13:54 EDT
Have a health problem? In addition to working with your doctor, make up your mind to feel better and you can help to speed your recovery… - Aging Skin: 7 Habits That Make Skin Age FasterUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 15:49:34 EDT
Want to avoid aging skin? Learn which lifestyle choices cause aging skin, and what you can do to create an anti aging skin care program… - Sodium and Salt - Eat Too Much Salt? How to Reduce Sodium in Your Di…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 15:38:59 EDT
Americans eat way too much salt/sodium, risking health problems. Why high sodium is bad; simple ways reduce sodium in your diet… - Margaret Richard on Fitness - Margaret Richard's Secrets for Staying…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 15:04:26 EDT
Fitness expert Margaret Richard describes how she resists the effects of aging and menopause into her 60's… - Stretching - Why Stretching is Great For Older AdultsUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 15:03:45 EDT
Learn the benefits of stretching for older adults, plus quick tips for stretching exercises from fitness expert Margaret Richard… - Falling - More Seniors Face Injury and Death from Falling DownUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 14:54:52 EDT
Over the past several years, the frequency of preventable falling injuries among people age 65 and older has increased dramatically. Why are older adults falling?… - Assisted Living - Is Your Parent Ready for Assisted Living? These Qu…Updated: 2009-08-17 @ 02:15:13 EDT
Moving a parent to assisted living can be difficult for the family. When is it time to choose assisted living? Here are ways to tell if your parent needs an assisted living facility… - Retired - Keeping Busy When You're RetiredUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:53:04 EDT
Now that you're retired, do you miss working? And how do you fill your time now that you're retired? Retired Senior Living readers share their favorite ways to keep busy once they retired… - Advice for Retired People - I'm Retired...and BoredUpdated: 2009-08-17 @ 01:46:10 EDT
What happens when a retired man misses his job? Advice for retired people on enjoying life after being retired…