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A small study suggests that older people with hearing loss may find that their balance improves when they use hearing aids. The finding supports the idea that improving hearing in older people with hearing loss may help reduce their risk of falls. A small study suggests hearing aids help older people with hearing loss better […]
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Posted: 12/12/2014 10:15 am EST Updated: 12/12/2014 10:59 am EST By Susan Blumenthal, M.D., M.P.A. and Emma Lape The baby boom generation is revolutionizing American culture, leaving its mark on every product, service, and institution it touches in the 21st century. As baby boomers grow older, society is transforming as a result with services related
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Living with arthritis can be difficult and disheartening. Even the most ordinary everyday tasks like cooking or putting on clothes can be painful experiences for those suffering from arthritis. Whether it’s the days of your youth catching back up to you or the result of a consistently active lifestyle over the years, arthritis is a
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A reverse mortgage is a loan against your home that requires no repayment for as long as you live there. It is insured by the FHA (Federal Housing Administration) for homeowners ages 62 or older. It is different from other types of loans because the borrower does not make loan payments during the loan. According
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Home & community-based services (HCBS) include a range of personal, support, and health services provided to you in your home or community to help you stay at home and live as independently as possible. These services are often provided by family caregivers, but can also be provided by a variety of home- and community-based providers.
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1. Recent memory loss that affects job skills 2. Difficulty performing familiar tasks 3. Problems with language 4. Disorientation of time and place 5. Poor or decreased judgment 6. Problems with abstract thinking 7. Misplacing things 8. Changes in mood or behavior 9. Changes in personality 10. Loss of initiative
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