Wednesday, July 30, 2008

Global Tipping Etiquette

Every traveler should learn the Global Tipping Etiquette. This can be tricky as it varies per country. For some places, it is not really necessary, but it is very much appreciated. While in most countries, it is expected.

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Monday, July 28, 2008

Travel Tips for Seniors

Excited about sightseeing, great meals, fun activities or simply looking forward to a relaxing and enjoyable time?

Planning a vacation is fun and very rewarding, but it can be a bit stressful too. It requires a lot of time for packing and listing all the essential things you need to bring, plus deciding on all the places you want to see.

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Mourning the Death of a Spouse

When your spouse dies, your world changes. You are in mourning—feeling grief and sorrow at the loss. You may feel numb, shocked, and fearful. You may feel guilty for being the one who is still alive. If your spouse died in a nursing home, you may wish that you had been able to care for him or her at home. At some point, you may even feel angry at your spouse for leaving you. All these feelings are normal. There are no rules about how you should feel. There is no right or wrong way to mourn.

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Sunday, July 27, 2008

Cancer Screening Tests

It is important to have regular tests to check for cancer long before you might notice anything wrong. Checking for cancer when you don't have symptoms is called screening. Screening may involve a physical exam, lab tests, or tests to look at internal organs.

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Signs and Symptoms of Menopause

Menopause, or the “change of life,” is different for each woman.

For example, hot flashes and sleep problems may trouble your sister. Meanwhile, you are enjoying a new sense of freedom and energy. And your best friend might hardly be aware of a change at all.

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Friday, July 25, 2008

Aging and Your Eyes

Are you holding the newspaper farther away from your eyes than you used to? Age can bring changes that affect your eyesight.

Some changes are more serious than others, but no matter what the problem, there are things you can do to protect your vision. The key is to have regular eye exams so you can find problems early.

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Alzheimer's Disease Medications Fact Sheet

The Food and Drug Administration has approved certain prescription drugs for Alzheimer's patients. Treating the symptoms of AD can provide patients with comfort, dignity, and independence for a longer period of time and can encourage and assist their caregivers as well. It is important to understand that none of these medications stops the disease itself.

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Things to know about Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones to the point where they break easily—most often bones in the hip, backbone (spine), and wrist.

Osteoporosis is called the “silent disease”—you may not notice any changes until a bone breaks. But, your bones have been losing strength for many years.

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Friday, July 18, 2008

Tips when using a Public Computer

Have you ever wondered how safe it is to use computers in a public library, Internet café, or other public places?

It is very important to keep your personal information and financial information safe at all times, especially when using a public computer.

Please click the link below for some important reminders:
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Coping with Grief and Loss

The single most important factor in healing from loss is having the support of other people. Even if you aren’t comfortable talking about your feelings under normal circumstances, it is important to talk about them when you’re grieving. Knowing that others know and understand your grieving will make you feel better, less alone with your pain, and will help you heal.

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Online Shopping Safety

Don't you love the convenience of online shopping? You can just stay home while doing your shopping on the Internet; no need to dress-up and drive and the best part is, it is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!

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Helping Seniors with Daily Money Management

As people age, it becomes more and more challenging to keep track of daily finances. This is due to physical or mental disabilities related to aging. As a result, some bills are not paid in a timely manner.

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Tips for hiring independent home care providers

Agencies will typically be the most expensive; independent providers will be the least expensive. However, home care agencies are also easier to use, since the agency finds and places the provider, handles payroll and any problems that may arise, and usually provides coverage for sick or absent providers.

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