Top 5 Ways to Beat the Heat Regardless of Age

With the weather getting warmer every day, there’s no doubt that summer is fast approaching. The summer can be a great time for relaxing with family and enjoying the nice weather. But it can also be dangerous if you don’t take the proper precautions.
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How To Choose a Digital Hearing Aid

For most people with mild to moderate hearing loss, a device called a digital hearing aid will likely be recommended by your family doctor or the audiologist. Digital hearing aids vary in discreetness levels, size, look and the amount of amplification they produce. They are in fact a type of wearable micro-computers which are either programmable or pre-programmable, can suppress background noise and are very lightweight.
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Drivers with dementia a growing problem

A group of Canadian medical researchers is calling for governments and insurance companies to pay more for regular mandatory road tests of drivers who may pose a danger because of dementia. The researchers' paper, published in the September issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal, contends that doctors don't have the tools to assess the driving skills of the growing number of dementia patients on the road.
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Getting Fit For Life

You don’t need to buy special clothes or belong to a gym to become more active. Physical activity can and should be part of your everyday life. Find things you like to do. Go for brisk walks. Ride a bike. Dance. Work around the house. Garden. Climb stairs. Swim. Rake leaves. Try different kinds of activities that keep you moving. Look for new ways to build physical activity into your daily routine.
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Elder Abuse: Out Of The Closet And On The Agenda

Elder abuse is rampant in this country and the situation is getting worse. As families become increasingly overburdened with caregiving duties, as community support dwindles, as finances become even more stretched, fragile and dependent seniors will continue to suffer.
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