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Enhancing safety and comfort for mature drivers [Infographic]
With more features being added to automobiles, all drivers can benefit by learning how these technologies work to influence safety. In particular, it’s important to understand which features may be able to enhance driving abilities for mature drivers and support safe driving over a lifetime. Smart headlights, emergency response systems and reverse-monitoring features rank highest in car technologies that benefit mature drivers according to The Hartford and MIT AgeLab’s Top Technologies fo...
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Taking care of the caregiver: tips to help yourself and your loved one live with a chronic disease
"Caregiver" is a title held by more than 65 million people in the United States, who are currently helping a loved one manage a chronic condition. A caregiver can be a significant help for those living with a chronic disease as part of a patient's health care team, but there can also be many challenges, especially for th...
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Veterans twice as likely to be infected with chronic hepatitis C
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued recommendations that all U.S. baby boomers should get a one-time test for the hepatitis C virus. This generation includes many veterans, a population twice as likely to be infected as the general population.
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Parkinson's disease management eased by caregiver
For more than14 years, Chuck Holdeman, a 74-year-old man from Bloomington, Ind., has been living with Parkinson's disease (PD), a chronic condition which inhibits several types of neurological activity, including motor skill function and cognitive ability. While symptoms and treatment may vary among patients, a care part...
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Careful planning is a must for the sandwich generation
It's not always a good thing to be the middle. For the children of baby boomers, the middle can be a financially stressful place.
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How to protect against identity theft at any life stage
Identity thieves can strike at any stage of your life. However, the more you know, the better prepared you can be to take proactive steps to reduce your risk. For every milestone from graduation to marriage, from buying a new home to joining the military, or even becoming a new parent, identity theft poses a risk. Here's...
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Why Alzheimer's should factor into your retirement plan
In an ideal world, you will retire and enjoy many years fulfilling your dreams and spending time with those you love the most. Your retirement years can be some of the happiest and most enjoyable years of your life. But while we all hope for the best outcome possible, it may be prudent for you to plan for the possibility...
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Home remodeling tips for baby boomers entering their golden years
As America's 77 million-strong baby boomers reach retirement age, one thing is absolutely clear -- they are not going to quietly retreat into their golden years. The most active generation in America's history wants homes that will support their active lifestyles, and homes that will accommodate the challenges boomers wi...
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The aging population: a benefit, not burden
With life expectancy increasing, the percentage of population over age 60 is booming. By 2030, the population over 60 will be growing 3.5 times as rapidly as the total population, according to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).
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Demystifying Medicare Part D enrollment
With so many options based on where you live and what prescriptions you need, selecting a Medicare Part D Plan can be complicated and time consuming. However, every American 65 and older must enroll in a plan for 2013 by Dec. 7, 2012.
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Three dangerous driving distractions that may surprise you
By now, almost everyone knows the dangers of texting or talking on a cellphone while driving. But phones aren't the only distractions drivers should be aware of. Experts say that anything that draws your attention away from the road can be a potential cause of an accident. That includes actions and situations as innocuou...
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Early action and nutritional therapies bring hope for diabetes patients with foot problems
Foot problems in people with diabetes may herald diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) - a serious complication of diabetes. The good news is that with a proactive approach to foot health, and the right therapies, it is possible for diabetes patients to stem the progress of their DPN.
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