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New studies show soy may support better bone health
November 13, 2005 EST | Diet & Nutrition , Senior Health , Women's Health
By Dr. Aaron Tabor, MD Medical Research Director at www.revivalsoy.com No matter what age you are, strong, healthy bones and joints help you live your life to the fullest and increase your quality of life! While soy is not a...
Broward Families find help taking care of elderly parents
August 10, 2005 EST | Senior Health
According to Olga Brunner, founder of A Good Daughter, Inc., (www.agooddaughter.com) there are so many concerns as people trying to juggle work and the needs of elderly family members. “Many caregivers simply cannot maintain the workload and provide the daily,...
Surrogate sons and daughters taking care of elderly parents
August 03, 2005 EST | Senior Health
According to Olga Brunner, founder of A Good Daughter, Inc., (www.agooddaughter.com) there are so many concerns as people trying to juggle work and the needs of elderly family members. “Many caregivers simply cannot maintain the workload and provide the daily,...
Better taste for the older years
June 23, 2005 EST | Senior Health
Malnutrition is a serious health risk for older Americans, affecting an estimated one out of four. The diminishing ability to taste and smell is an often-neglected, yet treatable, factor in poor nutrition among the elderly. A decrease in the senses...
Better eating for better aging
June 23, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Senior Health
Good nutritional habits never get old. It is important to continue eating a variety of foods to get necessary nutrients throughout the golden years. Eating well helps keep you strong and enables your body to fight diseases better. Persons aged...
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
June 04, 2005 EST | Consumer Info , Senior Health
Long-term care ombudsmen are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care homes, assisted living facilities and similar adult care facilities. Since the program began 30 years ago, thousands of paid and volunteer ombudsmen working in every state and...
State Health Insurance Assistance Program
June 04, 2005 EST | Senior Health
The State Health Insurance Assistance Program, or SHIP, is a national program that offers one-on-one counseling and assistance to people with Medicare and their families. Through grants to states, SHIPs provide free counseling and assistance via telephone and face-to-face interactive...
