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Older Drivers
At age 75, Sheila thinks she's a very good driver. And she wanted to stay that way. So she got her eyes and hearing checked to make sure she can see and hear well enough to drive safely. Then she signed up to take a driving course for older drivers at her local automobile club. Will all this effort guarantee Sheila's road safety?
Read more about Older Drivers...Flu -- Get the Shot
Each winter, millions of people suffer from the flu. Flu-the short name for influenza-is caused by viruses. Viruses are very small germs. Some viruses can spread easily from one person to another. They cause illnesses or infections like the flu.
For some people, flu is a mild illness. For older people, especially those who have health problems like diabetes or heart disease, the flu can be very serious.
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Grace was dating again. George, a close family friend she had known for a long time, was starting to stay overnight more and more often. Because she was past childbearing age, Grace didn't think about using condoms. And because she had known George for so long, she didn't think to ask him about his sexual history. So, Grace was shocked when she tested positive for HIV.
Read more about HIV, AIDS, and Older People...South Carolina Adult Retirement Communities - Wyboo Plantation, South Carolina
Rich Southern style and an exceptional quality of life define Wyboo Plantation living. A thriving 650-acre waterfront, gated golf course community nestled in the charming Southern town of Manning, South Carolina, Wyboo offers some of the finest South Carolina lakefront real estate. Our master-planned golf course community winds along the shores of Lake Marion and [...]
Texas Adult Retirement Communities - Comanche Trace Ranch, Kerrville, Texas
Kemmerer Resources Corp., the owner and primary investment partner, acquired and began planning Comanche Trace in 1998 with visions of building a master planned community that would harmonize with the inherent beauty of the Texas Hill Country. One of America’s Best 100 Master Planned Communities. 80 new homes (most custom) completed or under construction in [...]
Staying Independent In Your Older Years
As retirement approaches, it is important for every household to assess its financial identity (assess its finances). Waiting too long might mean missing one or more opportunities to preserve maximum financial independence in the future. To help get you started, can you say 'Yes' to the following statements?
Read more about Staying Independent In Your Older Years...Forgetfulness
Many older people worry about becoming more forgetful. They think forgetfulness is the first sign of Alzheimer's disease (AD). In the past, memory loss and confusion were considered a normal part of aging. However, scientists now know that most people remain both alert and able as they age, although it may take them longer to remember things.
Urinary Incontinence
Are you reluctant to talk to your doctor about your bladder control problem? Don't be. There is help.
Loss of bladder control is called urinary incontinence. It can happen to anyone, but is very common in older people. At least 1 in 10 people age 65 or older has this problem. Symptoms can range from mild leaking to uncontrollable wetting. Women are more likely than men to have incontinence.
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