Dealing with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome as You Age
Being able to use our hands to perform delicate, precise tasks – such as cutting vegetables, typing on a keyboard, using a TV remote control, driving a car, or talking on the phone – is an important part of what makes us human. We use our hands every day for a wide variety of purposes. […]
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Active Aging: What It Is and How It Improves Quality of Life
For decades, society has been focused on anti-aging, that is, the process of halting or even reversing the effects of aging on the human body. Everything from supplements and vitamins to skin care products to $200 facial treatments made from bird droppings. (Yes, that’s a real thing.) Today, though, more and more physicians are focusing […]
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Planning a Long Flight? Jet Lag Can Be A Real Problem.
One of the most popular activities for retired seniors is travel. And unlike vacations of the past, you can go where you want without having to be concerned about fun activities for the children. However, if you’re planning a trip that involves a long flight – especially a flight several time zones to the east of […]
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7 Tips to Help Build Social Connections And Prolong Life
When you hit your sixties and seventies, there’s no shortage of friends and family who want to share their advice with you on how to improve your health and live longer. And a lot of it is probably good advice encouraging you to eat better, get some exercise and reduce your stress. As it turns […]
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The Importance of Learning Something New As You Age
As the old saying goes, you can’t teach an old dog new tricks. But according to recent research, that may not be entirely true. Though it’s harder for the brain to learn a new skill as you age, several studies show that taking on this challenge can lead to improved memory function and brain health. […]
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Tips for Staying Active As You Age
As you age, it may become more challenging to be as active as you once were. But maintaining your activity level is a key part of having great quality of life as you get older. The beautiful year-round weather here in Central Florida provides plenty of opportunities to get outside and get moving. Here are […]
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6 Great Ways to Celebrate National Family Caregivers Month
Caregiving is a full-time job. When an elderly parent or grandparent needs help, it’s often a family member that steps up to provide care. It’s an around-the-clock job—an obligation that continues even when you clock out of your regular career every day. If family caregivers were given a salary, they’d earn well over six-figures a […]
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Low Cost Activities To Do With Your Grandchildren In Orlando
As the school year comes to an end, your grandchildren may plan on visiting or spending more time with you during their summer vacation. Children will need to fill their summer days with activities, but you could easily spend over $500 for two adults and two children for one day at one of Orlando’s major […]
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