http://seniorliving.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hh http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2011-09-29T21:22:02Z Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:22:02 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/30/new-debit-card-fees-will-cost-you.htm <p>In an effort to recoup lost revenue from the federally-imposed limit on revenue from retailers, Bank of American and other large banks will start charging customers to use their own debit cards. </p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/30/new-debit-card-fees-will-cost-you.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/30/new-debit-card-fees-will-cost-you.htm Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:41:30 +0000 2011-09-30T22:41:30Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/29/rick-perry-is-wrong-social-security-is-not-a-ponzi-scheme.htm <p>Rick Perry, Texan Governer or presidential candidate, says that Social Security is a "monstrous lie" and a "Ponzi scheme." Find out why Social Security was established, and what <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/od/lawpolitics/a/rick-perry-on-social-security.htm">Social Security benefits</a> mean to many working Americans.</p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/29/rick-perry-is-wrong-social-security-is-not-a-ponzi-scheme.htm Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:22:02 +0000 2011-09-29T21:22:02Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/22/are-you-stuck-in-the-sandwich-generation.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/seniorliving/1/0/u/2/Generations_AJ_Smith.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />Let's say you're nearing retirement, or you're already retired. You have an aging parent who now requires costly care, and you also have an adult child who lives with you or still needs your help to pay for college or an apartment. Are you feeling a financial or emotional squeeze? If so, you're in what's called the sandwich generation--a trend that threatens to undermine the retirement plans of many boomers and seniors.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/22/are-you-stuck-in-the-sandwich-generation.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/22/are-you-stuck-in-the-sandwich-generation.htm Thu, 22 Sep 2011 09:53:56 +0000 2011-09-22T09:53:56Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/19/are-politics-putting-lives-at-risk.htm <p>Last week's CNN-Tea Party Express Republican debate included a discussion about health insurance--and whether the government should provide health insurance and healthcare benefits to citizens.</p> <p>U.S. Rep Ron Paul promoted the ideal of communities caring for people who need help--but is that realistic? A vast majority of people who don't have health insurance are children, the poor and older adults--who simply cannot afford to buy health insurance policies.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/19/are-politics-putting-lives-at-risk.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/19/are-politics-putting-lives-at-risk.htm Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:28:25 +0000 2011-09-19T23:28:25Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/17/how-a-yellow-dot-can-save-your-life.htm <p>When a serious car accident happens, the first hour is the most important time for rescue workers to provide care that can mean the difference between life and death.</p> <p>That's why the Yellow Dot Program is expected to reduce the number of traffic-accident fatalities across the United States. By putting your important medical records in a yellow folder--and displaying a yellow dot on your car--rescue workers will have access to your important medical information even if you are unconscious or unable to speak.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/17/how-a-yellow-dot-can-save-your-life.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/17/how-a-yellow-dot-can-save-your-life.htm Sat, 17 Sep 2011 23:21:19 +0000 2011-09-17T23:21:19Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/14/get-food-and-drug-recall-information-to-keep-yourself-safe.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/seniorliving/1/0/2/3/food-KoichiKamoshida-g.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />Unfortunately, older adults are more vulnerable to problems caused by tainted food and unsafe medications because chronic illness, other medications and the aging process can weaken the immune system. It's important to keep yourself safe by keeping up with the latest <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/od/nutritionforolderadults/a/FDA_recalls.htm">food recalls, drug recalls and safety alerts</a>, and this information from the U.S. Food &#038; Drug Administration will keep you informed. You can also sign up for free email alerts. <br /> <em>_{Photo by KoichiKamoshida/Getty Images}</em></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/14/get-food-and-drug-recall-information-to-keep-yourself-safe.htm Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:35:38 +0000 2011-09-14T08:35:38Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/07/free-talking-book-program.htm <p><img src="http://z.about.com/d/seniorliving/1/0/N/smile-AnissaThompson-sxc.jpg" alt="" hspace="5" align="left" />Jane writes from Indianapolis: "I have been diagnosed with macular degeneration and I'm being treated for it, but my limited sight makes it hard to enjoy one of my favorite activities--reading. Is there a book service that caters to people with vision problems?"</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/07/free-talking-book-program.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/09/07/free-talking-book-program.htm Wed, 07 Sep 2011 22:14:40 +0000 2011-09-07T22:14:40Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/25/effective-treatments-for-compulsive-hoarding.htm It is estimated that 2 million people in the U.S. are affected by a disorder called <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/od/compulsivehoarding/f/What-Is-Compulsive-Hoarding.htm">compulsive hoarding</a>. <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/od/compulsivehoarding/f/Compulsive-Hoarding-Symptoms.htm">Symptoms of compulsive hoarding</a> include the inability to let go of what ...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/25/effective-treatments-for-compulsive-hoarding.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/25/effective-treatments-for-compulsive-hoarding.htm Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:09:17 +0000 2011-08-25T13:09:17Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/19/are-grandparents-safer-drivers.htm <p>When children are in a car accident, their risk of injury is lower when a grandparent is driving, compared to a parent.</p> <p>This news comes from a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://injury.research.chop.edu/docs/pressrelease_gp_071811.pdf">study</a> of nearly 12,000 children who were in accidents from 2003 to 2007, conducted by the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/19/are-grandparents-safer-drivers.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/19/are-grandparents-safer-drivers.htm Fri, 19 Aug 2011 08:12:02 +0000 2011-08-19T08:12:02Z http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/12/protect-your-quality-of-life-reduce-your-risk-of-falls.htm <p>Adults over age 65 report that having a fall or worrying about the possibility of falling affects their mental and physical well-being more than some chronic diseases.</p> <p>This news comes from a <a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/newsroom/news.aspx?id=8c75303a-dfc9-43b9-bc94-ca89efcfffca">UnitedHealthcare survey</a> of 15,000 people who were 65 years or older.</p>...<p><a href="http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hc&#038;zu=http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/12/protect-your-quality-of-life-reduce-your-risk-of-falls.htm">Read Full Post</a></p> http://seniorliving.about.com/b/2011/08/12/protect-your-quality-of-life-reduce-your-risk-of-falls.htm Fri, 12 Aug 2011 08:42:24 +0000 2011-08-12T08:42:24Z