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51: Monitoring Your Health: Four Measures to Know
Many individuals hear the measures for blood pressure and cholesterol from physicians and do not really understand what they mean. This article provides a simple explanation and general guidelines....

52: Electric Wheelchairs Versus Conventional Wheelchairs
Though there are manual wheelchairs, the electric wheelchair is a better choice for those permanently confined to a wheelchair....

53: Top 10 Tips For Traveling By Air With An Elderly Parent
Have you traveled with your elderly parent or parents when they were frustrated, overtired, and stressed? Here are ten ways to achieve a safe and joyful air travel experience with your elderly parent....

54: Latest Scam Can Steal Your Parents -- and Your Inheritance -- From You
Don't let crooks take advantage of your aging parents. You can takes steps to protect them -- and yourself....

55: Tips for Passing Along Family Values
Tips for Baby Boomers on passing along family values for the next generation....

56: Older Adult Substance Abuse: Your Spouse, Your Parent, Yourself
Substance abuse occures among 17% of the age 60 and older group. This number is expected to double by 2020 as the baby boom generation ages....

57: Role Reversal - When Parents Resist
Roles change as parents age. Children often see role reversal in that they become the parent and their parents revert to childlike behaviors. This article discusses options when parents need yet resist care....

58: Saving Your Family from Nursing Home Neglect
When our oldest relatives start to pass beyond their golden years and into a time when they need extensive care, sometimes the kindest thing that we think we can do for them is to put them in a situation where they will be cared for by a staff of professional nurses at all times....

59: Insurance: Long Term Nightmare
Recent legislation in Congress may make it even more difficult for seniors to qualify for government-paid long-term care coverage. If you don't take action now, you may be setting you and your family up for a Long Term Nightmare!...

60: How Retirement Community Apartments Are Becoming Popular With Senior Citizens
Retirement community apartments for senior citizens are very good options for many people who has already retired and want to enjoy life in their golden years. This is a good alternative for them to retain their independence while relieving the burden of caring for themselves. This article provide more details about retirement community apartments and how they are gaining popularity with seniors....