Senior Health

Condo Owners Turning to Aegis of Bellevue

NewsBlaze.com Current News - Senior Health News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:54:02 +0000

Condo Owners Turning to Aegis of Bellevue

The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:06:42 +0000

The Gale Encyclopedia of Senior Health: A Guide for Seniors and Their Caregivers

Top 10 Best Web Sites for Baby Boomers and Seniors

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:06:41 +0000

I’ve researched thousands of web sites on my quest to find reliable and age-relevant resources for Boomers and seniors. I know how difficult it can be to find information on the net that’s accurate, trustworthy, user-friendly, and relevant to our 50something lifestyle. I’m committed to helping Baby Boomers and seniors discover the best content on the net, and I would never endorse a site that I wouldn’t use myself.

1. familydoctor.org http://familydoctor.org/In addition to providing clear and concise senior health information, this site features a user-friendly format that’s easy to read

.2. Footsmart http://www.footsmart.com/From the company that provides “smarter, better products for lower body health,” this user-friendly site allows Boomers to shop by brand, style, or by health condition.

3. Seniorclix http://www.seniorclix.orgSeniorclix provides national, state and community eldercare directories in addition to informative articles, brochures, and online courses that focus on the needs of seniors, family members, and caregivers.

4. Glam Girls http://www.cafeglam.com/Clothes and fashion are a thorn in my side. The Glam Gals are the closest thing to my own personal shopper.

5. Sherrie Mathieson http://www.sherriemathieson.com/I also love the age-appropriate style philosophy and timeless fashion tips of Sherrie Mathieson, a style consultant for people of all ages.

6. AARP Financial http://www.aarpfinancial.com/Financial and retirement planning is a monumental challenge. Let the tools and resources at AARP Financial help you.

7. Overseas Adventure Travel http://www.oattravel.comExplore out-of-the-way places in small groups led by fabulous tour guides who help you discover amazing places and unique experiences. OAT is also great for single travelers who can pay the low-cost single supplement or be matched with a roommate for further savings.

8. Pandora http://www.pandora.com/This free music site plays your music whenever you want it. Rediscover old favorite artists or find new ones by exploring recommendations based on your personal selections.

9. Home Energy Saver http://hes.lbl.gov/hes/makingithappen/mih.htmlThis offshoot of the U.S. Department of Energy helps consumers determine how much energy and money can be saved and how much emissions can be reduced by implementing energy-efficient improvements.

10. Better World Shopper http://www.betterworldshopper.org/I’m all for making this world a better place and I love this site’s concept and fresh approach to rating corporations. Let Ellis Jones, author of The Better World Shopping Guide, show you how you can spend your dollar to make a difference in this world.

Susan Levine is a boomer web entrepreneur and founder of www.50somethinginfo.com, a human-powered vertical search engine dedicated to delivering the best of the net to adults (both men and women) 50 years old and better. Discover more great Boomer sites and tips for senior living at http://50somethinginfo.blogspot.com/

The Four Item Modified Senior Fitness Test

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 15:06:39 +0000

View this short video to see how the modified senior fitness test is done.

Knee Replacement in Elderly Patients Shown to Improve Balance

NewsBlaze.com Current News - Senior Health News — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:02:03 +0000

Multiple benefits to surgery reported for patients with advanced osteoarthritis

States’ Legislative Health Initiatives Stall

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News From Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe: “A group of Massachusetts mayors, fed up with what they say is legislative inaction on skyrocketing municipal health care costs, has launched a ballot initiative for 2012 aimed at giving cities and towns more flexibility in reducing expensive benefits for employees, retirees, and elected officials” (Murphy, 3/10)…

Senate Poised To Pass COBRA Subsidy Extension, Medicare ‘Doc Fix’

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News From Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

The Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a jobs bill that would extend the COBRA subsidy program and Medicaid funding for states and prevent a Medicare reimbursement cut for doctors. The Associated Press: The bill “extends health insurance subsidies for the unemployed through December. It would add $132 billion to the budget deficit over the next year and a half. …

President Announces Plans To Crack Down On Health Care Fraud

Medicare / Medicaid / SCHIP News From Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:00:00 +0000

The Boston Globe: “President Barack Obama said Tuesday he’ll bring in high-tech bounty hunters to help root out health care fraud, grabbing a populist idea with bipartisan backing in his final push to overhaul the system. … Obama’s anti-fraud announcement was aimed directly at the political middle.” “Waste and fraud are pervasive problems for Medicare and Medicaid. …

Age Concern And Help The Aged’s Response To Today’s Care Summit, UK

Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Following Age Concern and Help the Aged’s care summit, Andrew Harrop, Director of Policy and Public Affairs for Age Concern and Help the Aged, said: ‘Our care summit did exactly what it set out to do. It provided all three main political parties the neutral platform that was needed to re-open dialogue about reforming the current care and support system…

Politicians Not Doing Enough To Improve Care For Older People, UK

Seniors / Aging News From Medical News Today — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0000

Sixty per cent of people think politicians are not doing enough to improve care for older people according to a survey by Age Concern and Help the Aged. The poll also found that eight out of ten adults believe care reform is among the most important issues in the forthcoming election…