Memory Boost for Seniors
Recently at Boston University Robert Reinhart and team have found that electrical stimulation of the human brain is able to improve memory for seniors in their 60’s. The part of the brain that is able to improve is where short-term memory functions are.
The results of this study were showing that seniors in their 60’s were showing results equal to volunteers that were 40 years younger than them. The study is bringing these seniors memory back and it’s functioning about the same as when they were younger. With rapid age growth seniors[…]
10 Ways to help you Retire Rich
Being financially stable for retirement requires a plan. Being able to retire comfortably is achievable if you follow some of these suggested ways. You will need a retirement plan and you will have to save and invest a significant percentage of your income.
Here are 10 ways that can help you retire rich:
- Start saving and investing ASAP
- Start and Stay healthy
- Save Aggressively
- Make a plan
- Build wealth
- Make use of your retirement accounts
- Downsize your life
- Maximize social security benefits
- Consult a financial advisor
- Teach your kids about money
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The top 5 countries that are aging the best
Senior Citizens across the world participated in a new study from the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation. The study and research were designed to find out which seniors are aging the best and staying healthy as they age.
The study had over 190 countries that were surveyed on how much each population suffered from age related diseases and disabilities. Each country was given an overall score which is known as DALY-disability adjusted life years-which measures the loss of healthy life with aging. They also researched the different types of diseases and[…]
Activities for Senior Citizens
When looking for a community or home for your loved one to live it’s important to consider a few things. Finding the right place, quality of staff and care, location and cost are important to consider when researching the type of Long Term Care your loved one will receive.
In a nursing home or assisted living facility the quality of care that your loved one has determines if they are going to be living their best life. With the proper care and location your loved one will be able to find community and feel[…]
Breaking Unhealthy Habits for Seniors
Breaking habits and starting new ones can be challenging especially for seniors over the age of 60. Dr. Dana King from the American Heart Association says that most seniors are unwilling to follow basic healthy diets or lifestyles.
Kaiser Health News recently interviewed three experts on aging and health and how to help seniors break unhealthy habits and turn them around. Here are the 10 tips that they all suggested:
- Buy yourself a good pair of sneakers: It’s important to buy a pair or two of great quality sneakers. Keeping your feet protected[…]
Is Public Long Term Care Insurance about to happen?
The nation’s first publicly-funded Long Term Care Insurance program may soon be approved. The Long Term Care Trust Act if passes through the Senate and onto a law will have Washington workers pay into a trust that eventually would allow them to receive benefits.
The Long Term Care Trust Act would provide a maximum benefit of $36,500 for people in need of assistance with three activities that they are no longer able to do on their own. These activities include bathing, transportation, putting on clothes, eating or preparing meals and using the[…]
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