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Overweight Baby Boomers Likely to Increase Demand for Assistive Devices

Overweight Baby Boomers Likely to Increase Demand for Assistive Devices(0)

August 2, 2010

Obesity is on the rise within the Baby Boomer population, this will cause an increase in the use of assistive devices and become costly for individuals and the healthcare system.  Learn more in this article from Long-Term Living.

Overweight Baby Boomers Likely to Increase Demand for Assistive Devices
National Movement Focuses on Choice and Independence for the Elderly

National Movement Focuses on Choice and Independence for the Elderly

This article from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette discusses how a national culture change movement that calls for the reversal of the traditional nursing home model changes the way we care for seniors.  This movement is designed to foster independence.  Click below to learn more.

Cheese Found to Improve Immune Response in Elders

Cheese Found to Improve Immune Response in Elders

A research team of scientists in Finland have discovered that cheese can help to enhance the immune system in seniors by acting as carrier for probiotic bacteria. Review the study results in this article from Long-Term Living.

Women’s Health Week:  Celebrating Long Life

Women’s Health Week: Celebrating Long Life

This is Women’s Health Week.  The theme this year is “It’s Your Time:  Make Every Second Count.  Communities are taking steps to encourage women age 60 and older to take better care of themselves.  Learn more in this article from Jacksonville.com.


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