Cerebral palsy
Caregiving
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Conditions Commonly Affecting Individuals Aging With Cerebral Palsy

Aging is a difficult process for many, especially if you have a disease that you have acquired from birth, such as cerebral palsy. Cerebral palsy is a confluence of permanent movement disorders that manifest in early childhood as a result of brain injury or problems during pregnancy or childbirth.  In

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after retirement
Living
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How to Become a Car Hobbyist After Retirement

Age doesn’t matter when it comes to pursuing your interests as a car hobbyist. What counts is your love and passion for operating the motor engines and the excitement you feel behind the steering wheel. Think about how you felt when opening the door for the first time, or kindle

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management courses
Work/Career
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3 Important Things to Learn From Management Courses

If you’ve ever thought about how interesting it is to manage a team, you might want to consider pursuing this career. It’s never too late to follow a dream. It is a perfect choice for someone who is organized, who thrives in a dynamic environment, and adapts to new situations

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retirement
Living
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Why Retirement Could Be the Best Time of Your Life

It is often thought that old age is an afterthought to the rest of life – that it is what we will do after we have done all the real “living”, the action-packed parts of life that are really fun. But the thing is that retirement is longer than ever

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college
Family Matters
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How Parents Can Help Their Children Excel In College

Having children in college can be an awkward time for many parents. While a large portion of students go to local or state colleges, where parents are an hour or two drive away, there is still a significant amount of students who go to college far from home, either across

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financial
Caregiving
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Financial Elder Abuse: More than Just Theft

Of all forms of elder abuse, there is evidence that financial elder abuse may be the most common. According to the most recent estimates from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, anywhere from 2.7 to 6.6 percent of seniors experience some form of financial exploitation, although the true number is

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using e-bikes
Fitness
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Many Women Over 50 Are Using E-Bikes

One of the hottest forms of transportation for women over 50 frequenting beach towns this winter season is e-bikes. Many men and women over 50 in towns like Delray Beach, FL  are using e-bikes to get around town, go to the beach, and out for some fun. There is a

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Living Your Best
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg- An Example to All Women

Ruth Bader Ginsburg was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States from 1993 until her death.[1] She was nominated by President Bill Clinton and at the time was generally viewed as a moderate consensus-builder.  Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the first Jewish woman and the second woman to serve on the Supreme

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Career change
Work/Career
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55 Yet? Time for a Career Change

We need to shed this idea that by the age 50 your career should be set in its ways, and you should be working to retirement. When you reach 55yrs old, it may be time to reconsider your career change. If you are in a job you love, then stick

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retire
Living
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What to Know About Medicare Before You Retire

You are going to be retiring soon, which means you should start looking at Medicare. There are several things about Medicare that you should know before you retire so that you’re better prepared. Apply Early Medicare will be your primary health insurance when you turn 65. This means you need

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college degrees
Work/Career
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A Primer on MPH College Degrees

The COVID pandemic is just the latest of the many public health threats that confront to society at large. Because of this, there is a high demand for talented and educated people in various public health disciplines. Many people break into this arena after earning an MPH (Masters of Public

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Nursing home
Caregiving
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Reporting Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse

Unfortunately, sometimes placing an elderly relative in a nursing home results in tragedy. Reports of nursing home abuse and neglect are on the news almost daily, and many times it goes unreported for months or even years, particularly when family or friends are not around to keep an eye on

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Caring
Caregiving
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4 Tips for Caring for Seniors

Many older people would prefer to age in their own homes as opposed to living in an assisted living facility. Who can blame them? Caring for them at home means that they’re able to stay where they feel comfortable and are familiar with their neighbors and surroundings. It also means

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retirement
Living
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How to Enjoy Your Retirement

If you’re planning to retire  —  or if you’ve recently retired  —  you probably view this phase of your life with a sense of relief. Finally, you won’t have to go to work anymore. Instead, if you’ve planned your retirement well and don’t need a part-time job to pay your

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in-home care
Caregiving
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Medical Equipment Required For In-Home Care

There are a few situations in which one may find yourself taking care of a loved one from home. Be it an elderly relative or parent, or someone in the family suffering severe injuries, chronic pain, or health problems; there are certain things without which your challenges will be all

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