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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Seniors
Biting cold, ice-slicked sidewalks and roadways, and storms that shut down businesses, schools, and services—winter aggravations can create serious safety risks for seniors. Yet with some planning, preparation, and caution, seniors can stay safe and even enjoy some time outdoors this season. Here are seven tips for senior safety in cold weather.

Trained Professionals and Online Tools Can Help Seniors Find a New Home
Helping a parent move to senior housing can seem more intimidating than orchestrating a rocket launch. It may not take a rocket scientist to work through this multi-phase life change. But finding a professional who knows the ropes can make it easier for the more than 29 percent of home sellers age 65 and older who move into an active-adult community or senior-related housing each year.

Boomers: Tips on how to exercise safely
In 2007, more than 149,000 people between the ages of 45 and 64 were treated in emergency rooms, clinics and doctors' offices for injuries related to exercise and exercise equipment. As the weather gets warmer, people often get motivated to spend more time outdoors. Whether it's working on projects around the house, playing with the grandkids at the park or out exercising, it's important that baby boomers remember their bodies are not as young as they used to be and to not overdo it. Here are some useful tips to help boomers prevent exercise-related injuries.

The key to healthy aging for men
It's no secret men are living longer, working later into life and taking on more roles than ever before. Understandably, men are also looking to improve and prolong their health and happiness with preventive steps to achieve a higher quality of life. And with notions of age changing rapidly, the best way to stay healthy is to focus on the whole body.

How to shop around for the one purchase everyone must make
The origin of money may be lost to antiquity, but it's a pretty sure bet that shortly after someone invented cash, someone else came up with the idea of shopping around to get the best deal for their money. As comfortable as Americans are with seeking a deal—witness the thousands of price comparison Web sites—there is one major purchase many still seem unwilling to comparison shop for, and it's a purchase everyone will eventually make.

Volunteers fill void for seniors needing aid, companionship
By 2030, the number of Americans 80 and older is expected to rise from 9.3 million (in 2000) to 10.5 million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With this increased average life span, comes an increased demand on resources from health to social services. Volunteer-based organizations are stepping in to fill a growing need.

Ensuring your legacy lives on
You have a lifetime to live. Proper planning can reduce your chances of having to depend on others for financial support and help ensure that you have a legacy to pass on to your loved ones; two of the top worries for seniors. It is important to consider how insurance can help to protect your savings from unexpected costs.

Why seniors need more natural light
As we age, the lenses of our eyes thicken and our pupils shrink. This causes eyes to adapt more slowly to changing light conditions and increases the need for light. Older people need three to five times more light than younger people for vision and to maintain health. Sunlight can enter our dwellings and be balanced through the use of windows, doors and skylights.

When family caregivers have to make tough choices
Ttrying to pinpoint an “average” family caregiver is a futile exercise. Each brings a unique outlook to the task, and a different mix of support and resources. Those who successfully move through the daily challenges seek help when things get tough. For the patient, changes in physical health may point to the need for extra help or a transition to senior housing. Here are six tips for family caregivers considering a move.

Safe, Sound and Solo
ccording to the US Census Bureau, the number of Americans over age 65 is expected to double, reaching 72 million by 2030. Most are choosing to live on their own. As this generation of baby boomers reaches their golden years, creating a safe home environment becomes very important. Although the home is a place of comfort and security, it can also be a dangerous space. Slips, trips, falls, and other injuries are more likely as one ages, due to decreased mobility. When preparing your home for the golden years, there are many ways to ensure that each room in the house is comfortable and secure, so you can live safe, sound, and solo.