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Healthy Aging Evidence shows that
some of the leading causes of death in the United States, such as heart disease,
cancer, stroke, some lung diseases, injuries, and HIV/AIDS, often can be prevented
by improving personal health habits...... Read
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Avoiding Depression
Everybody feels down or blue at times. But, if these
feelings are very strong or last for most of the day, nearly every day, they may
be due to a medical illness called depression. The good news is that depression
can be treated.............But first you have to know you have it....Read
More Travel Tips for Seniors Travel abroad is a stimulating
way to enjoy the leisure and independence often available to those after 65. The
U.S. Government offers much information that helps travelers. Read
More When Death Occurs Knowing what
to expect and what to do when death occurs can
help make a painful and confusing time less difficult....
Read More Health Care Options
For persons who need medical or personal assistance but dont need to
be in a hospital or nursing home, there are cost-effective alternatives that help
patients remain in the comfort of their own home while geting the treatment or
help they need....... Read More Advance
Directives Although they involve a confrontation with mortality that may
be uncomfortable, advance directives give you a way to control what happens to
you when you're no longer able to make the decisions yourself. Doing so will relieve
family members and friends of difficult decisions at an emotionally trying time
and allow you a role in making choices about what hapens to you after you can
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