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Standers 30″ Safety Bed Rail
Standers 30″ Safety Bed Rail Product Features Size: Without Pouch ¿ Bed Rail-prevents rolling or falling out of bed, providing safety and security for user ¿ Collapsible-Rail folds down to side of bed to allow user to get out of bed or provide space for making bed ¿ Reversible-Can be placed on either side of [...]
Avair AMA-100 Emergency Medical Alert Dialer
Avair AMA-100 Emergency Medical Alert Dialer with Wireless Help Panic Transmitter Product Details Product Dimensions: 9 x 2.6 x 9.9 inches ; 1.8 pounds Shipping Weight: 2 pounds Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S. ASIN: B002AS9WAO Item model number: AMA-100 Average Customer Review: Product Description Just press [...]
JUST5 J509 Easy to Use U Cell Phone
JUST5 J509 Easy to Use Unlocked Cell Phone with Big Buttons, Amplified Sound, Personal Emergency Response System (White) Product Details Product Dimensions: 2 x 0.6 x 4 inches Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding [...]
Snapfon ezONE-C Senior Cell Phone
Snapfon ezONE-C Senior Cell Phone with Big Buttons and Easy to Use: Cell Phones & Accessories Product Details Product Dimensions: 4 x 2 x 0.6 inches ; 8 ounces Shipping Weight: 1 pounds ASIN: B005CWSF3U Item model number: C Product Description Senior cell phone that is EASY TO SEE AND EASY TO USE, JUST GOT [...]
The History Of Assisted Living
Thank You Monica Trivedi for sharing this important information concerning Assisted Living. Permission has been granted to reproduce this article on my website by author. Source of Information: http://www.assistedlivinghistory.com/ Below is a detailed overview of how assisted living facilities have evolved over the years, as well as some thoughts about the future of assisted [...]
Pooled pension plan debate cut short amid outcry over unrelated OAS reforms
Source of Information: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/pooled-pension-plan-debate-cut-short-amid-outcry-180853820.html OTTAWA – The Conservative government’s move Tuesday to curtail debate on legislation creating a new pooled pension plan illustrated some of the potentially scalding political perils of retirement reform. There is nothing very controversial about the Harper government’s December 2010 promise to add a relatively low-cost, private pension option that can [...]
Avandia Raises Heart Risk But Should Stay on Market, FDA Panel Finds
Source of Information: http://www.everydayhealth.com/type-2-diabetes/fda-panel-finds-avandia-raises-heart-risk-but-stays-on-market.aspx?xid=nl_EverydayHealthHealthyAging_20120131 The controversial diabetes drug Avandia does raise the risk of heart attack more than other medications of its kind but should stay on the market with tightened controls, a U.S. government advisory panel recommended late Wednesday. By a complex series of votes, the 33-member panel of experts rejected the option [...]
Spanish Chicken Stew
Source of Information: http://www.diabeticlivingonline.com/recipe/chicken/spanish-chicken-stew/ Olives give grand flavor to this Spanish-inspired chicken dinner, conveniently made in the slow cooker. MAKES: 4 servings CARB GRAMS PER SERVING: 24 Nutrition Facts Per Serving: Servings Per Recipe: 4 Calories: 297 Protein(gm): 32 Carbohydrate(gm): 24 Fat, total(gm): 8 Cholesterol(mg): 113 Saturated fat(gm): 2 Monosaturated fat(gm): 3 Polyunsaturated fat(gm): 2 [...]
“Seniors”
“Seniors” Written By: Michelle Bayno BSW, BA Seniors and their caregivers have many challenges today. A simple activity such as taking a daily bath may be difficult for a senior. Making a simple meal may also create numerous challenges. Medications may not be taken according to the doctors’ orders. Possibly, they may not be consumed [...]
Retirement-Is Downsizing Right For You?
Retirement can be a scarey time for some. I found a great article that discusses important issues concerning retirement. Specifically, downsizing in retirement. Does this affect you? Source of Information: http://www.aarp.org/work/retirement-planning/info-04-2011/downsizing-in-retirement.2.html Downsizing your home in retirement can be traumatic. Not only that, expensive. I know. My wife, Sara, and I have done it twice. [...]
