Senior Lifestyles – August 2011

In This Issue

Tips to maintain an active, safe and healthy lifestyle

Today’s baby boomers are growing older gracefully. And although more than 10,000 boomers each day will turn 65, most are not letting their age stop them from maintaining active and healthy lifestyles…

Is your income affected by your ability to hear?

Baby boomers continuing to work longer in life before retiring might notice a decrease in income.Untreated hearing loss can decrease a person’s income by as much as $30,000 a year, according to a survey conducted by the Better Hearing Institute…

Be your own advocate: Get information you need

Getting a diagnosis of any kind of cancer can be frightening. One of the first things many patients do is learn everything they can about their illness, including what options for disease management and treatment are available. This can be challenging if a person’s cancer is considered rare, which defined by the National Institutes of Health as a cancer that affects fewer than 200,000 people…

Simple summer steps to sell your home

If you plan to put your home up for sale this summer, or if it has been on the market for some time, you might consider investing in a few key updates to improve your odds of attracting a buyer. Focusing on a few influential fixes can drastically improve the home’s overall appearance – and your chances of selling…

Smart savings for summer travel

Whether you’re looking to travel upstate, cross-country or across town for a summer vacation, smart planning and spending is a must-do. For a fun-filled summer vacation that won’t break the bank, remember these tips that are as easy as they are effective:…

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