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The link between chronic disease and hearing loss: Are you at risk?

The link between chronic disease and hearing loss: Are you at risk? Hearing loss isn't a harmless condition to be ignored. In fact, hearing loss often coexists with other serious health problems. And a growing body of research indicates that there may be a link. Studies show that people with heart disease, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, Alzheimer's disease, and depression may all have an increased risk of hearing loss.

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Words of wisdom for Alzheimer's caregivers

Words of wisdom for Alzheimer's caregivers More than five million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease, and that number is growing. As a result, more Americans are becoming caregivers to a mother, father, sibling or spouse. In fact, almost 15 million family members and friends provided unpaid care for someone with AD or another dementia in 2010. For many, this responsibility is unexpected and life changing.

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Remodeling for aging in place today will help sell your home tomorrow

Remodeling for aging in place today will help sell your home tomorrow Before you invest in a home-improvement project, consider your potential buyers with this fact in mind: More than 3.5 million baby boomers turn 55 each year, according to the 2010 U.S. Census. Since people aged 45 to 64 make up more than a quarter of today's U.S. population, there's a good chance you'll be selling to someone in this age group. Will your home appeal to them?

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Are you retirement ready? What you need to consider

Are you retirement ready? What you need to consider The idea of retirement is both exciting and daunting. After leaving the workforce, you'll have the opportunity to pursue dreams that you have envisioned for your retirement. But you'll need to have the financial wherewithal to fund those dreams and cover your day-to-day living expenses.

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Choosing the right Medicare plan: Look beyond premiums

Choosing the right Medicare plan: Look beyond premiums Each year, millions of seniors are able to enroll into a new Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP), and the vast number of available options can make this a daunting task. Choosing a Medicare prescription plan can seem confusing, so the more you know, the easier it will be to find one that makes the most sense for you.

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