Articles - Elder Care en-us http://www.articlempire.com N/A http://www.articlempire.com info@articlempire.com 20 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/40606/1/How-to-Protect-Senior-Citizens-From-Bird-Flu/How-to-Protect-Senior-Citizens-From-Bird-Flu.html Senior citizens are at high risk of catching bird flu during a pandemic because their immune systems are weaker due to their age. While it's true that not many bird flu victims of the current strain of H5N1 have been elderly, that's probably because it's in countries where the life expectancy is lower than in developed countries, so there just aren't as many elderly people. rikstook@wans.net (Richard Stooker) Mon, 23 Oct 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/39439/1/Retirement-Center--Where-Life-Begins/Retirement-Center--Where-Life-Begins.html Retirement centre refers to that housing facility, which has been purposefully designed to meet the specific needs of retired people. Retirement centre has its immense benefits. You should select the one that best suit your needs. Retirement center is just a way to make your life more easy and enjoyable in those last years of age. Retirement comes to all irrespective of field or the position and has almost similar changes in life though differing in intensity. arkobabi@gmail.com (ARINDAM CHATTOPADHYAY) Sun, 10 Sep 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/36023/1/Aging-Elder-Care-and-Senior-Retirement-Centers/Aging-Elder-Care-and-Senior-Retirement-Centers.html There was a time, not that long ago, when a senior citizen could plan on living with an adult child as the years took their relentless toll. Now senior retirement centers are popping up seemingly everywhere. It's a good idea to take a look at why these changes are taking place and how each of us can best fit into this new pattern of elder care. publisher@momresponds.com (Luise Volta) Mon, 28 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/35687/1/Walk-In-Bathtubs-for-Convenience-and-Comfort-for-Disabled-People-and-Seniors/Walk-In-Bathtubs-for-Convenience-and-Comfort-for-Disabled-People-and-Seniors.html You may have noticed that some old people can have a hard time going over a regular bathtub. You may also notice that it is very impractical for disabled persons to climb over bathtubs. And, you know that they might need help in doing it. What if they want or is forced to live alone and don't want any assistance from other people? Who will assist them to get inside the bathtub? Walk-in bathtubs are probably the best solution for this kind of problem. claire.bowes@cb-publishing.com (Claire Bullerwell) Sun, 27 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/35211/1/Discover-How-To-Becoming-A-Successful-Alzheimer-Disease-Caregiver/Discover-How-To-Becoming-A-Successful-Alzheimer-Disease-Caregiver.html Alzheimers disease is a progressive disease in which the condition worsens over time. As more parts of the brain are being damaged, the symptoms of Alzheimers disease become more severe. Patients experience frustration and grief as they struggle with gradual loss of function and fading memory. Their family members grieve as well, as they observe their loved ones losing their abilities, personality and function. writer@internetbizcenter.com (Rose Mary) Thu, 17 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/31903/1/Can-You-Retire-Before-You-Die/Can-You-Retire-Before-You-Die.html Most of us are familiar with these statistics... Out of 100 people who starts working at the age of 25, by the age 65: * 1% are wealthy * 4% have adequate capital stowed away for retirement * 3% are still working * 63% are dependant on Social Security, friends, relatives or charity. * 29% are dead. More Statistics on "The GOLDEN Years" Retirement by the Governments own statistics: * The average savings of a 50 year old in the U. support@passiveincome4everyone.com (Tracey Anne) Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/23406/1/What-To-Look-For-In-A-Care-Giver/What-To-Look-For-In-A-Care-Giver.html Choosing the right caregiver for you depends on many factors including but not limited to your financial status, age, your personal needs, and your personal choice of the caregiver's gender. Latest research shows that the first and the last category are most important factors which individuals are looking for their caregivers. While the above categories supply you with options to choose the right caregiver for you, you may also take some considerations before embarking on your search for the right health care worker. info@infocuspublishing.com (John Morris) Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/23325/1/What-To-Look-For-In-A-Nursing-Home/What-To-Look-For-In-A-Nursing-Home.html Enrolling a loved one or a family member in a nursing home is a tough decision to make. You need to be assured that your loved one is safe and well taken cared off in that nursing home. The life of your family- mother, father or any family member, depends on this decision. Usually the situation when a nursing home is needed comes unexpectedly. There is little time to prepare for this need. info@infocuspublishing.com (John Morris) Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/22927/1/Retirement-Investment-Ideas---How-To-Get-The-Biggest-Payoff/Retirement-Investment-Ideas---How-To-Get-The-Biggest-Payoff.html You have done your share. Now, it is almost your turn to shine and feel relaxed after so many years of toiling and sowing greener fields just to earn a living. The next thing you have to worry about is to how you will put your money to good use so you can maximize how much money you will have during your retirement. For many aspiring retired persons the best action to take is to make a retirement investment. info@infocuspublishing.com (John Morris) Thu, 09 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.articlempire.com/articles/22379/1/Why-Retirement-Homes-In-Florida-Are-The-Best/Why-Retirement-Homes-In-Florida-Are-The-Best.html Each retiree has different needs, preferred leisure, abilities, and financial support. Most of them have only one thing in mind: comfortable living. Although many of the retirement homes in Florida offer the same benefits, the difference is the kind of retirement plan you would want to have. 1. Active retirement This class comprises of independent seniors wanting to live in a retirement community. info@infocuspublishing.com (John Morris) Sat, 04 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0500