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Balance Problems and Disorders

This content is provided by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health. NIA   Have you ever felt dizzy,...
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You Can Manage Your Social Security Benefits With A "My Social Security" Account​

My Social Security is an online portal offered by the Social Security Administration that provides easy access to your Social Security information....
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Saving money on prescription drug costs: Medicare's "Extra Help Program" may help!

Blog credited to  Blog Saving money on prescription drug costs: Medicare's "Extra Help Program" may help! If you have limited income and resources,...
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Diabetes in Older Adults

Senior Help Desk helthcare blog credited to The National Institute on Aging, part of NIH Article topics: What Is Diabetes? Types of Diabetes What Is...
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How To Find And Use New Federal Ratings For Rehab Services At Nursing Homes

 Blog by Judith Graham and Kaiser Health News    http://khn.org  For the first time, the federal government is shining a spotlight on the quality of...
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Drumbeat Builds For A Peace Corps Of Caregivers

Seniorhelpdesk.com Healthcare Blog by Judith Graham and Kaiser Health News    http://khn.org     Imagine a government program that would mobilize...
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What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease?

Blog credited to The National Institute on Aging, part of The National Institute of Health What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of Alzheimer's...
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6 Tips for Managing Sleep Problems in Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s disease often affects a person’s sleeping habits. It may be hard to get the person to go to bed and stay there. Someone with Alzheimer’s...
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Fall-Proofing Your Home

Fall-Proofing Your Home Six out of every 10 falls happen at home, where we spend much of our time and tend to move around without thinking about our...
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Your Medicare card & You

Blog by Medicare.gov When you’re enrolled in Medicare, you’ll get your red, white, and blue Medicare card in the mail. If you're automatically...
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