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Unplanned weight loss in seniors is a cause for concern. As a caring family member or caregiver, watch out for it, discuss it with a health professional and get the help that your loved one needs. 

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If you are a caregiver to your senior parent or parents, you already know what a challenge meal planning and preparation can be. They cannot eat (for valid reasons) or don't want to eat what you are cooking for yourself. This means you're either cooking separately for them or adjusting what you eat so that you don't have to cook twice. Neither is ideal. This article offers some ideas that might help the cook in the kitchen before she goes crazy.

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When retirement looms, you begin to reconsider where your money is going and how it can be used to provide sufficient funds for your golden years. Even if you don't have a large amount saved, you can still make critical financial decisions that will help provide security for your non-working years. Here are a few tips that can make a difference in your financial security for retirement.

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The more innocent world in which they grew up can make senior citizens especially vulnerable to various forms of financial exploitation. From romance scams to theft, your elderly loved one may be taking advantage of, so it is important to know the warning signs. This article takes a look at the red flags every concerned family member needs to know.

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Aging is an inevitable fact of life, and while we will all slow down as we get older, there are ways to prevent the worst impacts. This article looks at the causes of two aspects of decline: strength and coordination. As well as this, some suggestions are made that can help improve the quality of life as we age.

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Platelet rich plasma is a new option for individuals dealing with knee pain. It uses components in the person's own blood to help regenerate tissue in the knee that helps create smooth and comfortable movement in the joint. Here's a closer look at this new procedure, how it is done and some of the details on what patients can expect.

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