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A Guide for Single Seniors

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According to statistics , the percentage of the population that is above 60 within the US has been on the rise. This is in part, thanks to advances in nutrition, medicine and general health awareness. This said, anyone who has crossed sixty knows that life at this age can be a little different as compared to how things were when you were younger.   Living Alone When you’re Over Sixty There may be instances where we, in our later years are put in situations where we must live on our own. This could be because our kids got married, needed more space and moved out. It could be because our long term partner or spouse has passed away. It could be because the old friend we were sharing space with has now moved in with family or to a senior living home . In any case, if you’re a senior who is single or living alone, here are some guidelines that might be helpful! Taking Account If you’re someone over the age of 60 who has recently started living on your own, the first thing you n
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Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly

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According to a research paper  published by the U.S. National Library of Medicine,  anxiety is among the most common mental health problems when it comes to seniors. Even if the anxiety in question cannot be identified as a full on disorder, it can cause significant reduction in the living quality of the senior struggling with it. We’re going to elaborate on anxiety disorders and anxiety in general that may be experienced by the elderly as well as what can be done to mitigate the symptoms. Anxiety and the Elderly: An Overview'     We connected with numerous senior care professionals in order to better understand the kind of anxiety most seniors contend with from day to day. What we understood was that some seniors may suffer from full blown anxiety disorders, but crippling anxiety in general was something quite common.   On the Note of Disorders Just to be clear, some full blown anxiety disorders include: ·   Panic Disorders These involve experiencing frequent a
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