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    The Powerhouse Patient’s Homework: Research The Information You Need To Make The Right Medical Decisions For You By Julie Buyon

    By agebuzz Contributing Editor Julie Buyon   Nearly everyone asks Dr. Google for information about their health concerns, but Powerhouse Patients know how to dig deeper to get information that can help make the medical decisions right for them.   Use these three questions as a guide for any health…

    Not Making It Easy: Finding Out Details About Assisted Living Facilities

    Coming to the conclusion that a loved one (or even yourself) can no longer live independently is tough. But it seems that finding out about safe and affordable assisted living options is even tougher. Nursing homes receive federal dollars and therefore there are federal databases that can give you at…

    Push Back: Antibiotic Use In Older Adults

    Maybe you were feeling poorly and finally dragged yourself to the doctor. And while she said you were probably suffering from a viral infection, just to be safe you were prescribed an antibiotic. And maybe within a few days, you began to feel better and decided to stop taking the…

    More Than Money: Retirement Planning Is More Than Financial Planning

    So, you’ve done your retirement financial planning and you’ve even figured out where it makes the most sense to live during those “golden years.” As you contemplate getting the gold watch and walking out of the workplace, have you also given thought as to what you’re actually going to do,…

    Face It: Are You Considering Cosmetic Surgery?

    While you may have developed expert skills for applying makeup to your aging face, there may still be aspects of your appearance that seem to defy coverup. And for some of us, that’s just fine. But for others, there’s no getting around the curiosity that, with a few nips and…

    Been There, Done That: Eight Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Taking Care Of Myself

    Taking Care Of Myself   As my recent annual medical check-up was ending, my longtime personal physician stood up to shake my hand. I panicked. “You’re not thinking of retirement?” I asked. “No, I just want to congratulate you for the excellent care you take of yourself.” Startled, I asked…