Winter Safety Tips That Won’t Cost You A Pretty Penny

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This is a guest post by Karen Ho Fatt.

Winter is the season of treachery – dark nights, cold temperatures and slick surfaces increase the risk of injuries from falls and accidents. Indoors, the risk of fire goes up from heating sources, and seniors are three times more likely to die or be injured in a house fire than younger populations, according to MSN News.

This winter, make a plan for staying safe, warm and dry. You’ll enjoy winter more and reduce the risk of injury. Continue reading

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Avoid Fraud In Your Power Mobility Purchase

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This is a guest post by Sam Peters

If you have been watching any daytime television over the past fifteen years, you know there is strong competition for your mobility dollar. Your government sponsored healthcare is willing to spend big money on your increased mobility and companies are in a marketing war to receive those benefits. Gone are the days of walkers and manual wheelchairs and in are the days of power scooters and wheelchairs. It is easier than ever to keep an active lifestyle.

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30 Money Saving Tips for Senior Citizens

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This is a guest post by Teena Celis.  Although it applies to US citizens, citizens in most other countries will find the ideas useful.

The rising costs of everyday commodities are causing people all over the world to cut back on their expenses. Disposable incomes are getting limited; it’s getting tougher for people to make ends meet. 59% of available senior income is going towards housing and health care. This means there’s not much left over for food, transportation and other needs. How does a senior person save money in this kind of scenario?

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Ways to Save Money This Holiday Season

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This is a guest post by Kimberly Wilson.

Let’s face it. As we continue the holiday season, more consumers are piling on more debt that they are already having trouble paying. It can be a tough situation because you want to make your loved ones feel special, but sometimes the seemingly best gifts can come at a high cost. Fortunately, it is more than possible to save money over the holidays and make your loved ones feel appreciated; it won’t even have to take a Christmas miracle.

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Stay Free in Assisted Living Facilities

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This is a guest post by Tess Mathews

They say that the only thing constant in life is change and if you feel young and fit now, then it is likely to change as you age. It is one of the reasons why people are afraid of growing old. They are afraid of being cast out, of being sick and tired and lonely. You cannot do anything but accept the change, but there is one sure thing you can do – being brave and facing the life ahead.

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5 Money Saving Tips for Seniors who Travel

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This is a guest post by Patty Kleen.

One of the greatest benefits of being a ‘senior’ is the freedom to do more traveling, but whether you want to explore the United States or the world travel is not cheap. There are some ways you can cut expenses, though, and still thoroughly enjoy your journeys. Here are five steps to take that will let you stretch your travel dollar.
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Does A Senior Need A Home Office

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This is a guest post by Lloyd Burrell.

Even if you have just a lot of house bills and other things accumulated, wouldn’t you be better off with something that resembles a home office? But if you have a hobby that generates a lot of paperwork or maybe a part-time work at home job that tops up your pension, there comes a point when a few shoe boxes and an old fax machine won’t last any longer.
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