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		<title>Are Dietary Nutritional Supplements a Healthy Choice for Seniors?</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:51:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[My mother fought the battle of the bulge for many years, usually counting calories as a way to keep herself from gaining too much weight. However, as her dementia worsened over time she began gaining more weight than she needed because she no longer had the control to stop. By the time she entered the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Sense of Smell Changes Affect Aging Seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:07:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[sense of smell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sense of taste]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As most of us are aware, as we age we experience numerous changes in our body. Quite often one of those changes is our sense of smell. Unfortunately, any change in our sense of smell can also affect our enjoyment of what we eat and drink, as well as how we eat and what nutrients [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Importance of Stress Management for Seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stress management]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=4132</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Years ago we envisioned our golden years to be full of relaxation and stress free living; at least most of us did. Who in the world would want financial woes, family problems, or emotional upheavals to plague them as they entered their senior years? Most seniors look forward to living a life that allows them [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seniors Can Stay Fit by Eating Right – Here’s how</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eat right]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[eating right]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[stay fit]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=4129</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we all know aging is a process that occurs over time. We are young, active, and enjoying life. Then one day the realization sets in that we are feeling and looking older; we either do not or cannot exercise or participate in sports the way we used to; and we are beginning to tire [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Skin Tips for Aging Seniors</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/skin-tips-for-aging-seniors/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:42:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Humidifier]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Moisturizer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Skin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vaseline]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winter]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=4113</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Recently I noticed how thin my father’s skin has become. In fact, it is so thin that just touching it can cause it to tear apart. As careful as we are when we apply the lotion the doctor gave him, we still have a problems. That got me thinking about finding skin tips that tell [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Diabetes Foot Care a Must for all Diabetics</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diabetes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Callus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Foot]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[podiatry]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wound]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wound Care]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that affects the lives of about 16 million people in the United States. Many of those afflicted with the disease are not aware that they have it. Further statistics are just as alarming &#8211; 2,200 new cases of diabetes are diagnosed every day and 780,00 new cases every year.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Exercise Safety Tips for Seniors</title>
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		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/exercise-safety-tips-for-seniors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:48:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities for Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Drinking water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Water]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weight loss]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=4074</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This article covers a range of issues relating to the health and safety of seniors. Some of these factors are extremely basic but seldom considered whenever senior health is in the spotlight. While you have probably heard all of this before, we hope that by bringing these issues to the forefront once again we will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Seniors: How Obesity Affects Your Longevity</title>
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		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/seniors-how-obesity-affects-your-longevity/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:36:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life expectancy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Longevity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obesity]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Overweight]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=4069</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As most of us know, carrying around excess weight as we grow older has a negative impact on our health and the number of years we will likely live. Some people think that once we retire, that gives us a license to sit around and eat all day! That is not the case. In fact, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Assistive Devices: Help Your Senior Stay Safe</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/assistive-devices-help-your-senior-stay-safe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/assistive-devices-help-your-senior-stay-safe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:59:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Aging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Health Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Assistive technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disabilities]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=4015</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[What are assistive devices and how important are they for seniors? Assistive devices help the elderly to remain active yet safe. They include but are not limited to canes, bath safety devices like grab bars and even hip protectors. You would be amazed at the number of assistive devices available on the market that can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How Seniors Can Keep Their Brain Alive</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/how-seniors-can-keep-their-brain-alive/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/how-seniors-can-keep-their-brain-alive/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities for Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Board game]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lawrence Katz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Puzzle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sudoku]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=4011</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Have you ever experienced the name of a long-time friend or relative on the tip of your tongue, but you couldn’t remember it for the life of you? Have you struggled with remembering the simplest things such as your phone number or address – the one you have had for the past twenty years? If [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Keeping Fit for the Elderly</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/keeping-fit-for-the-elderly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/keeping-fit-for-the-elderly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 09:42:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Heart rate]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Muscle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old age]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Physical exercise]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3941</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Ginger curry, cigarettes and a happy marriage, are just some of the things people say have helped them live longer than others. However, incorporating exercise into your lifestyle is very beneficial and you are never too old to exercise.  Some say it is the key to staying vibrant, healthy and fit, which could help longevity. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Senior Safety &#8211; Crime Prevention Tips for Seniors</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/senior-safety-crime-prevention-tips-for-seniors/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/senior-safety-crime-prevention-tips-for-seniors/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 09:55:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crime prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[crime prevention tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Police]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Prevention]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Robbery]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[senior safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3927</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Anyone who reads the newspaper or listens to news broadcasts understands the sometimes rampant crime that can occur in our neighborhoods. Senior safety is of the utmost importance to our aging Americans so that we can help keep them out of harm’s way, especially those who live alone. There is always a nagging thought in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nutritional Needs for Adults May Change as We Age</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/nutritional-needs-for-adults-may-change-as-we-age/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/nutritional-needs-for-adults-may-change-as-we-age/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 09:22:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fruit and vegetables]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[good health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy eating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nutrition]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[nutritional needs for adults]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3924</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we age we may need to make changes to our diet. Because nutritional needs change as we grow older, we must also factor in our slower metabolism and the impact calories consumed will have on our body. Medical conditions may require certain changes to diet as well; for example, controlling salt or sugar in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Senior May be at Risk of a Home Accident</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/your-senior-may-be-at-risk-of-a-home-accident/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/your-senior-may-be-at-risk-of-a-home-accident/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2011 13:44:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[home safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Health]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3915</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[According to statistics, accidents are the major cause of most health problems and can even cause the death of our aging seniors. As we age our bodies begin to fail us and our limbs are no longer strong and supple.  The simple act of tripping over some object that has been carelessly left on the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Ways You Can Naturally Improve Your Memory</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/5-ways-you-can-naturally-improve-your-memory/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/5-ways-you-can-naturally-improve-your-memory/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 23:24:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Alzheimer's disease]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brain]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[conditions and diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Memory loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mind]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Neurological disorder]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Omega-3 fatty acid]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3913</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most of us are well aware that as we grow older our brain slows down, our memory gets spotty, and our ability to make decisions begins to crumble. As much as we have read and heard about the changes in our thought process as we age, when it happens to us or one of our [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Healthy Eating Plan Can Prolong Your Life</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/a-healthy-eating-plan-can-prolong-your-life/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/a-healthy-eating-plan-can-prolong-your-life/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:23:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Diet (nutrition)]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Food]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fruit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[healthy eating plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Human nutrition]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3906</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Just because we are growing older does not mean we have to live as if we were on death’s door. If we want to live a long, vibrant life well into our senior years, we need to follow a healthy eating plan, get plenty of exercise, and generally take care of ourselves. The kind of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Protect Yourself from Home Invasions</title>
		<link>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/how-to-protect-yourself-from-home-invasions/</link>
		<comments>http://www.eldercarecafe.net/how-to-protect-yourself-from-home-invasions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:53:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dead bolt]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home invasion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Invasion]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Locks]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3889</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although the knowledge that we live in a crime ridden and unsafe world is not too difficult to understand, few of us heed warnings about keeping our homes safe. This stems from a common belief it will not happen to us! Seniors are at a higher risk because quite a few of them live alone [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Safely Control Weight Loss in the Elderly</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 14:18:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[control weight loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[losing weight]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weight loss]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3848</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Dieting is seldom recommended for elderly people unless they are obese or have a compulsive eating disorder. The need for the elderly to lose weight could stem from problems such as stress, which is known to cause people to overeat. It is therefore important that before putting your loved one on a diet you first [...]]]></description>
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		<title>5 Causes of Insomnia That May Affect Seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:31:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Conditions and Diseases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[causes of insomnia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Insomnia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[reasons for insomnia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sleep Disorders]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3844</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Although we all have trouble drifting off to sleep from time to time, it can cause more stress for some than others. You may realize you have insomnia when you regularly have a problem either getting to sleep, or staying asleep long enough to feel refreshed when you wake up in the morning. Although you [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Yoga in Your 50’s</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Sep 2011 13:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities for Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Body]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Healthy Lifestyle]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The power of exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yoga]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yoga for seniors]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3821</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[We have been very blessed lately with a series of guest posts related to elder care and aging seniors. This is another great post that should be of interest to any senior who has the desire to stay limber and active as long as possible. Feel free to click on the links in the article [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Home Safety Tips for Frail Seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bathroom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bathtub]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[frail seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grab bar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Home improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old age]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[safety tips]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3723</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Growing frail and old does not necessarily mean the loss of your independence. In this post we cover some of the simple modifications that can be done to keep the elderly safe in their own homes. Most of us have grandparents or parents who are seniors and we should take responsibility for their safety and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>30 Things You Should Take Care Of While Traveling With Seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 19:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities for Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elder Care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elderly care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[senior travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tourism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel for seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel seniors]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We are offering a guest post today that I think is timely, especially after our recent successful move from Texas to Michigan. The attention to detail especially makes this a great article for anyone who plans on traveling with a senior citizen anytime soon. Written by Teena Celis - read more about who she is at [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Financial Problems and Stress</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 12:01:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Anxiety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Finance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mental health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[support groups]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[In today’s economic times, many seniors are finding it more difficult to pay their bills than ever before. Those who have been able to continue working until retirement age have hopefully saved enough to help sustain them through their later years, but those who have lost their jobs in their forties and fifties, and have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of Walking Daily for Seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 11:05:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Activities for Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[benefits of walking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Walking]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eldercarecafe.net/?p=3627</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When you were thinking about the life you would live as a senior citizen, you may have held that old idea of sitting on a rocking chair and watching the world go by.  That long-standing idea for some reason seemed like an ideal situation for people in their golden years. But what is ideal for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Red Wine and Senior Health</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 13:54:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Edie</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Seniors]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[alcoholism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[drinking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[red wine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Health]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Whether aging seniors should drink alcohol has been a source of controversy over the last few years. Statistics show that a growing number of seniors are abusing alcohol for various reasons, while others insist that a glass of red wine in the evening can be the best medicine there is. We want to take a [...]]]></description>
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