Keep your Senior Independence by Staying Mobile
For the most part, it's not the brain that is dysfunctional but rather some body part, chronic illness or chronic pain. A number of products and services exist to keep retirees and other seniors as independent as possible.
The best way for seniors to maintain their independence past retirement is to keep moving, go places and see people. However, some retirees have trouble getting around and when someone is not mobile; sometimes they need a little boost to get their independence back. If you are a senior who loves their independence but has mobility issues, there are plenty of options to keep you integrated with people, activities and life itself.
For the most part, it's not the brain that is dysfunctional but rather some body part, chronic illness or chronic pain. A number of products and services exist to keep retirees and other seniors as independent as possible. Keeping your options open means that you are also keeping your mind open to mobile possibilities.
1. Lift Chairs - Some older people tend to slow down a bit due to arthritis, injury or just general malaise. This can hinder their ability to get in and out of chairs. Therefore, the recliner lift chair is an exceptional piece of furniture which uses a lift mechanism to raise the seat until you are practically standing. You use the same mechanism to lower yourself into the chair as well.
 2. Rolling Walker with Chair - Those days of bulky, clunky walkers that go clackety-clack is gone. In their place is a rolling walker phenomenon with its own set of brakes. This rolling walker offers superior stability as well as a safe place to sit and rest. Locking brakes make for a safer walking experience. The great thing about the latest rolling walker with chairs is that is it collapsible and suitable for traveling. Plus, it weighs less than 20 pounds.
Individual Retirement AccountsThe bottom line is to avoid staying in denial. Get checked out by a doctor and engage your brain. If you have a problem, face it head on and find a solution. Staying proactive is a large part in maintaining your brain through retirement.
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3. Pick-up Reacher - This handy device was originally created for senior gardening enthusiasts who could not reach for items out of reach on shelves nor stoop low enough to bend over and reach for something. The reacher product helps seniors to keep their independence by allowing them to fend for themselves. If you have a balance problem and you should not be using a chair or ladder to reach something, then the reacher is for you.
4. Adjustable or folding cane - What is so great about an adjustable walking cane is that you can adjust the height. Typically the shoes you wear or lack thereof could make your support requirements differ when it comes to canes. With an adjustable cane you do not have to continually purchase new ones. With the folding cane, you can take it with you traveling for easy portability.
5. Personal Motorized Scooter - For those of you who might have an illness which causes chronic pain, especially when walking, a motorized scooter is just the ticket to get around the house, neighborhood or even the grocery store and mall. Some versions of the scooter are small enough to maneuver around your home while others are strictly for the outdoors.
The five aids listed above have opened up new worlds for those retirees who wish to remain moving and independent. There are countless other products which keep seniors on their toes and allow them to enjoy their independence.
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11/20/2008
'Mind spa' comes to retirement hotspots; This is your brain on exercise (C-Health)
SARASOTA, Fla. - Seniors in this retirement hotspot diligently packed the local Y, sweating to keep their bodies in shape. But after their workout, several couldn't remember where they put their car keys.
'Mind spa' comes to retirement hotspots; This is your brain on exercise (C-Health)
11/20/2008
What Happens if Your Employer Goes Broke (Washington Post)
What will happen to my health insurance and retirement plans if my employer files for bankruptcy?
What Happens if Your Employer Goes Broke (Washington Post)
11/20/2008
Mussina announces his retirement (Major League Baseball)
Mussina announces his retirement
Mussina announces his retirement (Major League Baseball)
11/20/2008
Retirement dreams yield to despair (MSNBC)
A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and anger.
Retirement dreams yield to despair (MSNBC)
11/20/2008
What Happens if Your Employer Goes Broke (Washington Post)
What will happen to my health insurance and retirement plans if my employer files for bankruptcy?
What Happens if Your Employer Goes Broke (Washington Post)
11/19/2008
Dedham has plan to fund retirement benefits (The Daily News Transcript)
Special Town Meeting began to address Dedham's huge retirement liability Monday night, approving the creation of a group insurance liability fund. Through the special investment fund, the town could eventually pay for what it will owe to retired employees for benefits, mainly health care.
Dedham has plan to fund retirement benefits (The Daily News Transcript)
11/20/2008
Mussina announces his retirement (Major League Baseball)
Mussina announces his retirement
Mussina announces his retirement (Major League Baseball)
11/20/2008
Retirement dreams yield to despair (MSNBC)
A rising number of people have seen their retirement plans evaporate. As 401(k)s dwindle, their dreams of golden years are being replaced by feelings of hopelessness and anger.
Retirement dreams yield to despair (MSNBC)
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