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What Is A Blepharoplasty? A blepharoplasty is a procedure that can remove skin, muscle or fat from the upper or lower eyelids. It can also improve vision by correcting droopy eyelids. Some patients get the upper and lower eyelid done at the same. Others only get the upper or lower eyelid done. What Is A Cosmetic Blepharoplasty? A cosmetic blepharoplasty is performed for cosmetic purposes only. The lower or upper eyelids may become baggy or droopy as the result of the natural aging process.…

Are you rapidly approaching retirement age? Are you wondering when the best time to start collecting Social Security is for you? Well, you’re not alone. With the rules concerning Social Security changing yearly, it’s easy to get confused as to when you’re even allowed to retire and start collecting your money. Yes, I said your money because you worked hard all your life to be able to collect it. So when is the best time to start collecting Social Security? It depends upon your situation.…

Aging at home has multiple advantages for seniors. There is an old proverb that says: “Travel East, Travel West, After all HOME is best.” Home is not merely a geographic location, nor is it just a sweet spot in our memory. Home is where you feel at peace with yourself and most comfortable and secure. Many health care treatments that were once offered only in the hospital, doctor’s office or nursing facility can now be done at home and are every bit as effective . Some of the benefits of aging…

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), most developed countries generally consider ‘older adults’ as individuals who are 65-years-old and older (2009). Additionally, beyond chronological age, an individual’s age can also be outlined by encompassing biological, psychological, and socio-cultural processes (Cohen, 2002). Although there are other ways to define one’s age, such as an individual’s social roles, their physical ability level, their physical appearance, and an individual’s…

Amenities to Look for in 55+ Communities With the average life expectancy being nearly 80 years of age, baby boomers have a lot of living to do. More often than not, baby boomers want to remain active until they can’t any longer. As a result of this, many baby boomers are interested in purchasing homes in 55 communities in Bryn Mawr. For people interested in living in a vibrant community, there are a few things they should make a priority. Seniors Should Look for Communities that Promote Active…

my life expectancy is about 81 years. I would like to retire at age 64. My expected Social Security benefit will be $2,895.00 per month and I have to save $3,926.00 per year. 2. How do you feel about how long you will live during retirement given your preferred retirement age and your anticipated life expectancy? When I get to know about my life expectancy is 81 years, I feel surprised. I hope I could have longer life expectancy because I think 81 years cannot be considered as long life…

created to provide senior citizens with a minimal income after retirement ("Social Security."). The money provided from Social Security was meant to be an additional resource to assist retired citizens and as President Roosevelt stated “this plan for economic security is at once a measure of prevention and a method of alleviation” (Roosevelt). In 2007, about 33% of seniors relied on Social Security for 90%, or more of their retirement income, and 67% of seniors relied on it for the majority of…

Families that are financially strained, often times do not include disability insurance in their monthly budgets. The decision to allocate this insurance into their budget is pertinent, not only important to their future, but their families as well. It is highly recommend that individuals who are self-employed or have a hazardous occupation purchase disability insurance. Disability insurance policies provide an alternate income should you find yourself unable to work due to illness or injury.…

Abstract The purpose of this study is to identify whether there is a need to integrate aging focused curriculum in graduate social work programs. Research questions whether graduate social work students gain competency in aging through the social work required curriculum. The projected rise in population of people aged 65 and older raises questions about social and economic disparities faced by the older population. The participants of this study are graduate social work students from four…

Nowadays, the world's population has increased. therefore the proportion of age that the young age, the working age, and the old age are differed by countries. It is probably true to say that the mean government or office employee who are age 55 must are retired from work in some nation, nevertheless in other countries there are people to work until they are 60 or over. However, the persons' age who should allowed to do work and give salaries are differed in each countries. according to the…