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pending time outdoors during pleasant,sunny weather is a pastime enjoyed bymany. New research finds that it alsomay be vital to senior health. SHealth

Problems?Find the Light The vitamins and health

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mum amount for each indi-vidual. Consult with yourphysician to find out whatwould work best for yourbody.

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Conducted by the NationalCouncil on Aging (NCOA),UnitedHealthcare and USAToday, the survey measuredresponses from 4,000 U.S.adults, including a nationallyrepresentative sample of sen-iors ages 60 and older.It found that four out of 10

seniors rank connectivity tofriends and family as theirtop priority, ahead of finan-cial security (30 percent).Read the survey’s other keyfindings to see what else sen-iors are concerned about asthey age.

Health• 65 percent of seniors

report having at least twochronic health conditions.• 60 percent of seniors

expect their health to staythe same over the next 5-10years.• 84 percent say it is not

very or not at all difficult toperform regular activities.

Community Services• 71 percent of seniors say

their community is respon-sive to the needs of seniors.• 49 percent believe their

community is doing enoughto prepare for the growingsenior population.

Financial Security• 53 percent are very or

somewhat concerned abouttheir savings and income tolast the rest of their life.• 41 percent of working

seniors indicate that socialsecurity will be their primarysource of retirement income.

Technology • 34 percent stated ‘I don’t

understand how to use it’ asa barrier preventing themfrom using more technology.• 47 percent say cost pre-

vents their use of technology.

Outlook • 57 percent of seniors

state that overall, the pastyear of their life has beennormal.• 21 percent of seniors

expect their lives to get muchor somewhat better over thenext 5-10 years.

hat do senior citizens rank as theirhighest priority as they age? FinancialSecurity? Health? Family is actually themost important factor in maintaining

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But for seniors, gardeningcan also have a major impacton other areas of their physi-cal health by keeping themactive and engaged in ahobby.Gardening requires just

enough physical activity tostrengthen muscles andincrease blood flow through-out the body. And the emo-tional payoff of producingand sustaining your ownsource of food is definitelyworth the effort.

NutritionEspecially in urban areas

where fresh, organic producemay be less available, gar-dens provide an inexpensiveway to add healthful fruitsand vegetables to your diet. Fill your table with organic

tomatoes, green beans and

corn – all picked from theconvenient location of yourback yard. And gardenerslike to share, meaning thatfriends and family membersoften reap the benefits oftheir green-thumbedacquaintances.

The Perfect ExerciseMany seniors prefer a walk

around the mall or neighbor-hood as their source of exer-cise. And while that is a greatway of staying active, so toois spending some time in thegarden.Maintaining a great-look-

ing garden requires a lot ofraking, watering, pulling andpicking – all light exercisesthat involve the use of differ-ent parts of the body.These activities also pro-

vide ongoing exercise

because consistent work isrequired to pull off a healthy,thriving garden.

Get InvolvedIn senior centers across the

country, officials are estab-lishing fully funded programsaimed at attracting andretaining senior interest ingardening.Funds have been devoted

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dens, as well as tools, water-ing hoses and irrigationequipment.These community centers

are also providing free nutri-tion education and cookingclasses to help seniors findout not only how to growtheir own produce, but howto use it, too. Contact yourlocal senior center to find outif it is offering any gardeningservices.

utrition and gardening go hand in hand.More fruits and vegetables in your diet isa good thing, plain and simple.

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Yes, taking a trip may berequire more work as youage, but that doesn’t meanyou can’t have a great time

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ple know you’re heading out of town.

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may have about being away from home. Your physicianmay need to update your shots or explain any potentialhealth risks ahead of your trip.The sooner you can schedule a sit-down with your doctor,

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A recent large-scale studyconducted by researchers inFinland says that being mar-ried and cohabiting – espe-cially among middle-agedcouples – is associated withconsiderable better progno-sis of acute cardiac events.

In short, marriage is goodfor your heart.The study was published in

the European Journal ofPreventive Cardiology andbased on nearly 10 years ofregister data. The informa-tion driving the study includ-ed more than 15,000 acutecardiac syndrome events,

with more than half resultingin death within 28 days. Among this group, mortali-

ty rates were found to be 60to 168 percent higher inunmarried men, and 71 to175 percent higher in unmar-ried women.So what exactly is the con-

nection between marriageand the heart’s ability torecover from a major event?Study researchers offered thefollowing explanations.

Overall HealthMarried couples may have

a heart advantage becauseof their health habits andsocial connectivity to othermarried couples like them.Seniors are urged to find

and acquaint themselveswith other seniors. Thissocial interaction can paylarge dividends in all types of

health, including mental,emotional and physical.

Early InterventionResearchers hypothesized

that married couples may bemore likely than unmarriedpeople to seek medical assis-tance in the case of a healthissue.A recent study agrees. It

was conducted by theUniversity of MissouriDepartment of HumanDevelopment and FamilyStudies and found that ifspouses understand theirpartners’ disease and treat-ment requirements, bothpeople’s health couldimprove.

Better Care Married people may seek

better treatment once in thehospital and after discharge.

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Write It DownEspecially if you take various forms of medication

requiring different dosages, make a physical list of all pre-scription and over-the-counter medications you take.Also write down the dosage and what time you should

take these medications. Being on vacation can throw offyour daily schedule, so it is crucial that you keep this listwith you to remind you of medicinal requirements.You can also set alarms on your phone to alert you

when it is time to take your medication.

Other SafeguardsAny kind of travel – especially international – can open

you up to the risk of infection or dehydration.The air inside planes is dry, so health experts urge you

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body a boost by eatingVitamin-D rich foods, likefatty fish, beef liver, eggyolks and fortified cereals.The council, however, urgespeople not to depend onfood alone for their vitaminD intake.

Eye HealthThe British Journal of

Ophthalmology recentlyfound that elders may haveboth a higher need for natu-ral light and a harder timegetting it compared toyounger people. This can lead to the lack of

blue light from the sun,which usually helps the brainproduce melatonin to regu-late the body’s sleep-wakecycles.This eye issue can lead to

insomnia and other medical

problems that can be majorfactors in conditions likedepression and heart dis-ease.

Don’t Overdo It Spending too much time

outdoors without protectionfrom the sun’s ultraviolet(UV) light can be damagingto the eyes and skin.Seniors are also susceptible

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Are reverse mortgages asmart way to enjoy yourgolden years or a scheme toline the pockets of unscrupu-lous companies?

Some senior citizens havefound the latter to be true,which is reason enough toarm yourself with more infor-mation on the topic. Reverse mortgages allow

homeowners 62 and older toborrow money against thevalue of their homes and notpay it back until they moveout or pass away.The number of these loans

continue to decline, but therate of default is at a recordhigh 9.4 percent, accordingto the Consumer FinancialProtection Bureau. And thedefault is attributed, in somecases, to dishonest lendingpractices.Know the ins and outs of

reverse mortgages and theirpotential impact on yourfinances before decidingwhether or not to pursueone.

The FactsReverse mortgages are

low-interest, federally regulat-ed loans that allow seniorhomeowners to convert aportion of the value of theirhome into tax-free cash.Seniors can opt for a lump

sum payment, monthly pay-ments, a line of credit or acustomized plan to fit theirneeds.Although reverse mort-

gages require no monthlypayments, they still leave thehomeowner responsible tomaintain the home, pay realestate property taxes andcarry homeowners insurancefor the life of the loan.

The ScamSome lenders who offer

reverse-mortgages attachfees to them that many sen-iors find difficult to take on.Some offer false hope offinancial freedom withoutexplaining the risks. Others leave widows with-

out a home after pressuringthem to leave their name offthe deed – only to face fore-closure after their spousepasses away.

Don’t Be WooedSome unscrupulous lenders

are swaying seniors into riskymortgage deals through per-suasion. Be on the lookoutfor deceptive sales pitchesand high-pressure tactics.If you are considering a

reverse mortgage and feelpressured by your lender totake prompt action, step backand consult with a housingspecialist. These profession-als, as well as regulators andelder-care advocates, canhelp walk you through youroptions. It's always best to make

major financial decisions at aslow, thoughtful pace. If youfeel pressured to make aquick decision, that's a badsign.

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