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		<title><![CDATA[ Tips to Protect Seniors from Scam Artists ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.sittersetc.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/41271</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ In today&amp;#39;s society, Seniors are unfortunately at the mercy of scams artists in a way worse than ever. Many times, the scam artist criminals take advantage of Seniors because most Seniors are unwilling or hesitant to report to police or family members that they made a bad investment as they feel it will be taken as a loss of their ability to independently handle their personal and/or financial affairs. Other times, Seniors may not even realize they have been scammed. 
To help protect yourself and your loved one, get familiar with these typical scams: 

1. Guarantee of Miracle Cures Scams
Seniors experience more medical problems/conditions as they age. Many scams involve quick cures, or complete relief products that truly have no positive effects. Don&amp;#39;t believe the &amp;quot;MIRACULOUS, FEEL BETTER&amp;quot; products will benefit you.
2. Investment Scams
Some seniors desire to add more to their financial legacy for their children or grandchildren as they age. This is certainly thei... ]]></description>
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		<author>bbrothers@sittersetc.com (Kimberly)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Mar 2012 07:56:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Medicine Safety ]]></title> 
		<link>http://www.sittersetc.com/blog_direct_link.cfm/blog_id/40662</link>
		<description><![CDATA[ Today&apos;s sciences have gifted us with new medications by utilizing the newest technologies.  Many of those medicines have brought somewhat &apos;miraculous&apos; easement of pains and aches that illnesses have caused individuals throughout the past generations. We are thankful for all the relief new medications have brought us.  However, there can be a danger associated with the influx of those medications, especially those suffering from multiple illnesses or those whom have difficulty maintaining their medicine regimine.

When a person has one or more illnesses, they will usually be prescribed multiple medications. Even the most clear-minded people stand the chance of mixing the medications themselves or incorrectly setting the the medication dispensing times.  This could in turn cause medications to work against the others, while deleting the health benefits originally intended. At the worst, the medication usage could result in more illnesses or death. 

Some seniors are at a higher risk ... ]]></description>
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		<author>Bbrothers@sittersetc.com (Kim Brothers)</author>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Study Centers around Job and Medical Sacrifices of Caregivers ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ &amp;nbsp;

	More and more caregivers are finding they make huge sacrifices both emotionally and professionally when tending their aging or sickly family. 

	*An astounding 86 % of those tending their sick or aging relatives report they have been forced to take leave, reduce the needed hours in their work week, or resign from their jobs according to the survey by Caring.com. 

	*Close to one-third of those surveyed spend over 30 hours per week attending the needs of their loved ones.

	*Over three-quarters recognized their worries regarding their financial stability due to a loss of personal savings. 

	*One in four caregivers say they are depressed. 

	*Of those surveyed, more than half were caring for a parent and 36 % were caring for a spouse. 

	*High blood pressure, insomnia and/or stress are affecting more than one-third of the caregivers surveyed. 

	Sitters Etc. recognizes the stress that families experience in caring for their sick or aging loved ones. The Tennesse... ]]></description>
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		<author>bbrothers@sittersetc.com (Kimberly)</author>
		<pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2011 09:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[ Exercising the Brain ]]></title> 
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		<description><![CDATA[ Exercising the Brain

	Maintaining healthy brain function is a goal everyone should establish.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp; The brain is an extraordinary work of art and houses over a hundred billion nerve cells which all communicate with one another.&amp;nbsp; These billions of cells need to stay active as we age, or else they will retire right along with us when we hit 65!

	Form these mental pictures in your mind to help understand this concept.

	A)&amp;nbsp; A Fortune 500 CEO retires early in life only to find himself bored each day.&amp;nbsp; While he once spent endless hours brainstorming new ideas to expand his business, he now sits by the pool soaking up the sun and RELAXING.&amp;nbsp; Mr. CEO&amp;#39;s once ACTIVE BRAIN is now set on cruise control to destination NO THOUGHTS.&amp;nbsp; Inactivity has slowed his brain cell functions because there is no focus anymore.

	B) Miss Eileen has retired from teaching High School English/Literature for 35 years.&amp;nbsp; She was dubbed The Terminator because she demanded... ]]></description>
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		<author>kbrothers74@gmail.com (Kimberly Brothers)</author>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:12:00 EST</pubDate>
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