JEFF GOLL, SENIOR ADVISOR

Support Services for Seniors and Their Families
November, 2010                                                                                                  Issue 3


 
   Aging Well Digest
          
    Useful, interesting, and informative news for seniors and their families

  from Jeff Goll: Senior Advisor
 Dear Friends:


Each month I will share with you some of the best, most useful, and informative news for seniors that I
encounter. I hope you will find something useful in each edition.

In this issue, you will find links to articles that address
casual sex amongst older Americans, a consumer website with reviews that focus on senior friendly products, common diagnostic tests and what to expect if you need one, and finally, a global study on the expected growth of Alzheimer's and other dementias.

Of course I am here to work with you if you need more personalized help with any of these issues or other aging related concerns. Your first consultation is free in order for us to determine if and how I can help you.

Thanks,  Jeff                                  

Aging Well Digest Archives
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In This Issue
- SEX, CONDOMS, AND SENIORS
- SENIOR FRIENDLY PRODUCTS
- COMMON DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
- GLOBAL DEMENTIA PROJECTIONS



Jeff Goll: Senior Advisor

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Casual Sex, Condoms, and Seniors


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Casual sex among older Americans is not uncommon according to a large national survey commissioned by the condom maker Church and White and conducted by the Center for Sexual Health Promotion at Indiana University . In addition, only 40% have ever had an HIV test and only 25% use condoms.


Read the article:
Senior Friendly Products

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Eldergadget is a website devoted to reviewing products with a focus on senior friendly features. It evaluates everything from cell phones to cars with an eye toward elder needs.

 Go to Eldergadget

One Hundred Common Diagnostic Tests Explained

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Diagnostic tests are some of the most powerful tools physicians have for pinpointing an illness. For detailed descriptions of over one hundred common diagnostic tests which include procedure details, preparation, risks, and understanding results, go to this site maintained by the Harvard Medical School Family Health Guide.

 

Go to the diagnostic test health guide


Alzheimer's Costs and Projections


red pearsAlzheimer's Disease International has just published a study entitled, The Global Economic Impact of Dementia. It estimates that in 2010 the worldwide costs of dementia were $604 billion with an exponential rise expected in the next forty years. Skip to the Executive Summary for a succinct report.


Global Dementia Study
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      I intend to provide coverage on a wide range of senior issues so that even if you are a professional in the field of aging, I hope you can learn something in every issue.
            "It takes a long time to become young."
                                               Pablo Picasso

         "With mirth and laughter let old wrinkles come."
                                  Merchant of Venice   1.1.80
artwork by Jeff Goll