Risk Factors for Congestive Heart Disease
Posted on August 12, 2008 - Filed Under Health | Leave a Comment
A previous heart attack, advanced age, and diabetes are all factors in developing congestive heart disease. While all of these medical conditions are treatable the damage done to the heart muscle cannot be reversed.
Congestive heart disease is the hearts inability to supply enough oxygen and nutrients to meet the needs of the human body. It is commonly caused by a weaken heart muscle, hardening of the arteries, some lung diseases such as cancer and emphysema. Over five million Americans suffer from this disease and it is believed that over half of them will die from their condition within the next 5 years. Congestive heart disease is the leading cause of hospitalization among senior citizens.
California Reverse Mortgages Helping Seniors Stay at Home
Posted on July 19, 2008 - Filed Under Finance | Leave a Comment
One of the most important issues facing seniors today is their ability to remain independent in their homes. Reverse mortgages are one of the keys to this goal.
When asked about the most important issue facing them during retirement, the overwhelming response of many senior citizens is: “I want to remain independent in my home.? A National Council on Aging study confirms that 95% of the population aged 65 and above share this sentiment.
