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Financial security is, without a doubt, one of the most important keys to living well after retirement. Despite this simple fact, it is a pressing concern for millions of people over the age of 65 all over the United States. According to a study that was conducted by AARP in 2006, over 30% of retired people in this country see their current debt levels as one of the biggest problems that they face on a daily basis. To make matters worse, trends indicate that number has only increased with time.

As a result, its become more important than ever to make sure that senior citizens have the financial education they need to insure that they're living well at all times. When it comes to making sure that you or a loved one has a retirement free of credit card debt, there are a few key things to keep in mind.

Heart health is essential for living well. This is true for people of all ages, but especially for seniors. The umbrella term “heart disease” covers many conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels, including heart failure, an irregular heartbeat, valve problems and plaque buildup in the arteries.

There is a mountain of highly scientific information about senior heart health. In fact, there is so much information that it would take you a lifetime to read it all. To save you time, here are ten fast facts about senior heart health that you can use to move closer to your goal of living well in your senior years.

In this world of escalating expense, can seniors afford to live comfortably? Senior life frees a person from the hustle that comes with maintaining a job, but it can also create financial chaos.

American healthcare is moving towards a “help yourself” mentality that encourages everyone– even seniors– to become proactive about their own health.

The new age of healthcare that has followed the Affordable Care Act has placed much of the responsibility on the individual to keep his body in the best physical shape possible so that he may avoid chronic or fatal illnesses during his senior life.  In response to this, many hospitals and other care providers have initiated prevention and wellness programs to help patients become proactive about their health.

Does your summer fun melt away in the heat of the day? Do you toss and turn all night on sweat-soaked sheets for three months out of every year? If you are an older person and find it increasingly difficult to deal with heat, you are not alone– individuals over the age of 65 are more prone to heat stress than are younger people.