Many people think that when they get to the age of retirement that their opportunity for adventure is over. But the baby boomer generation is an entirely different breed of retiree. They are one of the groups that has made senior citizen travel such a huge and growing ever bigger segment of the travel industry….
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Deserving Senior Caregivers to be Rewarded through “Caring for the Caregiver” Program Sponsored by Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving
Deserving Senior Caregivers to be Rewarded through “Caring for the Caregiver” Program Sponsored by Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving Caregiver nominations taken online at www.twilightwish.org until October 15 The national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation and Parentgiving are pleased to announce the “Caring for the Caregiver” award. According to a recently released Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Debt and Senior Citizens by David Cunningham
We are in a consumer driven world. There are so many things all around us that make our lives easier and, in a way, influence us to think that we must have them. There are always things that we want which we simply cannot afford. As banks and credit card companies mushroom out of control,…
A Comprehensive Look At Senior Citizens Travel by Bruce A. Hoover
Travel is becoming popular among many groups of people. Children are traveling more with their parents, teens are traveling more in groups and people who thought they could not afford to travel are traveling more now because of the availability of so many deals! Senior citizens travel too and today, they are traveling more than…
Convenience and Product Selection Encourage More People to Manage Incontinence Online, Parentgiving.com Survey Reveals
Convenience and Product Selection Encourage More People to Manage Incontinence Online, Parentgiving.com Survey Reveals For the first time in its five-year history, the senior wellness site Parentgiving.com conducted an opinion survey on incontinence, reaching out to nearly 5,000 of its customers who shop for self-care products in this category. The focus was to learn how…
Ophthalmologists Warn that Fireworks-Related Injuries Can Cause Permanent Vision Loss
Ophthalmologists Warn that Fireworks-Related Injuries Can Cause Permanent Vision Loss American Academy of Ophthalmology and Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology urge parents to closely supervise children when around fireworks LAS VEGAS – June 26, 2013 – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and Americans make plans to celebrate the stars and stripes with a…
Top 100 Blogs On Senior Rights, Elder Law, And Anti-Ageism
Top 100 Blogs On Senior Rights, Elder Law, And Anti-Ageism At a time when thousands of Baby Boomers are reaching the age of 65 every day, the issues of senior rights, elder laws, and anti-ageism have never been more important, more volatile, or more questioned. After all, this is the generation that was ready to…
What You Need to Know About Senior Citizens Travel by Mansi Aggarwal
Are you drained of sitting at home, doing babysitting of your grandchildren? Have your dreams to explore the world not turned to reality? Are your eyes longing to capture the grandeur of the world around you? If yes, don’t detain yourself from discovering the world. Your age should not be an impediment in living your…
Marketing, Selling, and Serving the Older Adult, Senior Citizens, Family Caregivers by Barbara Mascio
Are your clients pleased by the fine quality service that you provide? Validating your clients’ endorsement of you through Certification as a Senior Approved Service will increase your client base. Senior Approved Certification leads a family towards a service like yours side stepping the possibility of connecting with a less than desirable service. If…
Traveling With Senior Citizens by Karissa Price
Traveling with elderly patients can certainly be a challenge, but there are many things that caregivers and family members can do to make it easier, safer, and less stressful. Planning ahead is essential to make sure everything goes smoothly and also to ensure that the traveler gets the most for their money. Last minute bookings…
Finding Cheap Senior Travel For Senior Citizens On The Go by Bruce A. Hoover
More and more senior citizens are rediscovering their youth by planning vacations. Many choose to revisit locations that bring back old memories, such as revisiting their hometowns, yet many others are stepping it up and taking their trips to places that are more exotic. Having worked their whole lives and getting a bit bored with…
Tips For Senior Citizen Travelers by Gerry Restrivera
Traveling is one thing that even older people can enjoy. Whether you are a seasoned traveller or someone who is just beginning to enjoy traveling, these travel advice can help you plan a safe and enjoyable trip. Here are some helpful tips for senior citizen travelers: Prepare your documents as early as possible. Passport is…
Join Senior Citizen Clubs To Save Your Money by James Redder
When it involves your senior single travel requirements joining senior citizen travel clubs might be a good choice. There are lots of benefits for joining the senior citizen travel clubs. Once you take the time to look around for top clubs to suit your requirements you will be glad of your decision. Of course an…
Fashion Show Salutes Youth Volunteers For Exceptional Community Service
More than 30 high school young men and women from National Charity League Las Vegas and Young Men’s Service League take the runway at Fashion Show WHAT: In recognition of thousands of hours of community service performed by local youth, Fashion Show hosts a special runway show to salute and recognize the good works…
Save on a Summer Escape to Luxurious Moon Dance Resorts
Jump at your chance to secure the lowest rates of the year at this distinctive boutique hotel and luxury villa collection poised on Negril’s dramatically scenic, seaside cliffs and its famed Seven Mile Beach Negril, Jamaica – Plan a summer escape and enjoy the lowest rates of the year at Negril’s exclusive Moon Dance Resorts,…
Great Las Vegas Music
The bars, lounges, supper clubs and joints around town are filled with another week of great entertainment. Start the weekend early with Mark Giovi at Casa di Amore. Reviewed by one website as, “Vegas, the way it used to be,” Casa di Amore remains a favorite of locals and a destination for visitors worldwide. A…
New International Federation on Ageing Report Declares Vision Loss No Longer an Inevitable Part of Ageing
Calls for Investments in Preventive Eye Health to Reduce Social and Economic Burdens of Vision Loss The International Federation on Ageing (IFA) today released a new report describing the health, social and economic burdens of vision loss on a global society that is rapidly ageing. The report calls for increased public education and awareness programs,…
Named Finalist for PR News’ CSR Award among Coca-Cola, Disney and UPS
A leading showcase for the most powerful corporate social responsibility and green campaigns has named MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) a finalist for its annual awards program in the category of Overall Leader in CSR Practices – more than 10,000 employees. MGM Resorts is the only company in the gaming industry and the only company…
National Nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation Joins Forces with Parent-giving to Increase Awareness of Contributions of Caregivers
The national nonprofit Twilight Wish Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with Parentgiving.com, based in Montclair, New Jersey. Keith Maddox, CEO of Parentgiving, presented a check for $10,000 to Cass Forkin, founder of Twilight Wish Foundation at their Doylestown, PA offices on January 10, 2013. The funding received from Parentgiving will be used…
Governor Reveals the Recipients of Annual Volunteerism Award
Governor Brian Sandoval announced the six recipients at the 11th Annual Governor’s Points of Light Awards held Friday, January 18th. The awards luncheon was held in conjunction with the Volunteer and Corporate Engagement Summit. The Summit featured national and regional speakers and included Michael Yackira, CEO of NV Energy and Phyllis James, Vice-President of Corporate…
Celebrate the Year of the Water Snake with Chinese New Year Festivities at Fremont Street Experience
Celebrate the Year of the Water Snake with Chinese New Year Festivities at Fremont Street Experience Second Annual Chinese New Year in the Desert to Take Place in Downtown Las Vegas Feb. 8-10 Celebrate the Year of the Water Snake as Fremont Street Experience, the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) and Golden Catalyst…
VIVA TOURS COORDINATES FIRST US FAM TRIP FOR CHINA’S LARGEST AIRLINE
Influential group of Chinese travel executives, media visit Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Francisco in wake of growing US travel demand amongst affluent Chinese travelers Viva Tours, a Las Vegas-based North American receptive tour operator focused on the rapidly expanding Chinese outbound travel market, is coordinating the first familiarization (FAM) trip to the US sponsored…
How to Make Your Online Shopping More Social
How to Make Your Online Shopping More Social (Family Features) Finding new products and gifts can often mean spending hours shopping at the mall or searching through different websites. But as the Internet has become more social, many people are now tapping into their personal networks to get recommendations on which products to buy for…
Blindness and Vision Loss Spike by 23 Percent in the U.S.
American Academy of Ophthalmology Urges Seniors to Save their Sight through Prevention and Early Detection Blindness and vision impairment are on the rise in the United States. A recent report by Prevent Blindness America indicates that, since the year 2000, incidence of blindness and vision impairment has increased by 23 percent among Americans age 40…
Active Aging Week
Montara Meadows, an independent senior living community in Las Vegas, welcomes area seniors to participate in free national Active Aging Week seminar on Sept. 25. Montara Meadows, www.montarameadows.com, is located at 3150 E. Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas. Active Aging Week, founded by the International Council on Active Aging (www.icaa.cc), promotes healthy lifestyles for seniors…
Advance Directives for Health Care Professionals – 1.0 CEU
Advance Directives for Health Care Professionals – 1.0 CEU September 12, 2012, 3 pm Refreshments will be served Presenter: Kim Boyer, Certified Elder Law & Accredited VA Attorney Hosted by: Acacia Springs – Luxury Independent & Assisted Living Please join us for this informative and engaging workshop. The workshop will cover: The types and purposes…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Atria Sutton – Las Vegas
www.atriasutton.com Atria Sutton Terrace Atria Seville Terrace, Atria Sunlake Terrace and Atria Sutton TerraceWho Knew?Who knew senior living could provide me with so much independence?I moved into an Atria assisted living community. Now, I spend less time doing things I had to do more time doing the things I love. Hassle-free living in a fun…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Atria Sunlake – Las Vegas
www.atriasunlake.com Atria Sunlake Terrace Atria Seville Terrace, Atria Sunlake Terrace and Atria Sutton Terrace Who Knew? Who knew senior living could provide me with so much independence? I moved into an Atria assisted living community. Now, I spend less time doing things I had to do more time doing the things I love. Hassle-free living…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Atria Seville – Las Vegas
www.atriaseville.com Find Exceptional Senior and Assisted Living in Las Vegas, NV, at Atria Seville At Atria Seville, residents find a welcoming assisted living community nestled in a serene residential neighborhood. Take a relaxing walk in one of two landscaped courtyards or practice…