Seven Awards for People Over Age 60 Solving the World’s Toughest Social Problems The Purpose Prize has become a “MacArthur genius award for people who develop a second career as social service entrepreneurs.” – The New York Times. A veteran of the U.S. Navy organizes a network of volunteers across the country to teach disabled…
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Staying Safe on the Road: Senior Driving Guide
Learn the challenges that may keep older adults off the road and find tips for staying safe behind the wheel According to a recent study by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, drivers in their mid- to late-80s have lower overall crash rates than drivers in their early 20s and roughly half as many crashes…
New Vertical Platform Wheelchair Lifts Announced by Butler Mobility
Butler Mobility’s vertical platform wheelchair lifts are durable, easy to operate and virtually maintenance free. Butler Mobility’s new Vertical Platform Wheelchair Lifts are a safe and economical solution to make any home accessible. Indoors or outdoors, the Butler Mobility Vertical Platform Lift is a practical alternative to installing cumbersome, slow grade ramps. Butler Mobility has…
New Vertical Platform Wheelchair Lifts Announced by Butler Mobility
New Vertical Platform Wheelchair Lifts Announced by Butler Mobility Butler Mobility’s vertical platform wheelchair lifts are durable, easy to operate and virtually maintenance free. Butler Mobility’s new Vertical Platform Wheelchair Lifts are a safe and economical solution to make any home accessible. Indoors or outdoors, the Butler Mobility Vertical Platform Lift is a practical alternative…
In an Aging Society – Are Senior Citizens Driving Safely? by Diane Carbo
Remember when you couldn’t wait until you were old enough to drive. Getting a driver’s license gave us an opportunity to experience a new freedom we did not have before. For those of us with two parents working, driving meant taking ourselves and our siblings to after school activities and work. Driving took us to…
An Enjoyable Disney World Adventure For Senior Citizens by Herb Leibacher
You have finally decided to go to Disney World. The difference between you and many of the others who decide to go is that you have been waiting to travel here for most of your life. But, now that you are able to go, you wonder if it is too late. Disney World is a…
Furniture Pieces That All Senior Citizens Need by Monika Kay
As you get older, the body starts to break down and simple tasks can suddenly become very difficult. Going down the stairs or taking a bath can pose hazards that previously never existed. It might eventually be necessary to purchase furniture and accessories that can help you to get around the house easier. Here are…
Planning Fun Activities for Senior Citizens by Matthew G Young
Many senior citizens do not want to or cannot leave the house. There are many reasons for this, some are physically impaired and have trouble getting around, and others simply don’t leave because they believe that they have nothing to do. Either way, getting out of the house is important sometimes, if only for the…
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…
Where Can You Find Employment For Senior Citizens? by Raymond Angus
Are you trying to locate employment for senior citizens? Is it for yourself? Has the staggering economy scared you? Are your carefully laid plans for a pleasant tour, although perhaps not royal, through your golden years seem to be stalling? Will employment for senior citizens be the answer to your dilemma? You are not alone?…
Incremental Retirement – Sensible Advice For Senior Citizens by Jerry Elrod
Many senior citizens just won’t retire. They are ambitiously alive. They stay busy. They love what they do. They are not putting off retirement because of economic issues. They either own their business or are in a situation in which their business gives them so much permission that the business can do quite well without…
Planning Senior Citizens Trips – The Benefits of Bus Tours by Bronwyn White
Are you retired, or planning to retire? Would you like to see the world without the hassle of preparing for a vacation?. Planning your future senior citizens trips can be hassle free if you decide to consider bus tours Read on to see how much easier it is to join a bus tour instead of…
Marketing Real Estate to Senior Citizen Buyers by Marte Cliff
Have you noticed? Senior citizens aren’t as old as they used to be. At least some aren’t. And that means you cannot market to all seniors in the same way. Senior buyers come in two varieties. The first are those who are actually suffering from the ravages of age – and are only too happy…
Senior Citizen Abuse by Jessie Penn
News headlines report of senior citizen abuse, most everyday. Long gone are the values and moralities of our grandparent’s generation. Time was when a handshake, or your word was all that was necessary to honor commitments. Gone are the days on an unlocked house, open windows, or sitting out back alone. The elderly in today’s…
Safety Tips for Traveling With Senior Citizens by David Stillwagon
Feeling safe and secure is vital when you are traveling whether you are traveling by yourself or with a group or family. It is always a big concern when you have children especially when you are in an area that isn’t familiar to you. Children have a habit of wandering away so keeping an eye…
Senior Citizen Travel Insurance: What You Need To Know by Jane Conway
Finding travel insurance can be difficult for anyone, but if you are over a certain age, then you may discover that getting the coverage you need is even more challenging. This article covers the basics of why finding senior citizen travel insurance can be more difficult, and what specifics you need to look for in…
Senior Citizens Can Become Great Customers by Michael McCann
If you think the senior citizen market isn’t dynamic, then you’re really out of touch with marketing. Thirty-five percent of our population is over 55 years old, and these very affluent seniors control almost 45 percent of the disposable income of our country. Neither Madison Avenue nor the advertising agency down the block takes this …
Depression in Senior Citizens by David Crumrine
Depression is a medical condition that is characterized by feeling down, depressed, or hopeless; low self-esteem; and loss of interest in things one used to enjoy. Senior citizens are prone to life-altering changes that can lead one to feel depressed. Dealing with the trials life throws at us such as, loss, change, loneliness, or a…
Landscape Seniority: Safe & Efficient Tools for Senior Gardening and Lawn Care
One is never too old to enjoy the great outdoors by tending to the garden or mowing the lawn. Your golden years aren’t the time to delegate tasks to others or relinquish landscaping. Plenty of tools exist to make gardening and landscaping a breeze. With the appropriate ergonomic tools and judicious decision-making, you can safely…
The Little Engine That Could Earns Her Whistle
Believing that anything is possible, believing that magic can be found anywhere, and above all believing in oneself are all lessons to be found in ArtsPower National Touring Theatre’s new musical version of the beloved children’s classic The Little Engine That Could™ Earns Her Whistle. The Little Blue Engine, against all odds, finds a way…
Nevada-Senior-Guide Helping Hands of Vegas Valley – Las Vegas
www.hhovv.org SERVING SENIORS in SOUTHERN NEVADA No Cost Services Assist Seniors to Remain Independent Established in 2000, Helping Hands of Vegas Valley is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with the mission to provide free, assistive services to senior citizens in Southern Nevada, allowing them to maintain their dignity and independence while improving health and daily…
Nevada-Senior-Guide The Bridge – Las Vegas
www.thebridgeatparadisevalley.com The Bridge The Bridge of Paradise ValleyRetirement when you want it. Assistance when you need it.Imagine living in a beautiful, peaceful environment, surrounded by friends and activities. Enjoy an enriching retirement at The Bridge at Paradise Valley Our community facilities are specifically designed to encourage seniors to live their retirement years as actively and…