Why is skincare the focus of longevity research? I guess a cell is a cell, and if you can crack the code for one human cell, it is only a matter of time to solving the puzzle with different types of cell – and skin is without doubt the most visible cells each of us…
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The Facts When Should One Begin an Anti Aging Routine To Keep Good Looking In Your Older Age
The beginning stages of aging are very important because prevention is really a much better method for coping with aging skin than treating the skin when the signs of aging have already appeared. The fact is that, all of us are without exception are subject to aging. And skin at different stages of aging need…
How to Choose the Best Anti Aging Cream?
As we become old, the skin renews itself much more slowly than when you are young because the production of collagen, natural proteins that provide the firmness of the skin begin to fall, causing dehydration of the skin and wrinkles. When you reach 30/40 years, a regular moisturizer will not be enough for your skin,…
Goodbye, Signs of Aging
Everyone is affected with signs of aging at some point in their life, be it visible wrinkles, blemishes, pigmentation changes, expression lines, discolorations, poor texture, or other environment-related conditions of the skin. As we age, the production of skin reviving and plumping collagen gradually slows, revealing fine lines and wrinkles. Anti-aging creams promise to reduce…
Mature Age Job Seekers – Beating the Bias
Australian business is starting to see the light when it comes to their hiring policies for mature aged employees, and the positive impact they can have on the workplace. A brief visit to main street shopping centre and you will begin to see a few more weathered faces at work than you would have seen…
The Aging Process: Can It Be Reversed?
With regard to fitness, for many years, I have been outspoken about my support of sports and strength training as good alternatives to redundant exercises like treadmill workouts. Steve Holman, editor-in-chief of Iron Man Magazine, has taken that idea to the extreme with a new body shaping program designed to slow down and even reverse…
How Old Are You Really? Biological Age
People have always been interested in being “forever young” and today’s society is no different. We want to resist the ageing process. The speed at which we are ageing can be measured – its called biological age, or how old your body really is. The area of study which is now called longevity, and was…
Aging Is a Treatable Disease
Live Healthy – Look Marvelous – Live Longer There are actions you can, and should take today to dramatically improve your health, your appearance and your longevity. You can control 70% of the factors affecting your longevity; only 30% are controlled by genetics until very late in life when genetics become more controlling Almost all…
The Programmed Cellular Death Approach to Anti-Aging Treatment
Modern anti-aging treatment is built on a common base of knowledge that I will quickly review. Biochemistry and molecular biology tell us there are many types of chemical reactions going on in the human body. We know that it is the genetic information programmed inside our cellular DNA that defines what reactions occur. Genetic information,…
Part Four: Current and Future Anti-Aging Treatments
As previously noted, many anti-oxidants are essential nutrients. Natural anti-oxidants, like vitamin C and E, work synergistically. Anti-oxidants may be more effective if obtained from a diet rich in fruits and vegetables. Nutritionists recommend eating 6 or more daily servings of anti-oxidant rich fruits and vegetables. Everyone agrees the use of antioxidant supplements for anti-aging…
Take a Number: Five Ways to Look at Age
One for the Ages Satchel Paige was a great baseball pitcher, one of the greatest of all time. He was an African-American and, due to the racial discrimination of the time, most of his outstanding career was not spent in the (white) major leagues. However, after the historic breakthrough by the courageous and talented Jackie…
The Development of Old Age and Related Issues
In traditional Chinese and other Asian cultures the aged were highly respected and cared for. The Igabo tribesmen of Eastern Nigeria value dependency in their aged and involve them in care of children and the administration of tribal affairs (Shelton, A. in Kalish R. Uni Michigan 1969). In Eskimo culture the grandmother was pushed out…
2 Easy Travel Tips for Long Trips With Elderly Seniors
Are you planning on any traveling with your elderly parents this year – for holiday visits with long distance family members or perhaps just to have a fun trip out to see sights and enjoy lovely scenery? My senior mom and I just returned from a 7 hour drive to visit some of her great-grandkids….
Senior Citizen Travel – Baby Boomer Adventure Made Simple by Susan Elizabeth
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….
Treat them like a person, not a patient
Treat them like a person, not a patient New living systems developmental model of care shifts the focus of treating Alzheimer’s disease and other debilitating illnesses STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Donald H. Ford observed that advanced Alzheimer’s patients, like his mother-in-law, are typically bored and lonely, and often depressed, frightened or angry. His professional knowledge…
A Crusade to Help Senior Citizens in Car Shopping by Irene Mori
Seldom is shopping for and buying a new automobile a wonderful experience. Indeed, there is a chance that it could be a horrible encounter with unpleasant consequences. Signing the papers to lease or purchase a car, if one is not ready to do so, can be an event which causes monumental anxiety and stress. Senior…
Columbus Travel Insurance For Senior Citizens by Lee Jacksonlee
Majority of the senior citizens nowadays opt for insurance whenever they plan for any trips, especially when traveling abroad. It does not matter whether they are experienced travelers or have been waiting for the journey of a lifetime, they would still want to have a safe and enjoyable trip. Moreover, senior citizens and the rest…
When Senior Citizens Become Suddenly Single by Beverly Slover
In today’s society it has become common for a Senior Citizen to become suddenly single. Perhaps their spouse has died or they became divorced or their live in relationship of many years has come to an end. It does not really matter how they become single again, but rather what they choose to do about…
ALZHEIMER’S SET TO MOVE FROM THE MOST DAUNTING GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS TO THE 21ST CENTURY’S FISCAL NIGHTMARE
ALZHEIMER’S SET TO MOVE FROM THE MOST DAUNTING GLOBAL HEALTH CRISIS TO THE 21ST CENTURY’S FISCAL NIGHTMARE OECD and the Global Coalition on Aging Convene at Harris Manchester College, Oxford University to Shape New Approaches for Solutions Oxford, UK (26 June 2013) – The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Harris Manchester College, Oxford…
RENOWN HEALTH WELCOMES 71 NURSE GRADUATES
RENO, Nev. (July 5, 2013) – Renown Health is excited to welcome 100 new employees, including 71 local registered nurse (RN) graduates, several experienced RNs, and 20 more employees in front-line patient care and other roles. The new hires will meet for their first day of orientation at Renown Regional Medical Center on Monday, July…
Senior Citizen Housing Choices Are Ready For Today’s Baby Boomer Retirees by Susan Elizabeth
When it comes time to retire from work, there are some significant choices that you will need to make. One of them is whether you will continue to get up at the same time in the morning as when you had to go to work. Most people opt to not get up as early, but…
Senior Citizen Medical Alert Systems and Fall Detectors by Angelo Losavio
If you are looking for a medical alert system to protect an elderly loved one, be sure to do your homework. There are a lot of companies out there that offer personal emergency response systems with a number of features and benefits that are very useful and others with serious limitations. For example medical alert…
Bodybuilding Health – Exercises For Senior Citizens by Machahi John Joel
Crafting the ideal bodybuilding program With the special concerns highlighted above, the training program, the bodybuilding exercises, the intensity and frequency of training must be precisely considered before setting up the ideal program. Remember that at this age, most senior citizens have assorted health complications ranging from hypertension, diabetes to kidney failures. The body is…
A Guide to Medications For Senior Citizens by David Crumrine
Although modern medicines have many benefits for senior citizens in treatment of age-related disease, caution needs to be taken when using a combination of medicines. Medicine or “drugs” can refer to any substance you get with a prescription, any oral or topical substance used for pain relief, and dietary supplements. Any substance that has the…
Starting a Home Based Business – A Consideration For Senior Citizen Retirees by Jed Tooke
Who needs to consider starting a home based business? The answer is YOU and the overwhelming majority of people, due to the Recession. However, in particular and one of the most vulnerable to the affects of the Recession are senior citizen retirees. Many individuals from age 55 and above who are retired and receiving Social…
Memory Loss in Senior Citizens by David Crumrine
Many senior citizens experience some form of memory loss. Still, there are differences between mild forgetfulness and more serious memory problems. And, it is important that senior citizens and those involved in their elder care address problems with memory, as it may be a sign of a more serious condition. Mild Forgetfulness As we age,…
Senior Citizen Travel Insurance by Kirthy Shetty
If you’re having a retired life and are looking out for a holiday package then, don’t overlook your insurance cover. It’s indispensable to get yourself insured while you travel so that if you happen to fall sick or break down due to some illness you don’t have to incur a huge medical expense in a…
Grants for Senior Citizens: Why Apply? by Erin Millano
The crisis-stricken global economy of our era has affected all people, even our seniors, too. Retirement fund, whether invested in stocks, stored in the banks, or simply piled up in their safety vaults, has been much affected by the global crash. Most of which is spent to augment their emergency and urgent needs. This leaves…
Senior Citizens Vs Crime by Victor C Swindell
What can we say about Senior Citizens? They are Old! They are Slow! They have money! They have nice expensive stuff! They make easy targets to rob and beat up. And almost no one seems to care. Lately, you many have seen various news stories where senior citizens were a target of crime. In…
Mobile Phones For Senior Citizens by Kathie R. Dionisio
Many of the old people I know are fixed in their ways and they have the idea that they’re not up to using new technology. However, a cell phone in the hands of a senior citizen can be a life-saver. It’s pretty useless having a land line if you’re face down in the back yard…
Tips For Senior Citizens To Live Safer And Longer In Their Own Homes by Jamie McAdams
As people age, they are more prone to injuries occurring in their home. Common injuries that affect senior citizens are falls that occur in the home. In addition, medical emergencies often occur while a person is at home, and can be life threatening especially if immediate medical attention is not taken. Relying on other individuals…
Informative Information for Female Senior Citizens and Purse Snatching by Lawanna Bean
Female Senior Citizens and Purse Snatching I have read several articles recently about older women having their purses snatched. I am a 70 year old female senior citizen and realize that women who are older are perfect victims for purse snatchers. Mainly, because they are not able to defend themselves as well as a younger,…
Online Home Business is a Good Alternative For Senior Citizens That Still Want to Work by Per Fossum
Most people looking forward to the day they become senior citizens and the right to enjoy every day. Many do this as well, especially those who have put aside a lot of money for the retirement existence, have a holiday house boat, like to travel or engage in other forms of leisure life and activities….
Medicare and Medicaid For Senior Citizens by David Crumrine
There are two main programs administered by the government that offer benefits to senior citizens – Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare is available for all senior citizens age 65 or older. Those under age 65 with certain disabilities may also be eligible for Medicare. If you are not a U.S. citizen, you must have entered the…
Senior Citizens Want to Stay Healthy by Irene Mori
Of course, everyone wants to stay healthy. Young people are generally in good health. As we age, our bodies are affected. Senior citizens these days seem younger than they used to be, or it is just a matter of perspective that they don’t seem as old as they once did. Health and nutrition are of…
Cremation Or Burial – What Do Senior Citizens Prefer? by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy
Society for Serving Seniors, an NGO in Secunderabad recently conducted a small survey asking people (all respondents are retirees above 55) to state how they desire to be disposed off after their death. Out of some 550 people to whom this was circulated, only 26 answered the questionnaire. The main reason for this low response…
Senior Citizens – If You Cannot Be Your Own Advocate For Your Medications, Get Help! by J Delms
Senior citizens purchase 35-40% of all prescribed and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs. Seniors between the ages of 65-84 take from 14-to-18 prescriptions annually. Up to 25% of these medications are considered unnecessary or inaccurate. The Internet offers numerous articles and other information on how senior citizens can protect themselves from over-medication and other unnecessary treatments. Some…
The Best Gift Ideas for Senior Citizens by Uma Eklund
It happens every year about this time. We start thinking about creative and thoughtful gifts for our older family members and friends and just can’t get any help. Search on Amazon for senior citizen gift ideas and you’ll be overwhelmed by lots of frankly inappropriate selections. So what is the magic secret to avoiding the…
Boston Elder Care Expert A. Michael Bloom Shares Coping Strategies to Support Accidental Caregivers Tending to Ailing Moms and Dads
Boston Elder Care Expert A. Michael Bloom Shares Coping Strategies to Support Accidental Caregivers Tending to Ailing Moms and Dads BOSTON, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Mother’s and Father’s Day celebrations are approaching, yet millions of adult children care for parents year round while on the brink of burnout. Catapulted into the accidental caregiver role without…
Betty White’s “Off Their Rockers” TV Show Is Demeaning to Older People, Says Octogenarian Anti-Aging Expert Barbara Morris
Betty White’s “Off Their Rockers” TV Show Is Demeaning to Older People, Says Octogenarian Anti-Aging Expert Barbara Morris ESCONDIDO, Calif., May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — While everyone loves Betty White, not everybody loves her TV show, “Off Their Rockers” according to octogenarian anti-aging expert Barbara Morris, editor, and publisher of the online Put Old on…
NAELA Applauds Overdue Protections for Low-Income Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities
For Immediate Release May 3, 2013 Contact: Abby Matienzo, Communications Associate 703-942-5711 #230 NAELA Applauds Overdue Protections for Low-Income Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities SSI Restoration Act of 2013 Positive Step in Debate Over Benefits for America’s Most Vulnerable Citizens Washington, DC – The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) supports Rep. Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) in his dedication…
EarlySense System Implementation Shown to Reduce Falls, Decrease Transfers to Hospitals and Increase the Quality of Care for Elderly in Multi-Center Nursing Home Study
EarlySense System Implementation Shown to Reduce Falls, Decrease Transfers to Hospitals and Increase the Quality of Care for Elderly in Multi-Center Nursing Home Study Clinical data presented at the 2013 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Geriatrics Society Waltham, MA, May 3, 2013 —- EarlySense, the market leader in Proactive Patient Care Solutions™, announced today…
Caring.com’s New Referral Program Supported by Leading Assisted Living Operators
Caring.com’s New Referral Program Supported by Leading Assisted Living Operators Caring.com Named Preferred Provider by Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) SAN MATEO, Calif., May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A group of the nation’s largest senior living providers — including Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD), Emeritus Senior Living (NYSE: ESC), Benchmark Senior Living, and Senior…
Top 10 steps to prepare for a remodel
Top 10 steps to prepare for a remodel NARI offers tips in honor of National Home Improvement Month. Des Plaines, Illinois, May 8, 2013—In honor of National Home Improvement Month this May, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) advises homeowners of the 10 most important steps to take before the remodeling project…
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…
Respecting The Rights Of Senior Citizens – 4 Factors To Pick The Right Care Facility For The Elderly by Abhishek Agarwal
There is no formal ‘Senior Citizens Bill of Rights’, but as individuals, senior citizens are entitled to their rights. However, the senior citizens have little energy left in them in their old age to fight for their rights and therefore, it is the duty of the children to see that their elderly parents are getting…
Senior Citizens and the Job Search by Mort Ferguson
Although many employers are looking for new graduates or someone younger with a bit of experience, there are still plenty of jobs that you can secure as a senior citizen. Opportunities in the work force abound for older Americans. On the surface it may seem harder to find such roles; however they are available –…
Senior Citizens Can Have a Home Based Business by Irene Mori
In this day and age when more senior citizens are finding it difficult to manage with the retirement funds at their disposal, many are seeking outside employment after leaving the regular workforce. They may find themselves greeting customers at a Walmart store, helping people find products at Home Depot, or sweeping floors at a McDonald’s…
Health Insurance for Senior Citizens – How to Get the Best Rate by Brian Stevens
As a senior citizen, you may find yourself in a health insurance crisis – no longer covered by an employer’s health insurance policy but needing health insurance more than you ever did before. Of course, Medicare covers some of your medical expenses, but how can you get the best rate on health insurance to cover…
Even Senior Citizens Can Make Money From Adsense by Christopher Kyalo
For senior citizens the really good news is that one can never be too old to make money from Adsense. And like any other online opportunity Google Adsense’s strict terms and conditions do not include an upper age limit. In fact senior citizens willing to learn in their old age and also to shrug off…
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…
The Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet Is Perfect for Senior Citizens on the Go by Amy B Sycamore
Whether seniors are enjoying time on the golf course, a cruise to the Bahamas, or just visiting the grandkids there are a lot of great new technologies on the market to make their lives easier. The new Amazon tablet known as the Kindle Fire can be ordered right now for $199.00, and ships to…
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…
Senior Citizens – Victims No More by Chris Bruno
Violent crime against senior citizens used to be unthinkable. It was rare that a street thug would target an elderly person; however criminals of today have a totally different mindset. They prey upon those they perceive to be weak and an easy target and who will offer the least resistance. In the mind of a…
Note To Criminals: Do Not Mess With Senior Citizens That Carry Pepper Spray by Carl Vouer
Dear criminals, We understand your plight, you need money to help fuel your insatiable appetite for drugs and alcohol and because you are morally and ethically bankrupt you would like to attain this money in the easiest and sleaziest way possible; by mugging the decent, hard-working, law-abiding citizens of this country. We also understand that…
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…
Final Expense Life Insurance: Life Insurance Agent Lures Senior Citizen Inside A Decaying Casket by Donald Yerke
The sale of final expense life insurance opens up dormant prospects. Final expense life insurance representatives employ intense selling techniques with a senior. Looking confident but insecure, the sales agents feature dollar symbol tattoos etched upon their chests. Typically enlarged eyes like low-cost red neon glare as their looks show signs of being famished. In…
Health Insurance For Senior Citizens – Why Are They So Hard To Insure? by Zandra Jones
Private health insurance for senior citizens is very hard to come by. As you get older, it becomes more prevalent that commercial insurance companies don’t want to cover older Americans. Since the creation of Medicare, there is no incentive to cover senior citizens because most buy into the Medicare system any way. Even though this…
Computing For Senior Citizens by Mike Stancik
For many people, computing is a tool that allows folks to have a hobby either directly, for example, by getting information from the internet or indirectly, i.e. a person likes to cook and therefore visits the Food Channel on line for recipes. What about computing for seniors? What can a senior do with a computer …
Internet Safety For Senior Citizens by James Kirkwood
Dishonest individuals scamming senior citizens out of their money appears to be happening more often than ever before. Seniors are targeted most often by criminals due to the fact that it can sometimes be easier to gain the trust of a senior trust and also due to the fact older, retired people are more likely…
Memory Strategies For Senior Citizens – What Technology Today Tells Us! by Carson Hill
Memory loss, lack of brain clarity, or fear of memory loss is something experienced by just about every aging adult or senior citizen today! Facing these obstacle personally can cause a lot of panic, anxiety and frustration. Most aging adults think they are losing their ability to focus and remember because their brain is just…
Government Grants For Senior Citizens – Specific Grants Set Up For the Elderly by Matthew Salvinger
The government has grants set up to help every group of people in the country, including senior citizens. In some cases these grants may be approved to the senior citizens themselves, but the grants can also be awarded to people who assist the citizens on a regular basis. Whether it’s medical research for the elderly…
Marketing to Senior Citizens – Assume Nothing! by Marte Cliff
Once upon a time, senior citizens were old people. They were assumed to be suffering from ill health and in need of care. They sold their homes so they could move in with children or move to a care facility. Not any more. Now senior citizens exhibit the same variety of health and fitness as …
Viewing Our Senior Citizens As Part of History by John Harmer
When we consider the activities and contributions by the senior members of our society, we only look at them now. Yet they have been around for over 60 years. In that time they had seen, been part of, and shaped much of the world we live in. Many who were born before World War II….
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…
IRS Back Tax Prevention Tips For Senior Citizens by Roni Deutch
Make Work Pay Credit While the “making work pay” credit proposes it will cut taxes for 95% of families, there is an interesting loophole for senior citizens, which is causing some to end up with unforeseen back tax liabilities. According to the law, non-working senior citizens-in addition to retired railroad workers and disabled veterans-cannot claim…
The Best Self Defense Measure For Senior Citizens Is A Personal Alarm by Carl Vouer
Being in the business of non-lethal self-defense I have made it my mission in life to protect as many innocent people as I possibly can through the education and implementation of non-lethal self-defense items such as stun devices, defensive sprays, personal alarms and the like. I firmly believe that every law abiding adult should have…
Tips for Staying Safe As a Senior Citizen by Mark Mahaffey
When it comes to staying safe, senior citizens have special concerns. Although research has shown that the risk of being a victim of a physical assault crime decreases as you age, the risk of other kinds of crime continues and even intensifies. Senior citizens are just as likely as the rest of the population to…
Niche Marketing Strategies For Tutoring Businesses Looking To Attract Senior Citizens by SK Tilton
For years, we’ve heard about the graying of our population from the baby boom years. Our current class of senior citizens inductees (the population born during the Baby Boom after World War II from 1946 to 1964) is going to make up close to 20% percent of the total US population by 2029 according to…
Senior Citizens and Pets by Kay Catlett
As baby-boomer pet parents reach retirement age it is common to think about putting aside the dog collars, pet clothing and dog harnesses and retire from being pet parents. This is especially common as a beloved pet may die. The usual questions of a grieving pet owner are magnified by older pet owners. The only …
My Senior Mom and I Love the Jitterbug Cell Phones for Senior Citizens by Kaye Swain
When your senior parent is having a harder time keeping up, but doesn’t want to give up their independence, you can often help by going with them on errands. It might be easier to pick up grocery items for them on your own, while running other errands. When you do that, though, your elderly parents…
The Senior in Senior Citizens Doesn’t Automatically Mean Senile by Jeanne Gibson
I am well aware that teenagers often think that people over thirty don’t know anything. They are partially right—many of us don’t know much about things that interest teenagers, and don’t really want to. But that’s not what I meant by the title of this article. When a group is formed at church or in…
Senior Citizen Discounts at Luxury Hotels by Kelvin Kong
As people reach the age of 60, they think that they have already experienced a lot in life. They had been through the ups, downs and zigzags of everyday living. There were enough smiles given away and tears cried out. Old people choose to stay laid back and stop wanting, desiring and wishing for more…
Tips on Finding a Good and Reputable Senior Citizen Dating Service by David N Kamau
When interested in a senior citizen dating service, it is not a bad idea to take a little time out to perform some minor research into how all the dating sites work. No, that does not mean you need to invest an enormous amount of effort looking into every phase and facet of how online…
Why You Deserve Senior Citizens Employment by Raymond Angus
Are you a senior, and are you actively searching for senior citizens employment? Before you answer, think about it. Sure you say! I have in mind just the kind of job I want to get and I even know the names of some companies and individuals I want to work for. Bravo! But have you…
A Brain Fitness Program to Determine If Senior Citizens Are Safe Drivers by Diane Carbo
Are senior citizens safe drivers? A brain fitness program that is being tested may determine just that. A brain exercise program has just been determined to possibly be the next big breakthrough in automotive safety. Research studies have shown that a brain fitness program may decrease risky driving habits and improves the response time for…
Senior Citizen Jobs – Great Opportunities Revealed by Abhishek Agarwal
It cannot be denied that some employees prefer to employ younger people. In spite of this, job market researches have shown that senior citizens have a wide range of job opportunities before them. The following statistics reveal that the number of employers who realize the potentials of senior citizens, and the benefits of employing them,…
Injury-Free Physical Fitness For Senior Citizens Made Easy by Jeremy Reeves
Physical fitness for senior citizens is more important than ever in today’s society. Decades ago, everything was done manually. Although technology has brought us many incredible things, it has also made us a much more lazy society. No longer do we have to use our bodies to do yard work, clean around the house, or…
Investing for Senior Citizen Retirement by JD Stratis
Senior citizen retirement could be an extended way off for you or it may represent something in the near future. Regardless of that amount of time, you without a doubt, need to begin saving up for it at once. Even so, preserving cash for retirement Is not what it used to be with the cost…
Senior Citizen Homes by David Stillwagon
As the birth rate continues to go down in most of the world the senior citizens population as a percentage of the total population is increasing. One of the main reasons is health care that is geared toward older folks and the increasing awareness of making the most of your later years. Not only are…
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…
Jobs for Senior Citizens – A Few Things to Think About by Thomas Freers
Jobs for senior citizens are very popular among those who want to be active even after retirement. However, are there any opportunities really available for such people? There are quite a lot of jobs available but you will have to be very careful about the option you select and will have to think twice before …
The Critical Importance of Recreation For Senior Citizens by Robert McCluskey
As our population ages, there is increasing emphasis on teaching and learning lifelong recreational skills. Research has shown that recreation is an important part of an individual’s social behavior. Recreation plays a critical role in the lives of older adults by contributing to an improved quality of life. People who participate in recreational activities as…
Senior Citizens – Burdened With Grief and Anger by Jessie Penn
Grief and anger often becomes a heavy burden for people as they age. Throughout life, people experience grief over many things. They grieve if there home burns down, lose a job or a pet. However, an area of loss that is not usually considered with grief is the physical decline during the aging process. Grief…
Trip to Mexico For Senior Citizens by Jhye Jhyiong
For senior citizens, you will have plenty of time for vacation and can afford to choose a longer itinerary as you are not bound by work. For an elderly traveler to Mexico, you are in a better position than most other travelers as you are removed from the hassle of too many things on your…
ConnectMyFolks iPad App Offers New Way For Tech-Resistant Seniors To Connect With Family, Friends
ConnectMyFolks iPad App Offers New Way For Tech-Resistant Seniors To Connect With Family, Friends EUGENE, Ore., April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — A new iPad app that’s free to download and use will keep technologically challenged seniors in safe, simple and easy electronic touch with their friends, children and grandchildren. ConnectMyFolks delivers email, texts, photos and…
How Much Have You Changed? A Dilemma For Senior Citizens by Jerry Elrod
Now that you are 50 or 60 or 70 or so, how much have you changed? As a senior citizen in retirement, do you still see yourself as you were 10 or more years ago? What experiences, dramatic or subtle, have changed the mold you always saw yourself fitting? Here is an illustration giving proof…
Taking Care of a Senior Citizen in Your Own Family by Richard Fowler
You may want to take care of a member of your family who is already a senior citizen. Your desire is sincere and is definitely there and you truly want to be of help, but you should be aware of a lot of things before you actually do so. It is not an easy thing…
Ways Senior Citizens Can Keep Young by Charice Louise
No one wants to grow old before his or her time. There are some things senior citizens can do that will keep them looking and feeling younger. Consider these seven ways seniors can stay young. Geriatric Massage is one of the best things senior citizens can do for themselves. The massage of the muscles improves…
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…
5 Health Tips For Senior Citizens To Stay Fit In Winter by Greg Garner
With the onset of winter, senior citizens should take special care of their health, given the cold winter conditions. For instance, research reveals that every year several senior citizens die from conditions of hypothermia and from exposure to cold. This happens because as we start aging our bodies become less resistant to cold weather and…
What Makes Someone a Senior Citizen? by Lynn Dorman, Ph.D.
Good question! Developmental Psychologists have long used either ages or stages to define segments of the population. Many developmental textbooks are divided into chapters based on one or the other of these definitions. Age definitions are ones that use numbers – such as: being 65 or older means you are a senior citizen; or all…
Senior Citizen Dating Sites – Why They Are Your Best Ticket to Finding Your Dream Partner by David N Kamau
Senior citizen dating has entered a brave new world. It comes in the form of senior citizen dating sites and these sites open the door for getting back out into the relationship game. And no, the ‘rules of the game’ really have not changed. All that has changed is the fact that it is easier…
Gift Ideas For Senior Citizens Perplexing You? 5 Tips to Finding the Perfect Gift For Baby Boomers by Diane Carbo
Gift ideas for senior citizens can be perplexing. Not to worry, I have 5 tips to help you find the perfect gift for seniors citizens in your life. Many gift givers have the perception that as we age, we have accumulated everything we need in life. In some case that may be so, but, just…
Exercise for Senior Citizens At 50 And Beyond by Renie M Rutten
Even a small amount of increased physical activity can benefit your functional health. This means getting in and out of your home to attend church, going for a walk, and getting your own mail without the assistance of someone else. Benefits Of Regular Exercise For Senior Citizens —–Improved Overall Health —–Smaller Waistline —–Lowered Risk of…
Auto Insurance And the Senior Citizen by Hema Patel
The issue of rising premiums on auto insurance is a real concern to many people. This is particularly true for senior citizens who are striving to live within their means during this stage of their life. Auto insurance rates for senior citizens is, of course, much cheaper than it would be for a young driver. …
Email Marketing For Senior Citizen Centers by Dan Forootan
Ads in the phone book and Yellow Pages are a better investment than a newspaper ad, but senior citizen centers need to provide gentle reminders of their presence to potential patrons, many of whom are living alone and uncertain about venturing into something new and unknown. How can they encourage newcomers to come to the…
Riding to Death: How Healthy Eating Can Improve the Health of Senior Citizens by Stan Onodu
Are you a senior citizen? Medical science told us that there are ailments associated with age. You’ll agree with me that it is virtually unheard of for youngsters to complain of illnesses like osteoporosis, high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and certain cancers. But these are mostly the health challenges of older adults. As…