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…
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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…
Online Dating Tips for Senior Citizens by Salma Owais
Dating for senior citizens is something that is very interesting. This means that every human being of any age group needs some special kind of attention from the opposite sex. Well, actually dating of senior citizens is just like dating of any age group because there is nothing wrong to find a true friend to…
How to Take Care of a Senior Citizen in the Family – Some Do’s and Don’ts by Ruma Sen
Although the idea may sound quaint to some, having a senior citizen in your home is something unavoidable. Yes, it is burdensome. Yes, it means having frayed nerves. Yes, it means sacrificing your privacy. Yes, you should not expect any pay-back from your elderly parents…this is their time in the sun. From the outset,let me…
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…
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 …
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…
Activities For Senior Citizens – How Hobbies and the Mind Body Connection Work By Diane Carbo
Hobbies have a mind body connection, they are important activities for senior citizens and are an important part of healthy aging. Active seniors are proof that you can enjoy better health and have fun doing it. Research studies have shown that leisure time and physical activity promote a healthier lifestyle. Our bodies are meant to…
Who Wants to Be a Senior Citizen? By Lynn Dorman, Ph.D.
Funny, people want to be Senior Product Managers and Senior Developers, but who wants to be a Senior Citizen? Sarah E. Bourne Often, the very same word or words, in differing contexts, have very different meaning. The word Senior when used in industry, medicine, research, or municipal agencies, means a higher-level job, higher income,…