(Family Features) When the weather is nice, many people get the urge to entertain just a little more frequently. Interior design expert and TV personality Genevieve Gorder says the best approach to warm-weather entertaining is to make your space shine with a comfortable, approachable style. Genevieve has partnered with Mirassou Winery® to help brighten up…
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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…
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…
Tropicana Palms Las Vegas – Nevada Senior Guide
www.cal-am.com 6420 E Tropicana Ave, Las Vegas NV 89122 Amenities • Billiards • Bingo • Clubhouse • Courtesy Patrol • Exercise Classes • Fitness Center • Heated Pools and Spa • Horseshoe Pits • Hot Tub • Jewelry Making • Large Screen TV • Lighted Tennis Courts • Monday Night Bingo • On site Home…
Nevada Senior Guide – Visiting Angels Reno
www.visitingangels.com/reno Visiting Angles, serving Reno, Sparks and the surrounding communities Why Elderly Care by Visiting Angels At Visiting Angels, we realize it is never easy bringing someone into your home to provide elderly care services. That’s why we strive to make staying at home a positive experience. We do this by allowing you to…
Using Home Health Care to Facilitate Independent Living
When faced with the choice between living in an elderly care facility or aging as independently as possible at home, home health care is almost always the more desirable choice. Still, it’s not always easy to build a feasible support system for aging seniors who wish to retain as much independence and dignity as possible by continuing…
Fight the Flu with Healthy Habits
(Family Features) With cold and flu season upon us, it may be tempting to hibernate until the danger of red, puffy eyes and a stuffy nose disappears. Waiting for a cold or flu to run its course can truly feel like an eternity, especially when the symptoms have you looking as bad as you feel….
Nevada Senior Guide Henderson Manor
http://www.pinnacleams.com/HendersonManor/ Located in Henderson, Nevada you’ll find comfort and convenience in this affordable senior apartment community on the coast. Henderson Manor offers spacious one bedroom apartment homes that feature unique floor plans, covered porches, washer/dryer connections and fully equipped kitchens with breakfast bars and pantries. Residents can also enjoy our community clubhouse, laundry facility, public library…
Nevada Senior Guide Don Dawson Apartments
http://www.pinnacleams.com/dondawsoncourt/ Located in Henderson, Nevada you’ll find comfort and convenience in this affordable senior apartment community. Don Dawson Court offers spacious one bedroom apartment homes that feature unique floor plans, covered porches, washer/dryer connections and fully equipped kitchens with breakfast bars and pantries. Residents can also enjoy our community clubhouse, laundry facility, public library and planned monthly activties….
New research: Cranberry concentrate reduces risk of urinary tract infections in elderly
New research [1] published in the American Journal of Geriatrics shows that over 25% of bladder infections (cystitis) can be reduced with the regular use of cranberry concentrate supplements in vulnerable older people in nursing homes at high risk of urinary tract infections. Over 20% of these high-risk elderly did not develop any UTI’s at all when taking the cranberry…
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….
Baby Boomers and Seniors face nutritional triple threat of obesity, weight loss and lack of balanced meals
Livliga dishware is a new solution to help these two generations eat right and stay healthy Americans are living longer than ever, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, but the fight to stay healthy is just as challenging as it has been with past generations. Recent studies show that the Silent Generation, born…
U.S. Veterans Honored by Encore.org’s 2013 Purpose Prize
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…
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…
Downsizing? 4 Easy Ways to Get Rid of Unwanted Stuff
Use these methods from MySilverAge.com to declutter and pare down before moving into a new home. Members of the National Association of Senior Move Managers recently reported that 98 percent of their senior clients downsized before relocating. Downsizing before a move can be both liberating and overwhelming. But for seniors who have acquired many possessions…
Keep it simple to move seniors successfully
According to experts, from 2000 until 2011, senior citizens 65 years and older grew nearly 18 percent, up to 41.4 million. Nearly 81 percent of that age group owned homes at the end of 2011. Children and families of the Baby Boomer generation — people born between 1946 and 1960 — will soon find themselves…
Southwest Gas Begins 19th Year of “Seniors Helping Seniors” – a Free Energy Conservation Program
Conservation and safety materials donated by local businesses and organizations LAS VEGAS — Energy conservation saves money, and for Southern Nevada residents ages 55 and up, those savings can mean the difference between living a comfortable life and struggling to get by. Southwest Gas’ free energy conservation program, “Seniors Helping Seniors,” enters its 19th…
Study by Harvard Medical School Researchers Examines Senior Living’s Role in Changing Health Care System
Individuals in senior living communities require an array of health and supportive services to maintain an optimum quality of life. Often, these older adults receive fragmented care through multiple providers and payers, resulting in unnecessary health care expenditures and lower quality-of-care. To address these challenges, Brookdale is partnering with researchers at Harvard Medical School (HMS)…
Checklist Helps Seniors Through Medicare Open Enrollment
Older adults can follow a few simple tips to avoid uncovered expenses in the upcoming year. With Medicare open enrollment beginning Oct. 15, now is the time to start preparing for future health care needs. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130710/CG45364LOGO-b) Frank Nelson, program manager at the Central Coast Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program, regularly educates Medicare beneficiaries…
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…
End Holiday Gatherings with a Slice of Decadence
(Family Features) Savoring a flavorful, homemade pie is the perfect way to end any gathering during the holidays. While apple, pecan and pumpkin are go-to favorites this time of year, introducing holiday-inspired flavor twists is perfect for those who crave a little variety. “You’ll love the smooth layers of rich chocolate and the crunch…
How To Start Your Own Senior Citizen Events Service by Vince Stead
You can start your own business and make money helping others have a good time, and have a good time yourself doing it! As the population of baby boomers grows, and more of our population becomes older as time goes by. There are millions of folks 55 and older that have a lot of energy,…
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….
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…
How The Senior Citizens Can Learn Self Defence by Imran Al
Crime in our society is rapidly growing. Everyone has insecurities for his life and his family. The criminals find it easy to make victims of children, women and old citizens. As they are weak to defend, they are more victims but they can defend easily if they learn self-defence. Old people are quite weak and…
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…
5 Tips for Healthy Aging of the Eyes
5 Tips for Healthy Aging of the Eyes September is Healthy Aging Month, making it an ideal time to shed some light on an important issue that impacts millions as we age – our eyesight. With around 1.75 million people in the country having age-related macular degeneration, according to the National Institutes of Health, and…
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…
Protect your Winter Landscape from Hungry Wildlife
Protect your Winter Landscape from Hungry Wildlife by gardening expert Melinda Myers There’s no doubt that managing critters in the landscape can be a challenge especially as food supplies start to dwindle. If you are battling with rabbits, deer, groundhogs or other wildlife, don’t let down your guard as the growing season begins to wind…
“Aging in Place” is the focus of a multi-platform report by the PBS NEWSHOUR
“Aging in Place” is the focus of a multi-platform report by the PBS NEWSHOUR Report is the latest in TAKING CARE: a 6-part series the challenges of long-term care NewsHour Online offers tips for seniors, profiles a pilot program in Baltimore, and shares personal stories As Americans live longer, more-productive lives, many seniors are seeking…
Better Health For Senior Citizens by Irene Mori
People are living longer these days than in years past. The average age of longevity is not as young as it was, and it is not unusual for people to live well into their nineties. Baby boomers started becoming senior citizens several years ago, and they want to have better health. Just as they have…
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…
Diet Management For Senior Citizens by Jane Kim
As people grow older, they become less active, especially after retirement from an active job. Food is required to maintain the health and state of the body, as in younger age groups, but less energy is needed. Senior citizens can maintain their health by following tips: – Many elderly women and some men suffer from…
Senior Citizens to Benefit From Care – Home Adult Education by Sarah Maple
A newly announced scheme from the government will improve the quality of life for residents of 21,000 care homes in an effort to bring adult education to senior citizens. According to trainingjournal.com, the project has been commissioned by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and is in the hands of the National Institute of…
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…
Diversion Safes For Senior Citizens by Carleton Cook
Diversion Safe Helps Senior Citizens Keep Valuables Hidden Diversion safes are perfect for senior citizens. In case you have never heard of a Diversion Safe, it is a small safe disguised as a can of dog food, or shaving cream, or a cleaning supply product. When thieves break into a home, they are looking for…
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,…
Senior Citizens Should Keep Track of Their Money by Irene Mori
While it is wise for everyone of any age to keep track of their money and their expenditures, it is something that senior citizens may need to do more than others. Although there are many older people in the world who are millionaires or who at least have enough money to not have to worry,…
Ways You Can Get a Senior Citizen Up and Active Again by Kristie Brown
Ask almost any senior citizen if they prefer to just sit around and take things easy, and they’re going to tell you “no way”. Mistakenly many of us equate an advanced age with lack of vitality and interest in the world around them, but as people are living longer, they’re retaining these characteristics well into…
How Senior Citizens Can Stay In Shape by Mark Warrington
As we grow older, our bodies undergo many changes. And not all of those changes are good ones. Our bones go weak, our muscles sag and our strength walks out on us. It’s something that we cannot avoid but there is a way to slow down the aging process and that is with exercise. Almost…
Senior Citizen Cruise Ship Vacations – You’re Never Too Old by Tim Roseland
As the members of the Baby Boomer generation have begun to reach retirement age, they have completely turned the traditional idea of the “sunset years” on its ear. The senior citizen of today is nowhere near ready to slow down, and has more opportunities…
Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery
Recovering from Hip Replacement Surgery One of the most complex joints in the human body is the hip. In order for the thighbone to move smoothly and normally in the socket, the body must have healthy cartilage and adequate joint fluid. Disruption of this system — disintegrating cartilage, fluid imbalance, fractures, etc. —…
How The Senior Citizens Can Learn Self Defence by Imran Al
Crime in our society is rapidly growing. Everyone has insecurities for his life and his family. The criminals find it easy to make victims of children, women and old citizens. As they are weak to defend, they are more victims but they can defend easily if they learn self-defense. Old people are quite weak and…
World’s Leading Ophthalmologist, Dr. Edward Kondrot, Cycling 335 Miles to Raise Awareness for Macular Degeneration
World’s Leading Ophthalmologist, Dr. Edward Kondrot, Cycling 335 Miles to Raise Awareness for Macular Degeneration DADE CITY, FLORIDA – (July 18, 2013) – On July 19, 2013, Dr. Edward Kondrot and his wife, Ly, are beginning a 335-mile bike through the beautiful Great Allegheny Passage. Their journey starts in Pittsburg, PA and ends in Washington, DC,…
Eyes are the Window to Your Soul and Health!
Eyes are the Window to Your Soul and Health! DADE CITY, FLORIDA – (July 22, 2013) – According to the World Health Organization, in high-income countries two-thirds of people live beyond the age of seventy and predominately die of chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, chronic obstructive lung disease, cancers, diabetes or dementia. If caught…
Video: Home Safety Tips for Seniors
This video is full of tips for seniors about home safety… If you would like to suggest a topic for a video, I would love to hear from you! You can find my email etc on the Contact Us page. Thanks! Leigh St John, Executive Director
Spend Time Musing – Suggestions For Senior Citizen Contemplation by Jerry Elrod
One of the big time blessings of aging is having time to think. Senior citizens indulging in thought is one of the luxuries that has too many enemies. We are bidden by the distractions and temptations which discourage genuine, quiet, and worthwhile contemplation. The patio at your home offers the silence and serenity necessary for…
No One Told Me Being A Senior Citizen Would Be Such Fun by Eva Fry
I am a late-bloomer singer/songwriter from San Diego. I didn’t know how much fun it would be to be a senior citizen but my senior years have been my most exciting and I hope to inspire other seniors to live their dreams, as I am doing. Let me tell you of my accomplishments, so you…
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…
Know How Senior Citizens Become Targets for Fraud by Diana R Beam
Although you and I can’t imagine cheating anyone- especially a sweet-natured senior citizen- thousands of other people can. In fact, they make a career of lurking in the shadows, waiting to the win the trust of your aging mother, beloved grandfather or isolated, elderly neighbor. According to the National Crime Prevention Council, 56 to 80…
How to Organize an Outdoor Event for Senior Citizens by Salma Owais
Planning an event for senior citizens can be tricky especially if you do not belong to their age group. But if you are close to your parents, grand parents or uncles and aunts you can find different ways to make arrangements for such an event. Usually people become more emotional and touchy when they reach…
Senior Citizens Can Benefit From Network Marketing by Irene Mori
Senior citizens can seldom make it on a small fixed income such as only social security. Most must have or probably have additional retirement income of some sort such as from past employment, IRA’s, or other retirement vehicles and savings. That may not be enough to offer a secure retirement in their winter years. Earning…
WestCare Foundation Announces Expanded Veterans Programs
WestCare Foundation Announces Expanded Veterans Programs (Las Vegas) – WestCare, a community-based nonprofit providing responsive human services and behavioral health care programs for four decades, announced today that it has expanded its Veterans’ services. WestCare, founded in Las Vegas 40 years ago, serves approximately 5,000 veterans throughout the United States annually. America’s returning warriors often…
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…
Fitness For Senior Citizens by Thomas Shay
As people grow older, their fitness level goes down due partially to indifference and also due to the aging process. People in the age group of 60 – 80 come under this category. Their problem relating to physical and mental health can be tackled in a planned and scientific manner. Fitness is affected not only…
A Senior Citizen Community For The Perfect Retirement by Susan Elizabeth
Many times when people think about retiring from the world of the working, they are left wondering what their options are. For some, what really works out the best for them is o live with one of their children. This is not as common as it used to be, but is still a popular option….
Choosing the Right Pet For a Senior Citizen? by Kelly Marshall
When you are in a place where you are holding a purring cat or playing with a dog in the yard, have you ever noticed that you are often in a good mood? Many people have noticed that pets can give us warm feelings of love and importance, and while these are important no matter…
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 Citizens and Cell Phones by John Dondero
As I speak to more operators and administrators of independent and assisted living facilities in regards to their telephone infrastructure strategy. It is clear that they are no longer providing telephone service as a standard amenity in their homes. This is for two main reasons; First they don’t want to have the hassle of billing…
What Options Are Available to Keep Senior Citizens Safe and Independent in Their Own Home? by Michelle M. Kelly
There are many options available that can help keep senior citizens safe and secure in their own home while also helping to keep them independent of nursing home facilities, retirement homes and other less personal alternatives. These options can be used independently or in conjunction to customize a solution that makes the most sense in…
Senior Citizens Need Their Pets by Debbie Foster
Most senior citizens who have pets treat them like they are their children. Of course, you don’t need to be a senior to do that, but homes without children of the human kind truly do have children of the furry kind. In addition to providing companionship, unconditional love and a calming effect, larger pets can…
“Geographical Divides: Finding Common Ground”
City of Las Vegas Cultural Arts June 2013 Calendar Of Events 495 S. Main St., Las Vegas, NV 89101 Contact: Margaret Kurtz, (702) 229-6993 May 1, 2013 Cultural Arts & Community Events programs: www.artslasvegas.org City of Las Vegas website: www.lasvegasnevada.gov PROGRAMS SUBJECT TO CHANGE Ethnic Express international Folk Dancing (ages 8+) Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8:45 p.m….
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…
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…
Life Insurance Planning for Senior Citizens by Natalie Aranda
Life Insurance has sometimes been described as a bet between you and the Insurance Company. The Insurance Company is betting that you are going to live and you are betting that you are going to die. If you do die, you win the bet. This approach has been the basis of life Insurance policies in…
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Senior Citizens by Natalie Aranda
Kids are easily pleased by almost any gifts as the whole world is new to them. Senior citizens may have experienced and owned everything they wanted in their life. That’s what makes a challenge when it comes to choose gifts for your grandmothers or grandfathers. No matter what time of year it is, personalized yet…
Why Are Reverse Mortgages Important to Senior Citizens? by Craig Castle
In Texas and many other parts of the country, senior citizens are being squeezed. They receive, on average, $965 per month in social security. And, while property taxes vary, a senior in many Texas cities with a home valued at $100,000 will pay more than $200 per month in property taxes alone. Add to that…
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…
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…
Senior Citizen Moving Tips For the Elderly by Nancy Davies
Most of the families have to move once or twice in their life and many people experience their first move when they are senior citizen. Maybe they are living alone in a huge house and need to move to a small condo or apartment that will be easier to maintain and also easier on their…
Senior Citizens May Find Time is Running Out by Irene Mori
For senior citizens, sometimes it feels like time is running out. The oldest of the baby boomers entered the realms of becoming seniors several years ago. This large group of the population has been influencing markets for years and still do so. Now as they enter the twilight years, they must come to realize that…
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?…
Senior Citizen Assisted Living Facilities by David Crumrine
Assisted living is an alternative living arrangement for senior citizens requiring moderate elder care, including help with activities like eating, getting dressed, bathing, and using the bathroom as opposed to the more intensive care provided in nursing homes. This type of care serves as an intermediate between in home care for the elderly and…
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…
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…
Santa Barbara Palms – Nevada Senior Guide
4880 Santa Barbara St, Las Vegas NV 89121 Santa Barbara Palms apartment homes is a brand new affordable Senior Living community offering 2 bedroom 2 bath options in the southeast area of Las Vegas, NV. Amenities include a huge clubhouse complete with kitchen, fitness center, media room, billiards, craft room, class room, computer and business…
Caring For Elderly Parents? Jitterbug Cell Phones & Medical Alert Devices For Senior Citizens Help! by Kaye Swain
Are you one of the many members of the never-aging Baby Boomers Generation caring for elderly parents who don’t live nearby? Or perhaps they are close, but work keeps you too busy to get over to check on them daily? Would you like something made just for them to help them in the event 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 Affiliates: How They Hinder Themselves From Success by Christopher Kyalo
Senior citizen affiliates should be very grateful for the World Wide Web because it allows them for the first time to do business without the sort of prejudice that they are bound to face in the offline world. Actually one of the amazing things that the net does is to make everybody equal. Neither the…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
Realizing You Have Become A Senior Citizen by Irene Mori
Someday you may come to the realization that you have become a senior citizen. When we are young, we think old age is so far off that we never worry about reaching it. We generally feel good physically and cannot imagine a life which includes aches and pains on a daily basis. Life is enjoyable,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Senior Citizen Insurance by Jerry Fatjo
Senior citizen insurance is used by people who are 65 years old or above. The reason why this is a separate category of insurance is because senior citizens tend to have more health related troubles, compared to younger people. Therefore it is important for a senior citizen to find the right type of insurance. They…