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…
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Free Senior Safety Fair – Seniors And Law Enforcement Together – (S.A.L.T.) Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
The Seniors And Law Enforcement Together – (S.A.L.T.) Council and the Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) are asking for support at an important annually sponsored event. The SALT Council and SMP will be holding it’s free “Senior Safety Fair” on Wednesday, May 14th 2014 at Clark County’s Paradise Community Center located at 4775 South McLeod…
Enjoy life more – your body will age better, study shows
A new study from the UK and published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal claims that people who enjoy life will have better physical function and faster walking speeds than their more pessimistic counterparts. We already know there are health benefits associated with a positive outlook on life. A study from 2013 suggested people who have happy marriages also…
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…
Animal-Senior Citizen Companionship Leads to Improved Overall Health
The mental and physical benefits of animal companionship have been praised across the world, from seeing-eye dogs to therapy dogs to household pets. According to the US Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook, there are approximately 70 million pet dogs and 74 million pet cats in the United States. Of this number, about 63 percent of…
The Benefits of Medicare Advantage
Dr. Amir Bacchus The annual election period during which seniors can enroll in Medicare Advantage plans began on Oct. 15 and ends Dec. 7. During this open enrollment period, many of Nevada’s senior citizens will assess their health care needs and weigh their options carefully to determine whether a Medicare Advantage plan is right for…
Specific Ingredients That Senior Citizens Should Look For In A Multivitamin by Michael Walters
Senior citizens require a different mixture of ingredients in their multivitamins. These multivitamins are geared towards them using a unique combination of important vitamins and the question is whether or not others should use it as well. Naturally, those multivitamins are beefed up, due in large part to a senior citizen’s far more substantial needs…
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,…
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…
Reverse Mortgage – A Tax Free Regular Income For Senior Citizens by Ishita Sharma
When you become old and do not work, your monthly income stops. How to manage your monthly expenses, medical expenses? These questions are common for all senior citizens. In order to get regular incomes, people save money in various forms of investments like retirement plans, provident funds, fixed deposits etc. There is one more option…
Benefits of Cayenne For Senior Citizens’ Diets by Sharon Elrod
Alternative and Complementary treatments are finally getting some long overdue recognition. Senior citizens have been among the groups of people lobbying for non-traditional medical treatment of disease. One of those non-traditional methodologies is the use of herbal medicine. Among the herbs getting appropriate accolades these days is Cayenne. Most of us think of it as…
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…
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…
Fraudbuster Reports from Fraud Protection Network Can Protect Senior Citizens from Financial Losses
Fraudbuster Reports from Fraud Protection Network Can Protect Senior Citizens from Financial Losses New services are designed to offer added protections for the vulnerable senior citizen market and will provide guidance and help for these at-risk individuals. The launch of Fraudbuster Reports by leading consumer and investor protection services firm Fraud Protection Network (FPN) is…
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…
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…
Starting a Home Based Business – Senior Citizens Require Supplemental Income by Jed Tooke
The need to have extra earnings is felt more when one retires. It is for this reason that many people become interested in the idea of starting a home based business to increase their income. It is seen that generally younger people are preferred for work over older workers because of the mistaken belief that…
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…
Healthy Eating – 5 Dietary Requirements For Senior Citizens by Christine Abbate
Healthy eating, whether as a child or senior citizen is a vital part of a healthy and active lifestyle. Your nutritional needs are pretty much the same at 40, 50, 60 and beyond as they were when you were younger–with some minor variations. As we grow older, our bodies becomes less forgiving, and we will…
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,…
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…
Life Insurance Schemes Aimed At Senior Citizens by Bobby E Richardson
I remember reading a news post once about a man in Florida that was arrested in a Life Insurance scam. It had been estimated that he had stolen millions in Life Insurance money from our senior citizens. Just thinking about the story infuriates me, and inspired me to give a few pointers out to seniors…
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…
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…
Massage For Senior Citizens – Benefits and Precautions by Eva Gnech
Probably the most important benefit of massage is the pleasure of human touch, and the companionship provided during massage therapy sessions. This provides a relaxation which alone may relieve some of the loneliness, depression and fears that many seniors suffer from. A recent study found that all senior citizens who were receiving regular massages showed…
Senior Citizens Moving – How to Decide If It’s Time to Move by Jennifer Strong
At what time rearranging, it is significant to remember that who will be moving, not only when and where the move will be happening. This is very important, as some people need a little bit extra in the approach of preparation and accommodation when it comes to the huge method that is moving. Senior citizens,…
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…
Health Care for Senior Citizens – About Arthritis by KV Gopalakrishnan
Once you cross the threshold of fifty years, it is best to be aware of some typical diseases which have the potential to diminish your enjoyment of everyday living. Arthritis is certainly one of the ailments that falls into this class. This article offers you, in a nutshell, information about the disease, as well as…
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…
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…
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…
Senior Citizens Can Do Well in Network Marketing by Irene Mori
If you have become a senior citizen, you have reached the golden years. It is time to enjoy life. Hopefully, you are healthy enough in mind and body to gain fulfillment in the autumn of your years. Senior citizens have earned the right to sit back, relax, and enjoy life. Often this is not possible…
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…
Information Speed Reader For Senior Citizens – Blog and RSS Readers by Robert McCluskey
This is a great time to be alive if you are an information junkie, especially if you are a senior citizen and have more time on your hands to indulge your love of information than you did during your younger years. With the Internet you can read, listen and watch to your heart’s content. But,…
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…
Great Gifts For Senior Citizens by Scott Moger
We all know that one person (or couple) in our life that nearly brings us to the brink of a nervous breakdown during the holidays because we absolutely can’t find anything to buy for them. It’s a common problem, as some people just seem to literally have everything. But especially difficult is grandpa and/or grandma….
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 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,…
Memory Techniques For Senior Citizens – Secrets to a Lasting Memory! by Carson Hill
The mind is very capable of growing and generating beyond what we give it credit for! Senior citizens can greatly reduce their brains lack of focus by taking time for small brain stimulation sessions each day. I recommend starting your brain exercise five minutes a day, Monday through Friday and gradually working up to a…
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…
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…
Senior Citizen Laser Eye Surgery by Dr. Frank Thomnpson
Presbyopia is one of the most common conditions affecting senior citizens nowadays. Presbyopia is caused by the eye’s inability to focus in old age, especially with near objects. Thus, blurring of vision occurs, more prominently in the dark. Presbyopia typically presents with blurring of vision when looking at near objects, requiring patients to hold objects…
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…
Why is Bankruptcy a Growing Problem For the Senior Citizen Generation by Gerald Lewis
Today, senior citizens are facing bankruptcy at an alarming rate. Why is that? The two main reasons is simply time and money. Because of increase prices for our normal goods and the fact that seniors are living longer today more that ever before, seniors are out living there money more and more. Sometimes is poor…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Multivitamins For Senior Citizens – Why Some Types Are Better Than Others by Michael Walters
The effectiveness of multivitamins is due in large part to the fact that they are targeted towards specific demographics. There are multivitamins just for the elderly, for women and even specifically for men. The ones targeted towards senior citizens in particularly raise questions. It’s fairly simple – people think about multivitamins targeted at senior citizens…
Medicare Part D & Senior Citizens by Rick Martino
Medicare Part D, since its launch in January 2006 has acted as a boon to senior citizens. The senior citizens are quite happy investing in the plans offered under part D. The plans are very clear & present the exact view of the offerings so as not making the senior people to think about it…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Mobile Carwash; Senior Citizens and Mobile Homes by Lance Winslow
Senior citizens are generally not a large marketing segment for mobile detailers or car washers, however, they should not be ignored. You will find in a near by area a seniors-only mobile home park. You will also find square dance clubs and senior centers. All of these places can be extremely good places to look…
Health Insurance for Senior Citizens – Why Do You Need It? by KV Gopalakrishnan
When you are more than fifty years of age, it is natural that your requirements for medical assistance increases. Periodical visits to Medical centers become important now for safeguarding you from health problems and also for making it possible for you to recoup should you fall ill. Until now, you had been keeping mostly healthy…
Advocacy for Senior Citizens: Getting Your Loved One the Best Care Available by Matthew G Young
A senior care consultant can play a very helpful role in your loved one’s care. There is no set requirement for the professional background of a senior care consultant; they can be nurses, doctors, or even experienced caregivers. The main thing that this profession needs is a good idea of all the options available to…
Keeping Senior Citizens Active by Matthew G Young
Just like anyone else, senior citizens like to stay active. Having a list of activities for your elderly relatives to do will keep them active and alert. Both mental and physical stimulation are proven to be healthy for senior citizens, it’s only a matter of finding the activities that they enjoy the most. This goes…
Gifts for Senior Citizens by David Stillwagon
Whether it is at Christmas time or a birthday coming up buying gifts for some people seems to take up time and a lot of pondering. Do you want to buy something practical that they can use all the time or maybe surprise them with something unique, much of the decision depends on the person…
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…
Quality Personal Security Devices for Senior Citizens by Dharmendar Kumar
Some of the sectors of human society are largely vulnerable to criminal atrocities. Besides women and children, the two most vulnerable groups, there is another that is slowly but steadily coming to the forefront. It is the senior citizens. Security Aspects for Senior Citizens Even the best of athletes and strong men grow weaker and…
Senior Citizen Travel Insurance – Baby Boomer Travelers Need This Protection by Susan Elizabeth
One of the favorite activities of senior citizens and baby boomers is traveling. There are large numbers of travel agencies and tour groups that specialize in providing travel adventures to seniors. And one of the things that is most important when you are a boomer and you are out traveling around the country or the…
Medicare Supplemental Insurance Plans for Senior Citizens by Brant Reed
For senior citizens, having medical coverage through the federal government’s Medicare program is literally a lifesaver. Many of these senior citizens would not be able to afford the basic medical care that they need without Medicare. This social insurance program allows them to stay healthy and enjoy a longer life than they might otherwise enjoy…
Health Insurance – Boon For Senior Citizens by Mike James Soni
Water, Water everywhere but not a drop to drink! That was how Senior Citizens felt some years ago when the Health Insurance companies were selective to cater to them. With better medical conditions, people are able to live longer and healthier. However, age does bring some health related issues that needs to be taken care…