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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Of course I talk to myself. Who else can I trust?
Talking to yourself out loud in public is a sign of mental illness. True or false? If you said true then I am in need of serious psychiatric counseling. Over the past six weeks I have been seriously challenged with numerous, stressful family and eldercare situations – coming at me from all sides and at…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
A Senior Citizen In Juvenile Hall by Eva Fry
It was my first time speaking at Juvenile Hall, I was terrified! I had seen enough movies to know I didn’t want to be there. As I hurried through the metal detectors, and pushed through the big metal doors, my heart was pounding and I was filled with fear. I wondered if I would get…
Ophthalmologists Warn that Fireworks-Related Injuries Can Cause Permanent Vision Loss
Ophthalmologists Warn that Fireworks-Related Injuries Can Cause Permanent Vision Loss American Academy of Ophthalmology and Nevada Academy of Ophthalmology urge parents to closely supervise children when around fireworks LAS VEGAS – June 26, 2013 – As the Fourth of July holiday approaches and Americans make plans to celebrate the stars and stripes with a…
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…
“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….
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 –…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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,…