June 5, 2008
With the popularity of the Internet and online newspapers, obituaries no longer have to be short blurbs under 50 words. Several sites are now including full obituaries for everyone,...
March 4, 2008
Caring for an elderly person can be very stressful, time consuming, and expensive. It doesn't have to be that way if you follow these easy steps.
December 12, 2006
Finding senior care resources can be challenging if you don't know how to start. There are many resources available to help senior citizens. Since some senior adults are not...
December 4, 2006
Hearing impairment has far reaching implications not only for the individual with the loss, but also for those close to them. A recent study by the University of Florida indicates...
December 1, 2006
For many seniors, growing older may mean a change of residence. Changes in your financial situation, your growing inability to do routine maintenance or personal changes in your...
November 29, 2006
Many airlines, hotels, and cruise lines offer discounts to senior adult travelers. By taking advantage of these deals you can save hundreds, even thousands, of dollars (depending...
November 26, 2006
The Great Depression was a national and, in some respects, international catastrophe that paralyzed our society for nearly a decade. As Americans reflect on the history of the...
November 25, 2006
Not all senior adults require assistance. Many live independently in their own homes or in senior adult apartments. Many others live in assisted living residences where they receive...
November 24, 2006
Common sense and statistics tell us clearly that as our population ages, there will be a growing number of seniors who, through the death of a spouse, midlife divorce or prolonged...
November 24, 2006
If you care for your elderly loved one at home, you will need to plan a workable daily routine to implement his or her care. There is no one nursing care routine that will meet...
November 11, 2006
One of the most difficult decisions you will ever have to make is that of moving an elderly loved one to a nursing home. Yet there are times when the severity of a senior's...
November 7, 2006
Advances in health care and higher standards of living mean that senior citizens can look forward to more vital and productive years of retirement. Higher life expectancy also...
October 29, 2006
It is important that adult children know that memory loss is a sign of old age. By the time a person is in their late seventies, they will have lost approximately 10 percent of...
October 18, 2006
Buying Christmas gifts for grandparents can be a bit tricky. More than likely, they don't need any of the typically "useful" gifts, but on the other hand, you don't...
June 14, 2006
You've worked since you weren't much more than a kid and now you are finally nearing the day that you have waited for since you cashed that first paycheck. You are about...
June 13, 2006
Years ago, folks in their senior years weren't likely to remain in the work force; they seemed content to be winding down. Today's seniors are a vibrant, active group,...
May 28, 2006
The term "retirement community" can refer to many types of housing available to seniors. Typically, it is used to describe a community specifically for people ages 55...
May 28, 2006
Assisted living facilities offer seniors the opportunity of living in an independent environment coupled with the convenience of 24-hour access to personal assistance. Typically,...
May 27, 2006
You've waited for decades for this day to come, and it is finally here. You are officially retired and are the envy of your coworkers. You and your spouse are considering a...
May 24, 2006
It's a pleasure to plan party games and activities for seniors. The first thing you need to determine is the limitation of your party-goers. For instance, someone who suffers from...
