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Getting older and retiring is no reason to quit on life and curl up and die. Shake off that self-pity and "woe is me" mentality and find power in positive thinking. Positive thinking is a powerful thing and yes, mind over matter does sometimes work, especially if that "matter" is your body! Some people as they age are so full of life and grab life's experiences by the horns. These are th

Senior travel is growing in popularity. Instead of relaxing at home, a large number of senior citizens are making the decision to get out and travel. If you are a senior citizen and you are interested in taking a summer vacation, you may be wondering which summer vacation destination is best. All around the [...]

Summer has officially arrived and it is a great reminder to all of us who have been hibernating indoors to go out and get some exercise and a little sun. Exercise is key to improving fitness, and a little sun will boost critical vitamin D production and contribute to good health overall. Even overweight seniors who walked [...]

Summer has officially arrived and it is a great reminder to all of us who have been hibernating indoors to go out and get some exercise and a little sun. Exercise is key to improving fitness, and a little sun will boost critical vitamin D production and contribute to good health overall. Even overweight seniors who walked [...]

As a massage therapist for 25 years I worked hard using my upper body and legs while giving a massage. I also had a large yard in Hawaii filled with all sorts of tropical plants which also required using my body in gardening and harvesting.I retired from massage and sold my place in Hawaii 4 years ago. I didn't realize it immediately but I needed something to replace the strength training I got na

Cynthia Zenner took Landmark Education’s Self-Expression and Leadership program in Atlanta, and the area of life she wanted to impact was educating people about elderly people who are dealing with Alzheimer’s disease. She created a symposium at her church, the All Saints Episcopal Church in Atlanta, where a panel of experts came together on May [...]

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Laws to protect seniors and dependent adults from abuse by court-appointed conservators are under threat as California lawmakers seek painful cuts to close the state's $15.2-billion budget deficit.The laws were part of a sweeping reform package signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger two years ago after a Los Angeles Times series had exposed theft, abuse and negligence by some professional conservato

Mobile phones and gadgets are now getting packed with new cool features and twists that you can practically do almost anything with it. More features the more complicated it gets specially for seniors who most of the time prefer having just the basic functionality. My father won’t have anything to do with mobile phones though he [...]

We received this story on one of our treasured Texas customers, and want to share it with you: “Rex,” a Houston, Texas veteran, can’t access low-cost drugs from the Veterans Administration. And, he can’t afford the drug prices charged at his local drugstores. So, he does what he has to with his tight budget. [...]

We have received this story about one of our long-time customers in Florida, and thought it would interest you: “Cecilia,” a senior in the Tampa, Florida suburb of Oldsmar, is coping with high blood pressure, arthritis and osteoporosis. While she takes several prescription drugs to manage her health, she doesn’t buy them from [...]

School may be out and all you can think about is hitting the beach, but if you're a high school student who is thinking about a career in nursing, there are some things you should be thinking about while you're enjoying the summer sun.Most nursing programs have waiting lists. Did you know that? Well you do now. There are some that don't but they may not be nearby or where you have always dreamed o

Fresh legs and new faces may have given Team India a young look but coach Garry Kirsten believes senior players can still play a role in the side even though they are not part of the mix right now. Kirsten said that the senior players are very much part of his scheme of things even though it's time to blood some youngsters. "You know that there are some senior players available to play one-day cr

All the attention goes to hypertension because it's linked to stroke, heart attack and a number of other conditions. Many seniors have to watch out for high blood pressure. Sometimes though, hypotension aka low blood pressure is more of a threat. High blood pressure happens when the blood vessels narrow too much, making the heart to have to pump hard to get blood flowing throughout the b

According to the new long term study, healthy seniors who are physically active and exercise for more than 60 minutes each week can lessen their chances of disability as they age. The researchers looked at 805 adults between the ages 50 and 72 at enrollment and followed for them for 13 years. Each [...]

According to the new long term study, healthy seniors who are physically active and exercise for more than 60 minutes each week can lessen their chances of disability as they age. The researchers looked at 805 adults between the ages 50 and 72 at enrollment and followed for them for 13 years. Each [...]

Remember me? I'm the Diabetic Seniors webmaster and I'm back! Not that I was down or out, just away and busy working on various projects, some of which include the DiabeticSeniors.com site. Over the many months since my last post I've added a bunch of articles, too many to list here so check them out yourself. I hope to do more frequent posting here, but I don't want to post unless I truly have so

It’s college graduation season – and while this season gives me numerous blogging topics for www.flippingburgersandbeyond.blogspot.com – I’m talking about something different in this www.mrslieutenant.blogspot.com post. And this something different is that, throughout the U.S., there are graduating college seniors who, as ROTC cadets, are now being commissioned as officers in the diff

Simple exercising and dietary steps can ensure better health and prolonged life and as such senior bodybuilding is an activity that can prove to be very beneficial because it helps to create a healthier senior person

So here we are finally getting some wonderful weather. It feels more like summer than spring though since it is in the high 80's here. So hubby has been bugging me about posting and I looked at the posts and realized it has been a while since I posted. So I figured it was time for a story. I guess this story is more of some small antidotes rather than a short story but here goes.... For tho

It's sad but true: FCAT scores for high school seniors who have to retake the test because they failed it in the past are never that good, and this year is no exception. Statewide, 16 percent of them passed the...

The season of FCAT results is officially upon us, with the second set of data in two weeks due out Thursday morning. Florida's K-12 chancellor, Frances Haithcock, has sent a memo to superintendents alerting them that the scores for seniors...

In April 2008, the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing called "Caring for Our Seniors: How Can We Support Those on the Frontlines?"The hearing focused on issues related to family caregivers, workforce development and training for direct care workers and health care providers specialized in working with older adults.Statement of Committee Member:Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI),

In my country particularly in my place,Seniors dont have any benefits pertaining to their age.They got no support from the government.Best example is my Grandmother.She hasn't any pensions as she hasn't worked before.She is now living with my parent's help and any other family members,luckily.She's a stayed at home Mom and grandmom all her life.There is a chance to claim your pension if you reach the age of 60.But that pension will not all be guaranteed.The pension depends on how long you've work and how much you have contributed,part of the tax you paid.It takes more years before you can have it or never.I found this very disturbing because I am now living in a country where everything matters.Seniors are entitled to a medicare and got nothing to worry when claming it so long as they hav

With age comes wisdom, and now new research suggests happiness tags along for the ride. Surveys of Americans taken since 1972 suggest that plenty of older people are quite happy, with more than half of black men and women over the age of 80 saying they’re “very happy,” with older white men and women following suit. Young [...]

You must vote in May to keep the Homestead tax cap for 65 and over, even if you are not 65 yet.  If you are a Texas homeowner then this is VERY important to you.  If not, I am sure this will be important to all your friends.   If you agree, please pass along to all on your email lists.   I am sending this email to everyone on my email address list who lives in Texas. I want to be sure you are aware of a constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot at the May election.  It is an amendment to correct an error made by the lawmakers when they voted for a reduction in school property taxes in 2005.   When the lawmakers voted for a one-third reduction in school property taxes beginning in 2006 and to be completed this year, they forgot about the homestea

When the body starts to age, it naturally becomes less efficient at processing and using the available nutrients. Because of this and a variety of other reasons, seniors are far more prone to developing illnesses as they age. As you take more medication to battle these new illnesses, the body has a harder time breaking [...]

Madeleine Wagner couldn’t believe her good fortune. The Mitchell High School senior had hoped to collect maybe $1,000 in local scholarships, to help offset the costs of attending Flagler College in the fall. Never did she expect to snare more...

Not your father’s emergency response system How technology can aid seniors, caregivers in their own homes By Robert Powell, MarketWatch Last Update: 3:38 PM ET Apr 19, 2008 BOSTON (MarketWatch) — Older Americans and their family caregivers are at long last warming to the notion of using technology to achieve their respective goals. Older Americans want to age in place and [...]

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If you think seniors are sedate and don’t like a challenge, drop by the Duxbury Senior Center on a Tuesday afternoon. Wii rules. The hot new Nintendo video game system was recently introduced and shows promise of becoming a big hit — as [...]

Maintaining Your Health and Vitality: A Guide for Seniors and Their Families (Paperback)By John, T. Fodor EdD Buy new: $16.95$16.95 First tagged “pregnancy” by J. Lyon Layden “Author: The Other Side of Yore” [...]

The Wager: A Humorous Novel About Dog Parks, Seniors, and Gambling for Love Later in Life (Paperback)By Rosemary Patterson Buy new: $14.99$14.995 used and new from $11.99 Customer Rating: First tagged “baby boomer” by Rosemary [...]

Online dating for seniors is popular because it is a user-friendly process. Regardless of your past computer experience you can send in your profile to a site that offers online dating for seniors with ease. Of course, some sites will charge you money to sign up, but that process can also be easy to handle. [...]

Word count: 605 Character width: 60 Resource box: 4 lines Seniors Healthcare Is A Personal Choice! By Raymond Angus © Raymond Angus - All Rights reserved Your personal seniors health care should be a hand tooled program created by a single individual. You! Before you dash into the next room screaming you have no idea how to do it. Remember, we're talking about your physical well being...even your very life! You don't have to become a doctor, or an accountant, to decide the best senior healthcare program available. Specifically, we're talking about a program that with some fine tuning will fit both your needs and your pocket book. Health care for seniors is a broad field. It's peopled by many insurance companies that come in countless sizes and shapes. But keep in mind that each senior

I guess the new layout has to wait. I’ve been indulging lately that I barely had any time to sit in front of the computer for a day straight. I’ll try to whip something up when I get back, with hopefully lots of stories and adventures to tell. (I’m really not in a blogging mood, so pictures will have to do…) Last Friday, I officially ended my BlueREP CORE duties and celebrated a successful year for BlueREP and the incoming core as well. I tried not to be sad and all because I’m pretty sure I’m still going to be active (maybe even more so!) next school year and will still help out with the new core. There are no words to describe how proud I am that my dear blockmate and friend, Emjo is now the new Company Manager for BlueREP. I am very excited for the

(HealthDay News) -- Older Americans are being injured during slips and falls on escalators at increasing rates, a new study finds. The rate of injuries to older adults riding escalators more than... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

When I was a child in the early sixties, the age of sixty was old, not because I was six and anyone older than 21 was decrepit, but because seniors in their sixties were seen as waiting by their firesides to die. Five decades later, the conceptual view of seniors is more likely to be them bathing on the beaches of Borneo or other exotic places instead of sitting by their firesides. Greater advances in health care mean that people are not only living longer but are fitter and ealthier, in control of their health and lives. Seniors over fifty are thankfully no longer prepared to accept their life is over. There are many things that they are attempting both by travelling and being more adventurous on their own doorstep. I have been a passionate scuba diver for over thirty years and I have lea

Love to spend time in the sun? Sun exposure is one of the best ways to increase your vitamin D level and recent studies have concluded that it can lower your risk of death from certain diseases. Some potentially fatal diseases that are being connected with a deficiency of vitamin D are multiple sclerosis, high [...]

Wong Lee & Associates We are an established and fast growing mid-size CPA firm in Singapore providing audit, accounting, tax and advisory services. Due to the fast growth in our firm, we provide ample learning opportunities and exposure in various sectors to motivated individuals, with attractive remuneration package for successful candidates. Requirements: At least 2-5 years relevant... Klik untuk melihat info lowongan kerja selengkapnya.

Wong Lee & Associates We are an established and fast growing mid-size CPA firm in Singapore providing audit, accounting, tax and advisory services. Due to the fast growth in our firm, we provide ample learning opportunities and exposure in various sectors to motivated individuals, with attractive remuneration package for successful candidates. Requirements: At least 2-5 years relevant... Klik untuk melihat info lowongan kerja selengkapnya.

With an online dating service, there are lots of choices. Not since high school or college will you find such a large number of potential dates and mates in one place. It can be heartening just to know that there are many single seniors out there who would love to find a loving partner. More: [...]

For the more senior folks trying your hand at internet dating can be a little scary. It is not the same as meeting some one face to face for a normal date. Dating is regularly been traditional for the younger generation who are in the early stages of exploring relationships to try their hand at [...]

If you do not genuinely care about seniors or retirees, then you will not last in the senior market. Winning the approval of seniors requires, patience, consistency, and the will to really want to help them live the best retirement lifestyle they can. More: continued here

The great thing about reading a study, or a report about a study, showing ... well, just for example, that EHRs don't save any money, or that drinking alcohol is good for you, is that, gosh darn it, there's always...

Love is not only an intoxication for the youth but an amazing potion for the solitary seniors, as well. As one moves over to the wrong side of fifty, the need for companionship shoots up among those seniors who didn’t hunt for a partner in their prime. So, up goes the number of online dating [...]

We are currently working on websites centered around senior citizens and the needs of senior citizens. As the baby-boom generation is coming closer and closer to retirement, and as technology becomes more prevalent in American households and throughout the world, we’ve identified the need for websites centered around seniors. SeniorsUnited SeniorsConnection SeniorsVacations SeniorsCollege SeniorsHealthy SeniorsRomance SeniorsInvestment SeniorsEducation SeniorsCommunities As we are constantly building and improving our [...]

It is just another one of those joys of aging. The risk of developing high blood pressure increases as we get older. The increased risk actually begins in midlife. Men over the age of 45 and women over the age of 55 are more apt to develop high blood pressure than younger people. The risk [...]

These days solving a financial problem these days is no longer a thing to be pestered about. The upcoming of n number of financial solutions in the form of loans and loan schemes have been able to create a marked difference in people. Today, they no longer feel tensed because they know that they have a regular income in the form of salary and if they have any financial emergency, they can take the help of any financial program. However, in all this, we simply forget about all the people who no longer have their job, as they have retired from their job and could be in dire need of money. In such cases, these senior citizens definitely feel out of place and feel completely helpless. However, the initiation that has been taken up by some organizations to introduce plans and financial schemes

by nscIn 2007 the Bulldogs will endure the losses of a handful of seniors. Fresno State's offense will bid adeu to both Clifton Smith and Ryan Wendell. On the defensive side of the ball the Bulldogs will say goodbye to Marcus Riley (ouch), Damon Jenkins, Tyler Clutts, and Charles Tolbert. On special teams the Bulldogs say goodbye to Clint Stitser and Kyle Zimmerman. Obviously there are more seniors moving on such as Shannon Dorsey and Jesus Tapia but the players listed above are the ones that will be the most important to replace. How Fresno State goes about replacing these key players may determine what happens on the field of play in 2008. Since the offense has the least amount of work to do we will start with them.2008 Bulldogs Offense: Key Losses: Clifton Smith and Ryan Wendell. Key re

An employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Aging returned from a funeral to find his home burgled.  Among the items missing was his laptop issued by the department which contained information on approximately 21,000 senior citizens.  Information included names, addresses, Social Security numbers, medical information, and recently services on the part of the department.  There was no encryption on the machine, just the customary double‑password.   Talk about bad timing.  The Department of Aging was actually in the process of encrypting computers when the burglary took place (all computers are encrypted as of the time of the press release), but the stolen laptop was one of those not yet encrypted.  There's not much to say here.  One of the engineering creeds (that applies to pretty much anything in life) is "you've got to start somewhere"  This is very true with data encryption.  Encrypting takes time and a multitude of resourc

Moderate exercise may stall vascular dementia(Reuters)Reuters - Older adults who regularly walkfor exercise may help lower their risk of vascular dementia,the second-most common form of this disorder after Alzheimer'sdisease, a study published Wednesday suggests. Doctors get reprieve on Medicare cut(AP)AP - Lawmakers have crafted a six-month reprieve for physicians facing a 10 percent rate cut when treating Medicare patients, congressional aides and advocacy groups said Tuesday. Most Medicare Recipients Ignore Colorectal Cancer Screening(HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — The majority of Americans inMedicare aren't getting screened for colorectal cancer, a major killer,even though the screening is free, a new study finds. Bookmark to:

In 2004 and 2005, three drugs -- the blood thinner warfarin, the diabetes drug insulin and the heart drug digoxin -- caused about 58,000 emergency room visits a year in those 65 and older, which amounts to a full third of all U.S. emergency room visits by senior citizens. All three are drugs for which it is difficult to determine the correct dose. Researchers were attempting to determine the danger posed to senor citizens by a long list of drugs that have been deemed "potentially inappropriate" for use in the elderly. But the 41 drugs accounted for just 3.6 percent of emergency room visits. Instead, three well-known, commonly used drugs caused the most problems. Warfarin can cause excessive bleeding, insulin sometimes causes blood sugar levels to drop to dangerous levels, and digoxin can cause problems ranging from nausea to erratic heartbeats.

In 2004 and 2005, three drugs -- the blood thinner warfarin, the diabetes drug insulin and the heart drug digoxin -- caused about 58,000 emergency room visits a year in those 65 and older, which amounts to a full third of all U.S. emergency room visits by senior citizens. All three are drugs for which it is difficult to determine the correct dose. Researchers were attempting to determine the danger posed to senor citizens by a long list of drugs that have been deemed "potentially inappropriate" for use in the elderly. But the 41 drugs accounted for just 3.6 percent of emergency room visits. Instead, three well-known, commonly used drugs caused the most problems. Warfarin can cause excessive bleeding, insulin sometimes causes blood sugar levels to drop to dangerous levels, and digoxin can cause problems ranging from nausea to erratic heartbeats.

This is an untapped market that no other video-game-system makers have tried to reach. Sedgebrook retirement community residents tested many of the season's hottest toys to determine which toys their grandchildren might like. "The assumption was that they'd give their grandchildren the toys they approved. But it didn't quite turn out that way. The Nintendo Wii was so popular that the residents clamored for their own. Today, each of the Erickson chain's retirement communities, including Sedgebrook, outside Chicago, owns at least one

In one of my previous posts I have already mentioned that free niches can be found in different ways, but the 2 most common ways are: starting to earn money on your hobby or think of the services that you, as a customer, don’t get at all or their quality (or performance) is unsatisfactory. Here is a story of Adrienne Simpson who started a high profit business after personally discovering a need. (more…)

Some Colorado Springs, CO seniors are getting a new family member to love and care for…and to bring more life into their own lives. Thanks to a new program, Senior Citizens Pet Companionship Program, which is administered by the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region, in Colorado. The program was originally funded by a retired banker and college economics teacher, but the Humane Society hopes more people will donate to the program. Monty, a more-than-cute Jack Russell terrier, didn’t exactly save Joan Bourell’s life, but he sure made it better. Since getting the dog last spring, the 77-year-old Colorado Springs, Colo., woman has lost 32 pounds and her diabetes has stabilized, thanks to the six daily walks she takes around her apartment complex with Monty. And, she says, “I’m not lonely anymore.” The arrangement is made even sweeter by the fact that Bourell — a retired drapery seamstress who lives on Social Security — doesn’t have to pay f

By: Varian Sperks At every stage of life, nutrition is vitally important. We all require healthy foods to help our bodies thrive, regardless of age, but seniors and elderly men and women have specialized nutritional needs.There are several factors affecting nutrition and healthy dietary choices for seniors. One area that greatly affects the health needs of the elderly is basic body composition. Hormonal activity, for example, decreases as a person ages. This results in weight gain and the loss of muscle and bone.Here are some other health considerations for people enjoying their senior years:FluidsThe amount of water that is present in the human body naturally decreases as we age. Fluid levels can also be affected by personal choices and habits. Many seniors claim that they just don't feel thirsty, so the simply don't drink enough water. For others it's difficult or inconvenient to pour a glass of water. Regardless of the reasons, too many seniors suffer with dehydration. Older men

The aspects of gardening for seniors benefits their health and well being while being therapeutic and allowing them to stay active and productive.Gardening in itself is an enjoyable pastime and an excellent form of exercise for mobility, flexibility, use of motor skills while helping to improve strength and endurance. This type of physical activity also helps to prevent osteoporosis, reduces stress levels while promoting relaxation to help you rest better at night.A few good words of advice for seniors who garden is to warm up by doing a few stretches before starting any gardening activities and working with your garden tools. Doing this will help reduce any muscle soreness you may experience later on.Also, drink plenty of liquids (avoiding alcohol), to keep your body well hydrated.Be sure to take care of cuts, bruises scrapes and insect bites right away to help avoid infection.Try and work in the garden early in the morning or late in the day to avoid blazing midday sun and heat which

When it comes to financial freedom and seniors, many wind up working because they have not planned for financial independence in their future. The rising cost of living coupled with inadequate savings make it impossible for some seniors to be financially free. However, there is a growing number of seniors who are actually choosing to be [...]

Seniors, advocates push for new laws in'08 legislative session - The Virginian-Pilot Seniors, advocates push for new laws in'08 legislative sessionThe Virginian-Pilot, VA -12 hours agoThat was a central theme this morning at the 11th Annual Legislative Event, sponsored by the Greater Hampton Roads Coalition onAging, which represents… Aging at Home cash will benefit town, province - Tillsonburg News Agingat Home cash will benefit town, provinceTillsonburg News,  Canada -15 hours agoEarmarked forAgingat Home, the cash is designed to support new and existing services that help keepseniorsactive, vital, and in their own homes for as… Tough sell in senior market - Los Angeles Times Tough sell in senior marketLos Angeles Times, CA -22 hours ago"Seniorsdon't spend big, they have a lot of time to pick and choose and, if they don't like what they get, they complain." Japan has beenagingfor some… G

Parkinson's Linked to Risk of Alzheimer's(HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) — Relatives of people withParkinson's disease face up to a 73 percent increased risk for developingAlzheimer's disease, suggests a new study that says genetics could be toblame. Cholesterol therapy slows lung function decline(Reuters)Reuters - Treatment with statins, thewidely prescribed class of cholesterol-lowering drugs, appearsto slow the age-related decline in lung function in elderlyindividuals, even among those who smoke, according to a reportin the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical CareMedicine. Medicare Changes Didn't Alter Cancer Care(HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, Oct. 8 (HealthDay News) — A 2003 overhaul of Medicare thatchanged the way oncologists are reimbursed for their services did notalter cancer patients'perceptions of their quality of care, a new surveyfound. In New Hampshire, health care sways elderly votes(Reuters) Reute

Senior food program seeks $1 million - Midland Daily News Senior food program seeks $1 millionMidland Daily News, MI -14 hours agoBy Tony Lascari Hundreds ofseniorsdepend on food from the Council onAgingof Clare and Gladwin counties, and now the council is depending on the… County supply of health care prompts concern as boomers age - Santa Cruz Sentinel County supply of health care prompts concern as boomersageSanta Cruz Sentinel, CA -Oct 28, 2007As baby boomersage, county health leaders hope coordinating arrangements like Merrill and Dunning's will help a greater number ofseniorsgrow old in their… Bookmark to:

Simple blood test could predict Alzheimer's risk(Reuters)Reuters - Researchers have developed a simpleblood test that may be able to predict whether mild lapses ofmemory could be an early sign of Alzheimer's disease. Nicotine may ease Parkinson's symptoms: U.S. study(Reuters)Reuters - Nicotine may help ease some of thedebilitating and uncontrollable tremors and twitches caused byParkinson's disease and its treatment, researchers said onWednesday. Parkinson's tie to impulsiveness studied(AP)AP - Your brain is supposed to fire a"hold your horses"signal when faced with a tough choice. But a brain implant that stops the tremors of Parkinson's disease may block that signal a new explanation for why some Parkinson's patients become hugely impulsive. U.S. lawmakers blast lax private Medicare oversight(Reuters)Reuters - U.S. lawmakers criticized Medicareon Tuesday for failing to properly audit the privately runhealth plans that provide coverage for

Online dating isn't just for young people. Today there are many, many places online for vibrant, enthusiastic seniors to meet people. They all offer different services and provide features that you may or may not like. But in general, online dating can be a very positive experience for the single senior. With an online dating service, there are lots of choices and dating opportunities. Not since high school or college will you find such a large number of potential dates and mates in one place. It can be heartening just to know that there are many single seniors out there who would love to find a loving partner. Since there are so many people on the Internet dating scene, it should be enough proof that it does work, right? Some people are a little iffy about putting themselves out to strangers, but with the advancing technology making the world smaller and smaller everyday, the word "stranger" sometimes means nothing anymore. Online dating sites give you a wide list of people to choose

11 ways for seniors to get out of credit card debt By John Egan Before she sought help from the nonprofit Consolidated Credit Counseling Services Inc. about three years ago, Joyce Roberts' credit card debt had swelled to between $10,000 and $15,000. This Massachusetts baby boomer had essentially gone bust.Now Roberts, 51, pays $270 a month through Consolidated Credit Counseling in hopes of erasing her credit card debt within the next year. She no longer has any credit cards -- just an ATM card. Roberts says the debt mounted because she'd been making only the minimum monthly payments on her credit card bills -- something she advises others not to do."I was always a day late and a dollar short," Roberts says. "I've never gotten really close to being financially secure."Once the debt is eliminated, Roberts plans to quit her part-time weekend gig at McDonald's but maintain her full-time job as a customer service representative at an optical supply company. Worki

I’ll continue on the natural gas theme next week…in the meantime. I increased my position in Chartwells Senior Housing yesterday bringing CSH.UN up to just over 5% of my portfolio. “Chartwell is a growth-oriented investment trust owning and managing a complete spectrum of seniors housing communities. It is the largest participant in the Canadian seniors housing business and the third largest in North America. Chartwell will capitalize on the strong demographic trends present in its markets to grow internally and through accretive acquisitions. Chartwell also has an exclusive option to purchase stabilized communities from Spectrum, Canada's largest and fastest growing seniors housing development company.”-The company is well positioned to capitalize on the aging North American demographic-They have a significant presence in the higher margin category of retirement homes (ie-retired wealthy people)-I’ve recently talked to a few people who have just placed their parents in a Ch

Some seniors find they need a financial freedom plan because suddenly the years have caught up with them. Each year they put off until tomorrow what they should have done today and may find themselves in a precarious position as a result of inadequate planning. In certain instances, seniors are forced to cash out retirement funds [...]

In the first part of this article we highlighted the importance of strength training while dieting to lose weight. I introduced the idea that underneath your body fat you have a strong musculoskeletal system. There’s a lot of muscle mass and good, strong bones underneath all of that body fat. If you find a strategy to conserve that muscle, even while you’re losing body fat, then you can have a much more successful weight loss experience and can end up with a strong skeleton and strong muscles at the end of your regimen. The way to do that is to engage in basic weight-bearing strength training while you are pursuing a diet. You don’t have to go crazy on this. I am not suggesting that you go to the gym and start pumping iron on the bench press, 50 reps a day, or that you exhaust your body with crazy workouts. It turns out that you don’t even need to stress your body very much to maintain the current muscle mass that you have. Just 15 seconds of stress creates new

Did you know that strength training is crucial for successfully losing weight and keeping it off? I’m talking about weight-bearing exercise. It doesn’t have to be a huge, hulking workout where you’re trying to look like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his prime, it just has to be some basic strength training. Why is strength training important for losing weight? Strength training is important because many people try to starve themselves into weight loss. They think it’s all about controlling calories. Unfortunately, a lot of dieticians and nutritionists don’t really understand strength training, and they also think that it’s just about calories: Calories in, and calories out. You consume extra calories, you’ll gain body fat. If you have a calorie deficit, you’re going to lose weight. While this may be true, this approach is only part of the picture. Sure, you need a calorie deficit to lose weight, but how does your body actually use calories? It

Our dot-com technocrats were inundating and topping up our virtual world with all sorts of oddly-named social networks for our geeky yuppies beyond what they can absorb today. But all of them have failed to notice that our greying populace particularly our deeply loved grannies, and granddads who were calling for a virtual cozy place in which they can chill out with their recently met colleagues and associates needed a similar place too.As a way to pamper and cradle our golden agers datingforseniorsdotcom sprung to life as an instrument to fill in the constantly missed and overlooked senior’s dating niche. Correspondingly, our grown-up buddies need not worry now since they have a site which is crafted just for them. So, this is gonna be a perfect and a warm virtual rendezvous for our treasured senior singles to meet his soul mate in the future and for free of course.

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I think most of our seniors at home don't have many activities to do. Moreover, we sometimes don't make time for them. If this is the case, why not make them gather online and they might use their time efficiently.This will also keep the boredom off when they chat on "their" topic. People talk with people in the same group better and the same goes to senior personals as well. They find it interesting when they gather with each other with the same age group and talk about happenings during their times.Senior dating is becoming a trend now and even a site is made for this purpose. They chat online and if they find each other is interested in each other, a time can be set for a day out or for a gathering. Nice, isn't it?

Yesterday was a long day. I went with the Senior Citizens from the Enterprise Senior Center to Bryce Canyon National Park.It was about 170 miles each way and took nearly three hours to get there. We had lunch at Ruby's Inn a delightful destination resort. They've been open since before Bryce Canyon was declared a National Park.All told, there were seven of us including Bev (my roommmate) and myself. She drove us to all the major "points" so we could get out and explore the sites. I'll get pictures posted within the week.Having left the house shortly after sunrise (before 8AM) we didn't arrive home again until shortly before sunset (7:30 PM).Click here! Vote for me to win the "Blog for a Year" contest!

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  This is what senior citizens at the William Koehler Memorial Senior Center in New York resorted to when they were basically told that they didn’t know what was good for them.   The protest started when the center decided not to accept free doughnuts for the seniors because they are bad for you. I love the sign on the left of the picture, we are old enough to chose. While he may believe that he is old enough to choose, the truth is that the liberals in government never believe you are old enough to take care of yourself. Now this way of thinking is creeping into other organizations. It is becoming a mindset, and people don’t even realize it. The government decides that it is their duty to regulate trans-fats and the next thing you know our senior citizens are being denied doughnuts.   Here are a couple of examples of some of the other signs the protesters wore: “Give Us Our Just Desserts” and “They’re Carbs, Not Contraband.” The average a

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Like any morning at the elderly were playing games, creating crafts and demonstrating out front. Their protest? Could it be lack of affordable health care? Perhaps mishandling of their retirement funds? No, the quagmire of the day is the lack of free donuts. The center receives on average around 16 cases of donated baked goods, however as of late they have been discarding these sweet treats as they are not healthy for the seniors. Putnam County decided that they were setting a bad example by providing these unhealthy treats. The seniors, in turn, decided to protest with sandwich board signs stating Give Us Our Just Desserts and They're Carbs, Not Contraband . The center does provide lunch everyday for a suggested donation of $1.50, and there's nothing stopping the seniors from going to the doughnut shop or anywhere else they desire. Free is free, but the seniors don't like the idea that the center implied that they were gorging themselves on jelly donuts and were too senile to

Like any morning at the elderly were playing games, creating crafts and demonstrating out front. Their protest? Could it be lack of affordable health care? Perhaps mishandling of their retirement funds? No, the quagmire of the day is the lack of free donuts. The center receives on average around 16 cases of donated baked goods, however as of late they have been discarding these sweet treats as t

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SENIORS GET FIT AND LIVE LONGER! DISCOVER SENIOR FITNESS PROGRAMSIf you are currently physically inactive, exercise less than 2-3 times a week, and in your later years, you are a candidate for a senior fitness program. A successful senior fitness program uses short exercises 2 to 3 days a week to keep blood pressure low to moderate and to ensure your safety.Senior fitness programs have been found to: improve quality of life, prolong independence, increase muscle mass, increase strength and bone density, optimize functional ability, decrease falls, and promote socialization. Not only have participants' health and mobility improved, but also friendships have been established from interaction with others in the program.A good senior fitness program is one that includes aerobic exercise, muscle conditioning or strength training, along with exercises to improve balance.Fit Over 40 is such a program. The author offers a FREE 10-day e-Course,"10 Pounds (Snap!) Like THAT!" It will give you a

Keeping physically fit and active on a daily basis is beneficial for everyone. From our own experience we know that an active lifestyle enhances the quality of life, energizing and revitalizing considerably no matter at what age. Physical fitness for seniors is a must if they are to enjoy their lives to the full.Older adults that lose the ability to do normal, every day activities on their own, doesn't have to mean that it's due to their age. Very likely it's due to inactivity over a longer period of time.Seniors who are just starting with an exercise program, should absolutely first consult with their physician. This is an important aspect from a safety perspective. Since a physician knows the medical background their patients, he or she is the best and most reliable source to consult with on which activities are best and the appropriate level of intensity to include in the exercise plan.A physician can provide expert advice suitable the patients needs, as well as assisting with an

Well, yet another study. At least those in the studious professions have job security. There’s a study for everything, but sex seems to be quite a prominent subject. Most of the “research studies” are so totally irrelevant, I can’t even get my head around how much money is spent on these studies that mean absolutely nothing. Where does the money come from? Then again, I probably wouldn’t want to know. Anyway. Here is breaking news, though, from one of our most recent studies! We now know that old people, according to CNN: “routinely engage in vaginal intercourse, oral sex and masturbation.” Holy cow! No way! I can certainly see why this would be CNN newsworthy. Good to know, though. And research funding well-spent, no doubt. By the way, thanks for putting the disturbing images of bonking seniors in my head. I may never be able to masturbate again with such things invading my thoughts, while apparently the old guys, according to the study, are

Videoconferencing ties seniors with families: Free Calls, SMSNews.com described some of the latest videoconferencing technology, including a 3D system called TEEVE, a telepresence dining experience for seniors called Virtual Dinner, and relevant to cell phones, from HeadThere, a San Francisco start-up, a mobile-videoconferencing device called the Giraffe. The system includes a video monitor and a camera."Although HeadThere is planning to initially sell its device to the commercial market, it has seen increasing interest from family members who wish to use it in the homes of their elderly parents or relatives."It would be useful for the elderly, since there are no requirements for technical savvy," said Roy Sandberg, a HeadThere co-founder.The Giraffe is stationed in a docking bay, and once the phone rings, either the recipient can answer it, activating the Giraffe, or the account holder can activate the Giraffe without user interaction. The Giraffe is expected to hit the market in the

CBC - A University of Calgary professor says doctors need to be more open-minded when it comes to traditional Chinese medicine because it’s used commonly among older Chinese immigrants. Daniel Lai surveyed more than 2,000 Chinese immigrants aged 55 and over in seven major Canadian cities, including Calgary and Edmonton. His results, published recently in the Family [...]

Older Americans can find themselves alone after many years of marriage because of death or divorce. It certainly isn't an uncommon occurrence today. These people find themselves alone and lonely and more and more often, they are turning on their computers in order to look for the companionship that they so desperately want and need. These older Americans didn't grow up in a computerized world. Many of them are very computer savvy, but there are many who are not. They may have used a computer for shopping or banking or emailing family and friends, but the world of online dating is something that is truly out of their realm of expertise. Back in their dating years, the young man always made the first move. HE called her. HE asked for a date and when she agreed, he showed up with flowers in one hand and a box of chocolates in the other. Dating was courting in their experience, but somewhere along the way the rules got changed...a LOT. Now don't misunderstand. Older people are well a