Keeping up with the latest and greatest in mobile phone technology is common for young adults, however seniors are not as hip when it comes to this arena. Studies show that seniors are not the target market for utilizing mobile phones to access the Internet or download apps. On top of that, seniors often have [...]
5 Ways to Honor Veterans on Veterans Day
Today is Veterans Day: a day to honor those who fought for us in war, died for our freedom, and those who returned home to a different life. America’s first Veterans Day (then called Armistice Day) occurred on November 11, 1919. The first time it was celebrated as a national holiday ways in 1938. Year [...]
Infographic: The History of Betty White
Today we thought we would provide a fun way to spend your Tuesday with this infographic about Betty White. Betty White has earned herself an iconic status as a celebrity that spans generations. She has fans of all ages and has recently sparked immense popularity among Facebook users and Saturday Night Live fans. But how [...]
Senior Citizens Joining Occupy Chicago
47 people, many of which were senior citizens, were arrested this morning after blocking traffic in downtown Chicago as part of an Occupy Chicago protest. The group was part of over 500 seniors that came down to Chicago this morning as part of grassroots organizations, Occupy Chicago, and the Jane Addams Senior Caucus. They rallied [...]
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Seniors Improve Balance by Strengthening Muscles
Seniors are often injured by falling, which is an issue that can be minimized by improving balancing skills. There are a number of ways in which balance can be improved, like Tai Chi or Yoga, but research indicates that strong muscles can be very beneficial to improving balance. When a senior is physically weak, they [...]
Sun City Still Going Strong After 50 Years
In 1960 Del Webb began building a retirement town out in the hot Arizona desert, with the idea that seniors would want a community of other seniors to live among. This concept revolutionized the idea of retirement, and even won Webb some awards. The original slogan that Webb used to draw in people was “Wake [...]
STD Rates Higher in Seniors Using Viagra
Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs have changed the lives for seniors, as they can now have a more active sex life later into their senior years. However the increased sexual activity in seniors can have negative repercussions if it is unprotected. Reuters Health recently stated that U.S. doctors reported, in the Annals of Internal [...]
Seniors Need to Stay Cool This Summer
The summer months can be brutal for many seniors, as they struggle to stay cool and hydrated so that they avoid any heat related injuries or death. Now that summer is warming up, seniors should take necessary precautions to ensure that they can avoid the heat and stay cool. One of the big reasons why [...]
Healthcare.gov Launches Under Affordable Care Act
Earlier this year, President Barrack Obama signed a new federal statute into law called the The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). Since the law passed there has been a lot of confusion about all of the details which are aimed to help health care reform. In order to help better educate people and [...]
Recession Forcing Seniors to Delay Retirement
The last few years of economic troubles for many Americans have carried over to seniors who were planning on retiring in the near future. However most older adults and seniors now plan to push back their original retirement date so that they can arrive at a position to retire properly. Overall the stock market has [...]
Wii Sports Makes Exercising Fun for Seniors
The Nintendo Wii has become extremely popular over the past few years with families, as everyone can find a game which they like to play. Also many of the games are set up where 4 players can participate, making it a fun way to get exercise while being social with friends and family. Now the [...]
Seniors Need to Beware of Identity Theft
Identity theft is one of the most popular crimes in the United States, and as more senior citizens retire, they are often more prone to becoming a victim of this act. Once retired, seniors typically receive various government benefits and start taking cash from their retirement accounts, or even starting other investments. All of the [...]
