Seniors Site

Drinking cannot be an issue as long as it is done in responsible manner. This still stays true in the world of aging where drinking can be a pleasure, and not a problem.

Alcoholism shouldn’t let you get included in the statistics where one of of ten seniors have drinking problems. You can jest be like Fran Treu, a female senior, who enjoys drinking as a form of pleasure and socialization.

“I usually don’t drink it at home because I’m home alone. But I do enjoy it out with friends with a nice dinner,” she stated.

Being an occasional drinker doesn’t allow her to get drunk the entire night, as her cocktail beverage serves her for additional enjoyment in meeting with her friends. In fact, what she gets from social drinking supports the advantages stated by Stanford University health officials, who contented that:

1. It has a soothing effect.

2. Drinking is a part of activity during socialization.

3. It can make you feel at ease.

This article is influenced by a write-up that can be found in:

http://www.cfnews13.com/Community/GenerationToGeneration/2007/10/22/social_drinking_may_be_good_for_some_seniors.html

Picture your grandmother going techie at times of emergency. If you the scene, then you might be understanding the concept of 911 Senior Cell Phone Program. Sheriff Michael J. Bouchard from Oakland County Sheriff’s Office invites everyone to take part of this program, especially those in the community who has cell phones that are no longer in use.

Aside from equipping the seniors with mobile phones, this program also gives them convenience by typing 9-1-1 in their keypads during emergency. This will definitely provide them faster access to 911.

“I hope the senior citizens of the county will take the opportunity to be part of this program. Having a mobile, emergency means of communication is like having an insurance policy,” Bouchard said. “You don’t know if you’re going to need it, but if you do, you’re covered. It’s quick, easy and could save lives.”

Get the entire story of this write-up in:

http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071023/METRO02/710230305/1408/LOCAL

Physical fitness courses prove more effective in keeping them not just in shape, nut also in keeping them healthy as the seniors take a program designed to make them more physically active and cheerful.

Such fitness program is open to everyone, and those who are members of Humana Insurance Gold Card. Some of its course include “Muscle Strength and Range of Motion,” heart-improving exercises, and Tai Chi class. Such stretch tubing, hand weights, and rubber ball are its tools in performing exercises that aims for the betterment of the body parts that commonly grow weaker during aging like heart and muscles.

Jennie Kannedy, 70, from Council Bluffs has been a member of this class since April. “I think it was because of the couple months I’d been coming here,” she said. “It makes me feel better. I feel invigorated…and a little tired.”

Go and check its complete story in:

http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18946799&BRD=2703&PAG=461&dept_id=555106&rfi=6

Despite the old age and the need for companionship, seniors undergo divorce. Korea Family Legal Service Center has reported that there have been 331 cases of family counseling that are done with the seniors. And surprisingly, 4.8% of these cases belong to 80 years older. Furthermore, there are 7.8% of cases belong to go to 70 years old and up. Though the reasons vary, the statistics show that the dramatic increase of this rate started back in September 2006.

This fact contradicts the nature of the seniors who approve of strong family ties. But shockingly, 80-year old oldies are having some counseling to save them from the verge of breaking-up

On the other hand, seniors not just deal with problems of their own. They can also be influence in divorces among middle-aged couple where they meddle with their son or daughter’s personal affair.

To check its full story, go to:

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2007/10/113_12372.html

Okay, okay. This can be shocking for you readers, but you should be informed that video games are for oldies too! That’s right, video games are created for seniors as well! The benefits kids get from playing such are similar with the seniors,’ only that the latter gets more advantages from them.

Keeping their minds active is of course, given. But, did you know that it can also save them from Alzheimer’s Disease? As they keep their hands busy pushing that joystick and keep their attention focused at the screen, their mind continues to have its functions to the fullest, a good practice for those in their aging stage.

All of which were proposed by Datuk Lee Kah Choon, parliamentary secretary of Health Ministry in his speech entitled “The Realities of Life with Dementia.”

For full story, go to:

http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/10/21/nation/20071021175445&sec=nation

Sharper memory, loss of weight, and more positive outlook in life…. No, these are not difficult to reach for seniors of 60 years and up. The secret? Well, you might find the answer in man’s best friend. Yes, you heard it right. Having a pet can bring good physical and mental advantages not just to youngsters, but on seniors as well.

In fact, a survey was done to 514 American seniors with ages 60 and up by Purina Senior PetLover to support the statement. The result of this survey proves that 66% of seniors who own pets have active brain and better memory. On the other hand, 45% of the respondents develop a physical routine by walking their pets and above all, 84% of them are happier.

To read more about this article, go to:

http://www.havasunews.com/articles/2007/10/22/familyfeatures/home_and_lifestyle/home_and_lifestyle2421.txt

To get to know more about pet dogs, check:

http://dogs365.com/

No matter how colorful we put in the idea of aging, we can’t change the fact that they, somehow, need more attention and more time than we do in taking care of the children. For those who have are not accustomed to their “dynamic” nature, taking care of the seniors can be troublesome – a job that requires tremendous amount of understanding and patience.

This becomes more relative to you if you have seniors in your family. You need to give them proper care – as a way of expressing your gratitude of taking care of you back when you were younger, or if not, let it be the way to show your sense of humanity. If these ideas ring a bell, then remember these things, for it can prepare you from what you’d encounter once you start taking care of them….

1. They can be very childish. Most seniors who will be needing your full attention are in the stage of second childhood, which means that they start to act like they are children again. They ask you simple and silly things and will ask you the same thing over and over again.

2. They can no longer do certain things on their own. With this, your full assistance is needed. One of the best example of this is their peeing. There are those who have such difficulty moving their body, so, without such capability, they ave no choice but to pee on their pants. When this happens, you’d know what to do.

Welcome to Seniors-site.com. Please enjoy your stay and make your self at home.

Getting older should always mean that you are growing up, and not getting less mature. Unlucky for some, immaturity seems to greet them as they earn another year of their existence. And how can you grow up with this? Apparently, when this continues, growth appears impossible as you get older.

Fortunately, there are two tips in growing old the right way….

1. Apply the lessons you learned. In every experience you have, there is a lesson that you can learn. Whether it’s something very profound or something practical, the point is, what you acquire will make you better. And in times of struggle, the best way to conquer it is to apply these values.

2. Taking responsibility. Don’t act stupid and take actions. If you ever commit a mistake, be sure that you admit it and be responsible for it. Make a brave move in fixing the situation by putting your heads up while taking responsible actions.

Age doesn’t have to be the basis of one’s growth. However, it’s shameful that you’ve grown older without maturity and strong sense of value.