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Monthly archives: July 2008

Preventing back injuries

Back injury is a problem that most seniors wish that they do not encounter. When they exercise or lift something up, they should be more careful simply because their bones are not as strong as they used to be. Here are some tips in order to prevent back injuries among seniors. 1. Stretch the legs and back before doing a lot of carrying.2. Wear protection on hands and feet.3. Use [...]

My perfect hubby joke

When I went to lunch today, I noticed an old lady sitting on a park bench sobbing her eyes out. I stopped and asked her what was wrong. She said, "I have a 22-year-old husband at home. He makes love to me every morning and then gets up and makes me pancakes, sausage, fresh fruit and freshly ground coffee."  I said, "Well, then why are you crying?"  She said, "He [...]

Gas problems

Gas, no matter how safe it may sound, can cause a lot of uneasiness and trouble for senior citizens. It can cause abdominal discomfort, belching, flatulence and other symptoms. I remember when I was young, my grandfather died due to gas problems. Here are some of the gas causing foods and activities for your knowledge: 1. Carbohydrate-rich foods. Those that are high in starches, sugar and fiber. These include beans, [...]

The Physical Exam Joke

An elderly married couple scheduled their annual medical examination on the same day. Upon completion of the examination, the doctor then said to the elderly man "You appear to be in good health. Do you have any medical concerns that you would like to discuss with me?"  "In fact, I do", said the man. "After I have sex with my wife for the first time, I am usually hot and [...]

Staying awake while driving

This does not only apply to seniors alone but to everyone who knows how to drive a vehicle. In most cases of accidents in the road, the one behind the wheel often falls asleep. In some countries, there are cases wherein a high percentage of accidents involve senior citizens. Here are a few tips on how to keep your mind focused on the road ahead. 1. Get plenty of sleep [...]

The forgetful husband joke

At 85 years of age, Morris married LouAnne, a lovely 25-year-old. Because her new husband was so old, LouAnne decided that on their wedding night, she and Morris should have separate bedrooms. She is concerned that her new husband may overexert himself if they spend the entire night together. After the wedding festivities, LouAnne prepared herself for bed, and waited for the expected "knock" on the door. Sure enough, the [...]

Choosing your exercise equipment

For a senior, exercise is really needed. If they could not go out for a nice walk outside, then they could do it in the comfort of their homes or in a facility that people can be around to supervise them. The struggle here is by choosing the right equipment. Here is a simple guideline in looking for the perfect equipment. 1. Make sure that the equipments will fit the [...]

Granny's love dress joke

 The mother-in-law stopped unexpectedly by the recently married couple’s house. She rang the doorbell and stepped into the house. She saw her daughter-in-law standing naked by the door. "What are you doing?" she asked. "I’m waiting for my husband to come home from work.," the daughter-in-law answered. "But you’re NAKED!" the mother-in-law exclaimed. "This is my Love Dress." the daughter-in-law explained. "Love Dress? But you’re naked!" "My husband loves me [...]

Wii-habilitation

Video games are not just for kids and teens, that’s for sure. But senior citizens? That’s something new. If you ask those in El Paso, the senior citizens are having quite a good time. Well, if you ask them, (that is if you can manage to bother them while playing) they simple dance, shake and move to the groove of the virtual game called, wii-habilitation which was named after wii-fit, [...]

Lower Standards joke

Little old lady is sitting on a bench in Miami Beach. A man walks over and sits down on the other end of the bench. After a few moments, the woman asks, "Are you a stranger here?" He replies, "I used to live here years ago." "So, where were you all these years?" "In prison," he says. "For what did they put you in prison?" He looks at her, and [...]

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