There is an ongoing speculation that seniors fear living alone since they tend to succumb to loneliness which eventually leads to depression and health deterioration. This may be true for some seniors especially those in really advanced age wherein they feel that due to their limited Earth time, they should be surrounded with their friends and loved-ones from this day forward. This is also true for those experiencing life-threatening diseases [...]

The greatest hindrance for most seniors taking up a job outside of home is the inconvenience of going to and fro the workplace. For seniors, this takes time and awfully lot of energy which seniors need to expend in a daily basis. But retirement is no joke, especially with hard times like these so needless to say, we must review our options carefully and try to generate income as much [...]

A recent study released by Hebrew SeniorLife’s Institute for Aging Research warned residents of long term care facilities and/or their relatives about this new kind of bacteria which is resistant to common antibiotic medications. MDRGN organisms or Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative bacteria exceeded MRSA and VRE, in terms of strength and resistant and it is notably gaining prevalence in long term care facilities. Unfortunately, studies have been focused only on these [...]

Easter is not only for kids, they are for seniors too! Easter is one of those celebrations wherein seniors are allowed to release creative juices and test their abilities to create something cute with their hands. Of course, it would be a great plus if this “something” turns out to be useful as well. But since this is the season to be creative and fun, let us just leave out [...]

Normally, stretching is done to warm-up the body before an exercise and cool-down after a workout. Stretching improves one’s flexibility, strengthens the muscle and helps establish good balance. Of course, we all know how important balance is to seniors since good balance prevents accidents such as trips and falls. For seniors, stretching is a whole exercise regime similar to yoga and pilates. This is because stretching has lower impact than [...]

Have you heard about the senior pass? Well, if you love parks, US citizen, and you are 62 years old or way above, then grab this affordable lifetime pass made especially for seniors! This affordable pass allows you to access recreation areas managed by US Federal agencies. Plus the senior pass also provides great discounts to some amenities which will normally require you to pay fees such as camping, site [...]

Vacation indeed knows no boundaries. Well, any season would do just fine for seniors, just as long as we have time, energy and of course, money. Who says only college kids deserve spring breaks? We do to. Speaking of college kids, seniors over 50 could also go broke sometimes. And like students, seniors also need to watch over their money while on vacation especially now that travel expenses are getting [...]

For seniors, the best way to recharge their batteries is to have some fun, just to break the monotony of it all. Anything that will drive their mind away from pressing problems, both seen and unseen, will do just fine. You see, when you reach a certain age, you tend to worry less about the present and more for the unpredictable future. This is why sometimes, seniors are deemed paranoid [...]

The hardest part for a senior is to endure living alone in a quiet house that was once filled with boisterous joy and laughter, especially those experiencing “empty-nest” syndrome. Although they might be quite adjusted to their way of life by now, sometimes they need a family to remember them and say hello once in while. The best way to establish good connection and bonding with aging parents is to [...]

Stress urinary incontinence for female seniors can be bothersome at times. This condition is the milder version of urinary incontinence that plagues men and women of senior ages. With stress urinary incontinence, only a small amount of urine is passed when the sufferer coughs, laughs, sneezes, and made other abdominal movements which apply extra pressure to the bladder causing it to mildly leak some urine uncontrollably. Stress urinary incontinence or [...]