Category Archives: Seniors

When you’re considering moving in a new direction it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. Many seniors who are looking at online dating for the first time might be intimidated by the wealth of rumor and “fact” that floats around the web. This is a great opportunity to address some of the issues […]

(ARA) – The baby boomer generation makes up an estimated 76 million people – roughly one-fourth of the U.S. population. This means that either you or someone you love is part of this aging group. According to Eye on the Boomer, a recent survey by the Ocular Nutrition Society, almost as many baby boomers say […]

Most people don’t know much about the funeral business. Just knowing a few basic facts can save you several thousand dollars when death occurs. WHAT FUNERAL HOMES DON’T WANT YOU TO KNOW 1. Funeral prices in this country are about two to three times a level necessary to return a reasonable profit to funeral home […]

(ARA) – When you think of your aging loved ones, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting short their life, or perhaps cancer? While these illnesses are very real worries for everyone as they age, it may surprise you to discover that falls are the second leading cause […]

(ARA) – A diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) often results in a patient feeling helpless and depressed about not being able to maintain a normal, active lifestyle. However, with a chronic lung disease like COPD, it’s particularly important, and tremendously beneficial, for patients to exercise and stay active.  It is a misconception that […]

(ARA) – Maintaining the spark in a years-long relationship has its challenges. Particularly in this day and age, spouses sometimes only see each other for a few hours a day between work, meetings, kids and other obligations.  Letting your relationship languish can have dire consequences. The worst-case scenario might be separation, but even if things […]

(ARA) – The temperatures drop, the skies cloud over and your knees are aching. As the winter months settle in, so can osteoarthritis (OA) pain in your knees.  While researchers aren’t exactly sure why temperature and barometric changes trigger achy joints, a 2007 Tufts University study supports evidence that the two are linked.  More than […]

If you have a loved one that you suspect my have the early stages of Alzheimer’s, look for these warning signs. 1) Memory changes that disrupt daily lifeOne of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s, especially in the early stages, is forgetting recently learned information. Others include forgetting important dates or events; asking for the […]

Are you grieving over the loss of a loved one? Whether you are around friends, family, acquaintances, or strangers, understand that grieving is a natural and normal part of life. If you are grieving and are having trouble being with others, here are a few ways to better deal with your loss.  1. Grieving is […]

(ARA) – As cold weather sets in, thousands of retirees are making plans for a winter getaway. If you’re one of them, switch to direct deposit for your Social Security payments before you leave – it’s the safest, easiest way to receive your money.  “Each year, the U.S. Department of the Treasury receives more than […]