Once seniors retire they often want to continue working in some capacity and continue to contribute to society. This is not to say they want to get a full time job, but that they want to find a way to help out and make a difference. One of the best ways in which retired seniors [...]
Just5 Phone Targets Seniors
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 [...]
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 [...]
