Silver Orphan

Growing old is not fun, but is sure beats the alternative! Getting older is something that everyone lucky enough will experience at some time or another, and it’s not necessarily a bad thing – there’s a lot that you can do to make sure that you don’t age…

Not only are we are living longer, but our outlook on aging is also changing. Growing old no longer means unavoidable illness and physical decline. In fact, the disability rate among seniors has gone down dramatically in the last twenty years. The…

Okay, we all know how hectic life is for people nowadays. We have jobs, kids, social lives, and other things that keep us busy.

People have been questioning for years the ethical argument regarding putting elderly people into nursing homes. Some people…

Getting older is something that everyone will experience at some time or another, but there’s a lot that you can do to make sure that you don’t age as quickly and feel better as you age. Read on for some tips on staving off the aging process so that you…

Do you feel like aging is hitting you harder than it is the people around you? Do you wonder if they’ve unlocked some sort of secret? While there’s no single secret to holding off the effects of aging, there are plenty of things that can be done to help.…

The aging process is something that has the power to cause anxiety and concern in the minds of almost anyone. However, with the proper information, it is possible to grow older with confidence and hope. Take advantage of the advice contained in this…

Here’s an email I received a few weeks ago. Take it or leave it; but always remember that if an offer sounds too good to be true… it most certainly is!

“I am a senior citizen making money on the internet, and it occurred to me that there may be thousands…

No matter how much progress is made in promoting gender equality, there are certain fundamental differences between women and men that affect how both genders live – and how healthy those lives are.

For example, women are disproportionately affected and…

The sad thing about senior citizens and the younger generation is that they seem to ignore each other. A lot of people think that since older individuals have lowered activity tolerance and are not as mentally active as before, they do not really need…

When it comes to saving for retirement, much focused is placed on saving in your 30s, 40s, and 50s.  Of course, you will want to do so.  The sooner you start saving for your retirement, the more money you will have.  With that said, did you know that you…

Part of the organization system that is recommended for most senior citizens is the active presence of a close family member or friend who takes the role of “caregiver”.  The job description of a caregiver is pretty wide and can include anything from…

You may be able to remember that year when the last of your kids moved out.  That first year that you are “empty nesters” had a lot of adjustments.  But one byproduct of suddenly having the house empty for a lot of couples is what has been called the real…

Cell phone companies tend to market their product toward young people and young families. They are missing a logical market by not marketing more specifically toward the elderly. Cell phones are a lifesaver for many elderly individuals.

Those elderly…

Elder abuse is described by the following acts among family and members of the household, any nursing home staff or any individual.

When somebody attempts or causes physical injury to an elder

When the family member or staff of a nursing home try to or is…

Caring for Terminal Elders

Caregiving for elderly people is difficult in itself, but it proves to be more of a challenge when emotional hurdles become involved. This case is often true when family members or relatives of the elderly individual are…

If you’re over the age of 40, you may not think the online dating scene has very much to offer you. But you would be wrong!

Not only are people 30 years old and younger signing up for online dating services memberships in record numbers, so are people…

Have you ever heard the phrase, “The 200 pound gorilla in the room”? It’s a phrase that refers to a topic that nobody talks while it obviously dominates everybody’s thoughts.  Everyone knows the gorilla is there, but nobody gets anxious because, after…