When you were younger you followed tips on how to prepare for a luxurious retirement, and now you finally retired. Time passes, but it turns out that you miss interacting with your coworkers and in general, people. You might even be experiencing some form of...
The positive effects of grandchildren having their grandparents in their lives can not be measured. Both the grandparents and the grandchildren will gain satisfaction from their relationship. Grandparents can have a positive effect on a grandchild. We all remember...
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Seniors need calendars to help them stay organized. There are lots of choices. Choose a wall calendar that you can easily see and write on. Then use your calendar!
As we grow older thinning hair is a problem we all face. Men often begin to lose their hair during middle age. For women, it is a worse situation. It is not socially acceptable for women not to have hair. As we get older we know we are not as “beautiful” as we were when we were younger. It is easy to see when you stand next to a teenager. However, you have the wisdom of years that makes up for it. Still, there are a few things that you can do to help the situation.
Seniors are sexy. We take care of ourselves and we eat right. We are content with ourselves and do not always have to be entertained. We come after the greatest generation and before Generation X. We are the lucky ones.
Research has proven that volunteering will help seniors. It keeps your mind more active to stave off depression. Physically it is an aid because it helps to lower your blood pressure, thereby increasing your lifespan. Scientists do not know how but do know that volunteering works for seniors.
Most grandparents will remember… the trip – or trips – where everyone looked forward to leaving but quickly regretted as soon as the kids got entangled in those cycles of bickering or complaining. Whether you’re flying, driving or going by train, there’s the certainty that your grandchildren will become bored, hungry, cramped, or just plain old feisty. Happy kids make for happy trips.
Often a dementia community can offer your loved one more than you can. There is a right community for everyone. You just have to find it. These are some of the questions you need to ask. Be observant and look for what your loved one needs.
Grandparents will always have a special place in kids’ hearts. So whether your grandkids are 3rd graders or in their high school years, activities with your kids and bonding with them is always something special. Both you and your grandkids will treasure the time you...
A growing number of adults, 50 years old and above, are seeing the benefits of community involvement. Not only are they making a contribution to their community, but volunteering benefits physical, mental, and social health. You can volunteer at an animal...
Hitting rock bottom in your marriage that ultimately leads to divorce definitely creates an emotional wound that could leave you scarred for life. And the trauma that goes along with that, both for you and your kids, seems to be unbearable. But know that everything’s...
5 Signs Proving You Are Ready To Date Finally, you’ve got the final decree of divorce in your hand - you’ve reached the end of a painstaking divorce process. Free again!!! So you keep your options open. New life. New beginning. New relationship? Legally speaking,...
All elder neglect must be taken seriously. Everyone should be on the look out for long term care abuse and must step in and say something about. This is a serious issue affecting seniors and their families.
Online dating is the norm now. Seniors are no exception. Finding the right person is a process. Online dating is often just a part of the process. These dating profile tips can only help. Give it a try. You have nothing to lose and perhaps a lot to gain. There are so many others out there looking for the same things you are looking for. Now you only need to find each other.
Finding creative date night ideas is not always easy. The best first night idea is just as difficult. Putting them both together makes for a fantastic evening. Give one of these 7 ideas a try. What do you have to lose?