Seniors  

As I have aged I have noticed certain changes in my thinking ability. As I have made a conscious effort (no pun intended) to improve it, I have noticed an increase in effectiveness.

Reverse mortgages can be a useful tool in helping our elders live comfortably after retirement. However, there are several things to consider. Here is our story.

If you’re over age 60 and have been diagnosed with heart failure, there is no better time to do aerobic exercise – even if your cardiologist said it wouldn’t matter at your age.

In order to generate this list of summer activities for senior citizens, I decides to interview two of them - my parents. This is what they told me.

Seniors,whose memory fails them at times, might not recall the results of an examination or course of treatment when going to the doctor alone. It is best to ask a family member or a friend to go with them.

Retiring is something we will all face, but many of us don't consider the positives and negatives of this step in life. Being prepared for them allows you to make your retirement the best possible.

Unless you’ve been in the trenches, it’s very difficult to know how to take over from a parent who can no longer take care of him or herself. Here are some real life experiences to help.

Some of my fondest travel memories are from trips to America's national parks. Most charge an entrance fee, which is totally worth the price, but what is even better is having a senior pass and having free admission for yourself and your companions.

5 projects that you can create to donate to local nursing home facilities.

Many people sacrifice their personal needs to care for elderly or disabled loved ones. This often leads to burnout. Learn steps you can take to care for yourself and get the help you need while still meeting the needs of your charge.

As a 60 year-old "baby boomer" I found a way to lose weight, and get both physically and spiritually fit! All I had to do was take a "walk with God"!

You’ve winter in your hair, but lots of summer in your heart. If you’re single, widowed or divorced, it’s time to get out of the house and into the single senior scene.

This article looks at the ups and downs of marriage during my golden years.

We are in a time warp where you sit down and scrap off the barnacles of your life and repaint the vessel.

Do you know what to expect in your golden years? We discovered freedom in common activities. Read and find out what we like about our golden years.

If you find yourself confronting this issue of placing a loved one in a nursing home, these tips might make your decision a little easier.

Being a caregiver does not stop us from feeling emotions. It also doesn’t stop the emotions coming from the person we’re trying to take care of. Understanding what to expect can help.

Living out "For better or for worse" over age 50

It’s easy to see this from the intellectual viewpoint. Of course, it helps no one if the caregiver gets sick or hurt. However, when you’re in the trenches, it may seem impossible.

Betty White is 90 and has a TV sitcom and a TV prank show. Joan Rivers is 78 and has a reality show with her daughter. These funny ladies prove if you keep laughing, there's no age limit to success.