Senior Issues Archive

A Positive Attitude Means a Longer Life
Some people are born on a sunny day, they see the glass half full, and live life with rose-colored glasses. For those lucky individuals, a positive outlook may result in a longer life. New

Finding Love After Retirement
With more and more Baby Boomers retiring every year, many are faced with the question of what to do with their newfound freedom. Facing retirement and old age alone can be a terrifying idea

Seniors Working Longer Than Ever
Seniors are living longer, healthier lives and many are saying “No!” to retirement. Whether starting a new career or staying connected to a professional legacy, many seniors are choosing to stay in the workforce

RV Living: Seniors Seeing the USA
As better medical care and technology allow people to live longer, fuller lives even after retirement, the classic image of the retired couple passing the days sitting on their front porch watching the world

Does Avoiding Sugar Lead to Longer Life?
By now, we all know that as Americans we’re consuming much more sugar than we ever have before, but could this excessive sugar consumption actually be shortening our lives? According to the experts, maybe

Some Medications Found to Contribute to High Numbers of Senior Falls
While medical science has led to longer life expectancy, there are drawbacks. One risk is the medications found to contribute to the high numbers of senior falls. While many seniors are on at least

Falls: Seniors at Higher Risk
It is well established that seniors aged 65 and older suffer many more falls than other age groups; in fact, falls are the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older persons. One

Senior Living: Better than Ever in the USA
One of the easiest ways to monitor improvements in senior living is life expectancy. While recent news stories have reported a downtick in life expectancy in the USA, this is a minor issue. The

Seniors and a Healthy Diet: It Matters
Nutrition is important at any age, but even more so for seniors. Our bodies change as we get older and aging can affect the way we process food, our dietary needs, and our appetite.

Retirement Can Be the Best Time of Life
When you reach retirement age, your best years may still lie ahead. With a long career behind you, your children grown and independent, and your mortgage in good shape, now is your opportunity to