There’s a bonanza on the Internet for those searching for their family roots. A click of a mouse can take you back in time by hundreds of years in a matter of minutes via websites designed to help you hunt down your past. Though some sites charge a fee, some…
You want to help your parents or other senior loved ones enjoy a long, health life, but if you don’t approach health conversations with care and respect, your best intentions could get the worst reactions. Even well-meaning family members and friends can fall into stereotypes of believing seniors can’t hear, see,…
Know the Six Signs of Decline Is it inevitable that aging must bring disease, debilitation and dementia? Jack Lalanne, the exercise guru, continued his two-hour daily workouts into his nineties. Clint Eastwood, at the age of eighty, continues to produce, direct, and star in major motion pictures. Sure, our parents…
Caring for a spouse in need is very demanding, and can be stressful enough to threaten your own health. It is important to consider your own needs as just as high a priority as that of your spouse—in the long run it will be to their benefit as much as…
Elder abuse has become more and more prevalent over the years yet it still goes largely unreported. Only about 1 in 14 cases nationally is reported and about 1 in 5 in California. Seniors have become more of a target in recent years for many reasons; they often have a…
It is important to remind every family about disaster preparedness for seniors and to put plans in place. By evaluating your own personal needs and making an emergency plan, you can be better prepared for any situation. Seniors have certain specific issues to consider. Consider how a disaster might affect your…
Who doesn’t like free activities? Whether you’re saving for retirement, living on a fixed income, or just looking for new ways to be smart about how you spend your money, consider the following ten great free activities for seniors that you can trim your entertainment budget and actually increase your…
