Senior Citizens

Sandwich Generation Headed for a Crumble

Wm. Scott Page | Posted 05.31.2012

Read More: The Lifeline Program, Planning for Retirement, Baby Boomers, Senior Citizens, Saving for Retirement, Retirement, Life Settlements, Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Sandwich Generation, Betty White, Money News
Wm. Scott Page

This generation of people, sandwiched between financially needy parents and children, will be reaching retirement age soon but likely without a nest egg of any significance. For those facing this financial whipsaw, here are some recommendations, both financial and psychological.

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'I Want To Work Until 70, If I Could'

Reuters | Posted 06.01.2012

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(Corrects spelling of productivity expert's surname to Lonergan from Lonergen) By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, May 31 (Re...

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Senior Dogs 4 Seniors (VIDEO)

Bus 52 | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Energy, Senior Citizens, Active, Pets Adoption, Mobility, Puppies, New Dog, Community, Help, Dogs, Video, Golden Retriever, Pets, Good News News
Bus 52

"You find that match. That person and that dog are there for each other, and we just help them together."

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Adult Tricycles for Boomers and Beyond

Jim T. Miller | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Fitness, Aging Gracefully, Aging, Fitness and Exercise, Senior Citizens, Boomers, Fifty News, Seniors, Exercise, Fifty News
Jim T. Miller

Three-wheeled bikes -- also known as adult tricycles -- are a great cycling option for older boomers and seniors, especially those who have concerns with their balance or stamina.

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'There's gOLD in Them Thar Hills!'

Harry J. Getzov | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Aging, Senior Citizens, Speed, Smell the Roses, Aging Population, Optimism, Slowing Down, Eldercation, Fifty News
Harry J. Getzov

Historically, our culture has placed a premium on attributes like speed, youth and beauty, and such emphasis has subsequently clashed head-on with our images of senior citizens.

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Helping Those With Memory Loss Have a Successful Dining Experience

Rita Altman, R.N. | Posted 05.14.2012

Read More: Elderly, Dementia, Caregiving, Sunrise Senior Living, Caregiver Advice, Nursing Homes, Memory Loss, Seniors, Assisted Living, Senior Citizens, Senior Living, Alzheimer's, Old Age, Healthy Living News
Rita Altman, R.N.

For individuals with memory loss, mealtimes provide social engagement, sensory stimulation and enjoyment, and can add structure and routine to their day. However, mealtimes can also present some challenges for caregivers, especially as their loved ones' memory loss progresses.

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Super Seniors Serving To 100 And Beyond

Cheryl Christmas | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Senior Citizens Volunteering, Senior Citizens, Volunteering, Foster Grandparent Program, Home News
Cheryl Christmas

We can point to numerous surveys that relate the benefits of volunteering and well-being, but maybe you're more of a show-me type and need proof. Consider these volunteers who are still making the time to serve others past age 100.

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I NEED ADVICE: 'My Husband And I Can No Longer Support His Mother'

Jim T. Miller | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Aging, Senior Citizens, Money, Financial Crisis, Utility Costs, Medicare, Medicaid, Medications, Fifty News, Helping the Poor, Supporting Aging Parents, Fifty News
Jim T. Miller

Dear Savvy Senior: What resources can you recommend for locating government assistance programs for seniors? My husband and I have been helping support his mother for the past three years and we can't afford to do it any longer.

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Here's What Has The Wealthy 'Terrified'

The Huffington Post | Jeffrey Young | Posted 05.07.2012

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Health care costs have even the wealthy worried. According to a new survey commissioned by Nationwide Financial and conducted by Harris Interactive...

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How Old is 'Old'?

Posted 05.03.2012

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If age is indeed a number, where do Americans draw the line between middle-aged and elderly? To people age 45 and younger, the line of demarcation...

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Exercise at My Age?! Encouraging Fitness in Challenging Situations

Kathryn Haslanger | Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Yoga Therapy, Yoga, Caregiving, Healthy Living Body, Senior Citizens, Home Care, Healthy Living News, Personal Health, Exercise, Home Health Aide, Fitness and Exercise, Family Caregiver, Caregivers, Exercise Tips, Elderly, Healthy Living News
Kathryn Haslanger

For those in their 70s, 80s or 90s, regular exercise may be a new concept. They did not grow up hearing about the many benefits of a regular fitness routine, and it could take some coaxing and some creative planning to get them to partake.

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Baby Boomers' Defining Characteristics Could Help Them Redefine Aging in America

Rhonda L. Randall, D.O. | Posted 04.24.2012

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Rhonda L. Randall, D.O.

Boomers should take heart knowing that what makes their generation unique could make their senior years healthier and more enjoyable than they might expect them to be.

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Medical Alert Devices That Can Help Keep Seniors Safe

Jim T. Miller | Posted 04.17.2012

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Jim T. Miller

There are a wide variety of medical alert systems on the market today that can help keep elderly seniors safe, while living in their own home.

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Twilight of the Seniors: Terms of Embezzlement

Gerit Quealy | Posted 04.17.2012

Read More: Scam Artists, Last Will and Embezzlement, Senior Citizens, Pamela Glasner, Money News
Gerit Quealy

This last weekend was the premiere of the documentary film Last Will and Embezzlement, a chilling account of how the senior population in this country is being vampirized.

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Denver Seniors Get Sassy In New Swimsuit Edition Cookbook

The Huffington Post | Matt Ferner | Posted 04.11.2012

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Some seniors citizens play bridge, others might watch soap operas, but the seniors at Denver Inner City Parish are getting a little sassy with the rel...

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Seniors Mean Business on Facebook

Wm. Scott Page | Posted 04.10.2012

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Wm. Scott Page

If AARP, which has more than 10 percent of the U.S. population on its rolls, hasn't yet figured out how to capture seniors on the most pervasive social media site, then we all have a long way to go.

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Laura Rowley

How Post 50s Will Transform Aging In America

HuffingtonPost.com | Laura Rowley | Posted 04.02.2012

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WASHINGTON -- Baby boomers will transform aging in America over the next decade, as the generation faces both opportunities and potential crises, acco...

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Alexander Eichler

You Won't Believe How Many Older Women Can't Pay Their Bills

HuffingtonPost.com | Alexander Eichler | Posted 03.29.2012

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Every day, more of America's older women reach retirement age -- and then struggle to pay for the simplest things. Among all women in the United St...

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For More Sticker Shock, Look Beyond the Pump

Pearl Korn | Posted 05.26.2012

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Pearl Korn

A massive, cross-country occupation, with doctors and other healthcare personnel joining in, would make the point to the insurers that the public is sick and tired of the gross, despicable, inhumane behavior of an industry that holds our lives and wellbeing in its clutches.

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Did The TSA Just Make Air Travel A Little Bit More Dangerous?

Christopher Elliott | Posted 05.20.2012

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Christopher Elliott

Maybe instead of a foolish process of elimination, which still leaves a small but not insignificant risk, the government should reverse its approach. Instead of thinking of air travelers as guilty of terrorism until proven innocent, why not think of us as innocent until proven guilty?

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The Hunger Epidemic No One Is Talking About

Enid Borden | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Senior-Nutrition, Hunger, Meals on Wheels Association of America, Nutrition, Enid Borden, Senior Hunger, Aging, Senior Citizens, Meals-on-Wheels, Meals on Wheels, Elderly Caregiving, Third World America, Impact News
Enid Borden

We still have many millions -- and their numbers are growing -- who face the threat of hunger on any given day. The Old Face of Hunger, unlike the younger one, has no way out. There is no job waiting for the 87-year-old.

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Republicans to America: Death to Medicare

Ethan Rome | Posted 05.15.2012

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Ethan Rome

When the Republicans release their budget next week, they'll likely say they have a "new" Medicare proposal that will "save" Medicare instead of eliminate it. That's not true. The Republicans still plan to end Medicare as we know it. But they'll do so with the support of Democratic Senator Ron Wyden.

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Why Can't We Age Gracefully, Live Life Large and Die in Our Own Flower Beds?

David Wilson | Posted 05.13.2012

Read More: Aging Gracefully, Dementia, Aging, Assisted Living, Senior Citizens, Growing Old, Health Care Reform, Health Care, Fifty News
David Wilson

The latest dream I have undertaken is to create a "not for profit" senior living and memory care campus that promotes actively living and thriving beyond the walls, rather than existing within them.

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These Accounts Are Dangerously Low

The Huffington Post | Alexander Eichler | Posted 03.13.2012

Read More: Baby Boomers, Older Americans, Poverty, Senior Citizens, Homelessness, Retirement Savings, Saving for Retirement, Retirement, Living Costs, Saving Money, Savings, Seniors, Video, Money News

If you stopped working and had to live off what you had in the bank, could you do it? For many Americans, the answer is a definite "no." Nearly ...

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Life Enrichment: Bringing Meaning, Purpose and Joy to Those With Memory Loss

Rita Altman, R.N. | Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Caregiving, Alzheimers, Sunrise Senior Living, Nursing Homes, Memory Loss, Caregiver Tips, Seniors, Assisted Living, Senior Citizens, Senior Living, Alzheimer-Caregiver, Alzheimer's, Healthy Living News
Rita Altman, R.N.

Recognizing that seniors with memory loss can still engage in meaningful activities not only brings them and their loved ones joy, but is also a great way to stay connected. The key is to find something that resonates with each individual and draws on their continued strengths.

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