Seniors

A Father's Day Message to all Dads

Enid Borden | Posted 06.01.2012

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As Father's Day approaches and we think of our dads and all they mean or meant to us, I say a silent prayer that my father has finally found the peace that he never seemed to enjoy in this life.

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Pennsylvanians Mobilize in Response to New Voter ID Law

Denise Dennis | Posted 05.25.2012

Read More: Community Service, Philadelphia, President Barack Obama, Women Voters, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Corbett, Elections 2012, Aclu Lawsuit, Pennsylvania, Students, Seniors, Philadelphis Suburbs, Voter Disenfranchisement, American American Voters, Electoral Votes, Latino Voters, Voting Rights, Voter ID Laws, Politics News

When the voting rights of our most vulnerable citizens are threatened, everyone's rights are threatened. Democracy is not a fait accompli, it requires attention and constant care or else it might be lost.

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The New Way Seniors Are Staying Active

Kristen Stenerson | Posted 05.24.2012

Read More: Retirement Communities, National Senior League, Stay Active Seniors, Active Seniors, Retirement, Active Seniors Communities, Silver Sneakers, Health Post50, Fitness Post 50, Boomers, Senior Fitness, Seniors, Video, Fifty News

Worried your parents might not be getting the exercise they need at their assisted living facility? Never fear! There's a growing trend of retirement ...

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Working Longer: Creating a 21st Century Workplace for the 21st Century Workforce

Kathleen E. Christensen | Posted 05.23.2012

Read More: Workforce, Baby Boomers, Baby Boomer Workforce, Older Workers, Jobs for Seniors, Baby Boomer Generation, Aging Workforce, Jobs for Elderly, Seniors, Seniors Working, Business News

We need a new set of reforms to address the millions of older Americans in the workplace, and to ensure that the jobs we have work for them.

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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

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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Grandparents Going Hungry

Vicki B. Escarra | Posted 05.18.2012

Read More: Hunger, Snap, Csfp, Retirement, Choices, Food Insecurity, Feeding America, Older Americans Month, Grandparents, Seniors, Fixed Income, Impact News

If a society is judged by the way it treats the most vulnerable among them, we may be headed for a failing grade. Just consider these disturbing statistics when it comes to senior hunger.

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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

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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Older Volunteers: Making a Difference for Generations

Wendy Spencer | Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: Foster Grandparent Program, Volunteering, Older People, Senior Companion Program, Seniors, Senior Volunteers Week, Senior Volunteers, Senior Corps Week, Senior Corps Week 2012, Volunteers, Impact News

Across the country, individuals 55 and older are already having a powerful impact through volunteering. At a time of growing social need, their service is vital now more than ever.

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Failing to Make the Grade

Enid Borden | Posted 05.03.2012

Read More: Senior Hunger in America, Solving Hunger, Hunger, Senior Hunger, Volunteering, Meals on Wheels, Going Hungry, Seniors, Craig Gundersen, James P. Ziliak, Fifty News

It is the prevalence of senior hunger that is out of step with America and its values, in any and every economy.

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

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

Read More: Aging Parents, Babyboomers, Baby Boomers, Senior Citizens, Baby Boomer Generation, Medicare, Aging Americans, Aging Baby Boomers, Seniors, Baby Boomers Health, Fifty News

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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Why Seniors Make The Best Volunteers

Posted 04.22.2012

Read More: Activism, Volunteers, Household Goods Recyling of Massachusetts, The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Barbara Smith, Older Volunteers Enrich America Awards, Seniors, Volunteerism, Ira Smith, Impact News

Ira and Barbara Smith of Acton, Mass., have been making dreams come true since 1990. When they heard about an El Salvadoran woman trying to furnish...

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Over 50 and 'Almost Alcoholic'

Joseph Nowinski, Ph.D. | Posted 04.03.2012

Read More: Baby Boomers, Drinking, Alcoholism, Aging Gracefully, Mental Health, Senior Health Problems, Chronic Alcohol Abuse, Alcohol Abuse, Abuse of Alcohol, Addiction and Recovery, Seniors, Healthy Living News

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), drinking among seniors age 50 and older is on the rise. In fact, seniors make up the segment of the population for whom drinking has been increasing most.

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Republican Budget Represents a Bleak Future for America

Rep. Steny Hoyer | Posted 05.30.2012

All of us want to put America back on a sustainable fiscal path, but to do so everyone must be asked to pitch in. The Republican budget, however, places the entire burden of deficit reduction on the middle class, seniors, and the most vulnerable.

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Why Sandwich Caregivers Should Engage the Entire Family

Michelle Seitzer | Posted 05.20.2012

Read More: Aging, Caregiving, Children, Seniors, Parents, Caregivers, Sandwich Generation, Fifty News

Everyone has something to give. No matter what caregiving shoes you're in, find a way to embrace and engage the strengths within your family circle, and don't be afraid to put your kids to work.

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Preserving the Medicare Guarantee: Why I've Been Working with Paul Ryan

Sen. Ron Wyden | Posted 05.19.2012

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People on both sides of the aisle want to know why a progressive Democrat is working with the author of last year's House Budget on Medicare reform. Here's why.

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Tell Congress to Stand Up for Older Workers

Jim Gibbons | Posted 05.15.2012

We believe that every older American deserves the chance to live independently through the power of work.

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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

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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Hardly Grandpa's Senior Center

Sally Abrahms | Posted 04.28.2012

Read More: Elderly, Aging, Boomers, Seniors, Aging Baby Boomers, Pickleball, Motorcycles, Senior Center, Fifty News

Here's the modern strategy: Get boomers in that senior center door with a hot offering or service they need for themselves or their parents. Once they look around and see all there is, hook them!

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Romney Goes Severely Conservative on Medicare

Ethan Rome | Posted 04.25.2012

Read More: Medicare Cuts, Flip-Flop, Mitt Romney, Birth Control, Ryan Wyden Medicare, Medicare, Health Care, Seniors, GOP Candidates, Republicans, Politics News

Romney wants to raise Medicare eligibility age by one month per year and eventually tie the age to life expectancy. It's just plain wrong to make people wait. It will cause people to go without care and cost businesses more money.

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Caregivers: Staying Out of Hot Water This Winter Is a 'SNAP'!

Kathryn Haslanger | Posted 04.24.2012

Read More: Caregiving, Caregivers, Elderly Care, Personal Health, Winter, Cold Weather, Seniors, Healthy Living News

It's that time of year when those of us who care for elderly or chronically ill family members should take a moment to think about the special concerns that winter brings.

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We Too Need a "Super Bowl"

Enid Borden | Posted 04.08.2012

Read More: Hunger, Baseball, Meals on Wheels Association of America, Enid Borden, Senior Hunger, Seniors, Super Bowl, America, Aging Football, Aging, Video, Impact News

Hunger is not a spectator sport. Our Super Bowl is emptying of the ingredients necessary to sustain life for millions of hungry seniors. We can't wait 'til next year. Our time is running out.

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Protecting Our Seniors Should Be Our First Priority

Rep. Dennis Kucinich | Posted 04.02.2012

Read More: Health Care, Dennis, Congressman Kucinich, Kucinich, Seniors, CLASS Act, Senior Care, Affordable Care Act, Long-Term Care, Congress Health Care, Community Living Assistance Services and Supports Program, Politics News

Seniors need our help. Congress should not even be taking a vote on whether to repeal the major provision in the health care law that tries to help Americans with long-term care.

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They Called Me A Slut At 82

David Leddick | Posted 03.27.2012

Read More: Aging Gracefully, Baby Boomers, Aging, Senior Citizens, Aging Baby Boomers, Gay Issues, Seniors, Seniors Sex, Gay Seniors, Gay Old Age, Gay Voices News

David Brooks, a writer from The New York Times, asked people over 70 to share how they felt about their lives. The biggest percentage said they felt they had missed out on doing what they wanted to do with their lives. My friends, there is still time.

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The Doctor Made a Huge Mistake

Amy Parmenter | Posted 03.25.2012

Read More: Malpractice, Healthcare System, Physicians, Medical Malpractice, Elderly Care, Doctors, Heart Disease, Patient Advocacy, Healthcare, Seniors, Mindfulness, Healthy Living News

I got my mom back. But, just as easily, I might not have.

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