Tag Archives: Senior Citizens

Employment Opportunities for Senior Citizens in Des Moines

There are several reasons why senior citizens flock to the tax office. Rising prices in everything from heating oil, gasoline, and food will allow many senior citizens to retire. Also, a good 401k and retirement package can provide a good retirement plan, so the fear of not having a long-term financial life gets a head […]

Clubs for Senior Citizens in New York

Senior citizens clubs provide a variety of services and social activities, some just for senior citizens and some around different age groups. These Senior Citizen clubs receive their funding from such organizations as the New York City Department for the Aging. Many of them may be associated with a religious organization, but they are open […]

Fun Exercises for Senior Citizens

Regardless of your age (or how old you think you are), you’re never too old for regular exercise. Exercise can literally turn back the clock for senior citizens, improving bone strength, increasing lean muscle mass, and reducing their risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke and major depression. But for seniors, exercise isn’t exactly […]

Great Ideas for Summer Activities for Senior Citizens

Looking for some fun ways to celebrate the summertime with your elderly loved one? Or perhaps you care for seniors professionally and would like some fun ways things to do with them. Whether at home or in a group, there are many ways that senior citizens can enjoy the “good ole summertime” in a fun, […]

Senior Citizens: Should You Buy or Rent a Home After Retirement?

In response to my recent real estate articles, an AC reader sent me a message asking about the pros and cons of buying a home after retirement. Senior citizens are in a unique position as they have long since left their jobs and have more freedom than those who are still connected to the world […]

Arts and Crafts Projects for Senior Citizens

Keeping active is an important concern for many senior citizens as well as their family members. Health limitations associated with old age can limit certain activities, but arts and crafts are not one of them. Senior citizens that continue to be interested in daily activates as well as new and existing hobbies find that they […]

Should Senior Citizens Be Allowed to Drive?

Senior citizens have been criticized for their driving privileges for many years, and their driving privileges have been debated for as long. It is widely believed that some abilities necessary for driving become less acute with age, such as vision and coordination. Add some other factors, such as Parkinson’s disease and other age-related diseases, and […]

Importance of Exercise for Senior Citizens

Exercise is a very important part of living a healthy lifestyle no matter what age a person is. Senior citizens can benefit greatly from a routine of daily exercise. Exercise does not just benefit the body, it also aids in keeping the mind sharp as well. Senior citizens who exercise, within doctor prescribed guidelines, will […]

Senior Citizens Homes in the Suburbs of Philadelphia

Senior citizens homes are the most important abode of many elderly in their lives. Many seniors have different reasons to look for a senior citizens home – aging compounded with physical debility, need for regular nursing care, support for Alzheimer’s, lack of help from immediate family, etc. Depending on individual needs, there are multiple options […]