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How does one define loss? Is it the passing of a friend or loved one? Loss could be knowing a loved one’s presence has been altered, perhaps to a diagnosis such as Alzheimer’s Disease. Experts refer to Alzheimer’s Disease as “the long goodbye.” Loved ones continue life, but those with Alzheimer’s Disease are not present […]

Elderly Nutrition is important, and proper nutrition is important at every age. Adopting a well-balanced nutritional diet, rich in essential vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients boosts the immune system, prevents the risk of Heart Disease, and helps the brain to function. As we age, meals become challenging, and not just because of the food on our […]

Healthy minds and bodies are a result of staying active and engaged. Ask yourself if you or your loved one are truly committed to being active or has it simply been a longtime goal. Are you exercising every day? If not, why not? As we age, there is an increased chance of being overweight, sedentary […]

“Connections between generations are essential for the mental health and stability of a nation.” Margaret Mead was deeply aware of the importance of past, present, and future possibilities. We have a need for all, regardless of age, to connect with each other. The Legacy Project offers information impacting all generations and highlights how historically, families […]

Our brains are the largest organs in the body. Weighing only three pounds brains control intelligence, interpret senses, initiate body movement, and control behavior. The aging process has most Seniors well aware of changes in these functions. The National Institute on Aging states forgetting words or names, difficulty with multitasking, and a mild decrease in […]

Retirees are extremely lucky. Why? One, they have time on their hands. Two, having had many experiences, Seniors are equipped to make contributions to a community. Three, they are presented with multiple volunteering options. Twenty-five percent of volunteers in America are over the age of sixty-five with Seniors being the backbone of building communities. Communities […]

Grandma Moses was seventy-eight when she began painting. Tom Parker (Colonel Sanders) was sixty-five when he opened Kentucky Fried Chicken. How old should a Senior be to realize their dream of starting a business?  An ABC network report reveals the older generation is much more successful building a business due to social networks, experience and […]

Author Terry Mark states “Sometimes people are afraid of falling in love, because it sometimes comes in a way we never expected.” Are Seniors likely to find love in their golden years? Is romance still possible? As we age, “falling” in love takes on a new meaning. Seniors are searching for companionship, someone to share […]

Money is not everything… but it certainly helps. The National Institute on Retirement Security reports forty percent of older Americans rely solely on Social Security as income. Only seven percent of Retirees have ideal income scenarios drawing from three sources: Social Security, a Pension, and Savings, commonly referred to as the “three-legged stool.” Alarming? Surprising? […]

Aging With Grace: A Story   Edward and Grace… a love story if ever there was one. The two met in college, dated, fell in love,  and wed. Early years were filled with all the firsts… home purchases, career navigation, children. Inevitably home repairs, hospitalizations, moving costs, and unexpected expenses arose. Somehow, Edward and Grace managed. […]

“Retirement is not the end of the road. It is the beginning of the open highway.” –Unknown. What a wonderful thought… you are in total control of which road to take, the destination, and the people met along the way. Retirement has presented Seniors time to travel, whether to another neighborhood, city, state, or country. […]

Statistics Caregiver statistics are true eye-openers to those who have yet to experienced it. Sixty five percent of care recipients are female, with an average age of 69.4. In 2021, the estimated economic value of family caregivers’ unpaid contributions was approximately $600 billion. Over 70% of caregivers over the age of 70 die before their care […]

 The Importance of Long-Term Care Insurance Long Term Care Insurance is a popular topic among Baby Boomers and for a very good reason. Life expectancy has grown from seventy years in 1970, Long Term Care Insurance began, to seventy-nine years of age in 2023. The Pennsylvania State Healthcare Association reports over 70% of people currently […]

How to be Social as a Senior More than 13 million people aged 65 and older lived alone in 2017, a situation challenging to a person’s mental and physical health. Social well-being is not a product of spontaneity, but of a lifestyle. As we age it is natural to withdraw as we lose family and friends to […]