First, let me introduce myself. I’ve been putting pen to paper, and fingers to the keyboard for more than 40 years. I’m an experienced Freelance Writer, who’s written lots of cool stuff, including: Marketing/Advertising materials, Web Content, Press Releases, and numerous published articles, about a variety of subjects. I’ve worked for and with businesses, non-profits, […]
9 Factors that Can Worsen Urinary Incontinence
At a later point in our lifetime, urinary incontinence can affect anyone, although it’s a condition that occurs more among women than men. Basically, it’s manifested by uncontrolled, low quantity urinary leaking. The good news is that certain treatments and lifestyle changes can significantly improve this condition. It’s mainly about being aware of the factors that […]
The 5 Best Cruises for Seniors
Does retirement leave you not knowing what to do with your time? Try going on a cruise. Now that the nest is empty and the alarm isn’t going off for you to go scrambling out the door to work, taking a trip is a great way to keep things exciting after retirement and break up […]
Diabetes Among the Aging: Signs, Symptoms and Early Detection
More than one-quarter of the US population aged 65 and older have diabetes, and approximately one half of all seniors are afflicted with pre-diabetes. The keys to changing this terrible statistic are education and preventive care. Knowing the signs and symptoms of diabetes as a developing condition can aid in stabilizing glucose levels. Even though […]
City vs. Suburban Life: Which one is best for Seniors?
“What’s taking the bus so long? We should have left earlier, you know that crosstown traffic is terrible. Hope we don’t miss the warm-up session”. City life can be wholesome, invigorating, hectic, but never boring. For millions of seniors who look forward to going to classes, be it yoga, stretching or relaxed zumba, knitting, photography […]
The Top 6 Health Problems Seniors Need to Know About
Longer lifespans than ever before have become the standard for American seniors. Currently, individuals who reach the age of 65 can expect to enjoy an average of 19.3 more years of life. Because longer lifespans have become the norm, having the highest possible quality of life is a focus for many seniors. While there are […]
Aging Gracefully with a Little Help from Doctors
The government census found that 40.3 million people aged 65 and older existed. This put the number of senior citizens at just over 10% of the present population. Health and Human Services and the Department of Commerce commissioned the study in 2014 to determine the effects on the economy and services. The projection predicts by […]
Peace of Mind: Living Wills & Health-Care Proxies
People are living longer than ever. With the constant increase in effective medical science, we now have larger life-spans than at any point in history. However, with these expanding life-spans comes added responsibility that affects the older generation with increasing regularity. The process of aging brings about the realization that you will not live forever. […]
5 Reasons to Eat Your Lentils
Lentils are one of the first foods to have ever been cultivated and date back to over 8000 years. They’ve been discovered in multiple archaeological sites in Central Asia and the Middle East. Since the spreading of their seeds, lentils have become a staple and traditionally eaten with wheat, barley or rice. In India, lentils […]
Reverse Mortgage: Should you do it?
You probably know that a Reverse Mortgage uses your home’s equity as collateral. You have been living at your home for quite some time, so you know you would qualify for a good amount that would serve you well at this point in your life. However, you have your doubts. Your home is the largest […]