As we grow toward middle age, a person tends to think a lot more about retirement. As we go on into our mid-forties and fifties we start to think about having enough money, where to live, and how is our health going to be as we age. Even though it is advised for people to …
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Does Marijuana Cause Schizophrenia
The first states to legalize marijuana for recreational use were Colorado and Washington in 2014 and Alaska and Oregon in 2015. Since then we have had plenty of time to evaluate the cost and effects of these not so well thought out laws. There are many sides to what people are saying about this, but …
3 Top Tips For A Good Nights Sleep
How many seniors do you know that are not sleeping well? Probably quite a few, no? I can remember when I was young and going to visit some of my mom or dads, senior friends, about mid-morning maybe; they would still be in their pajamas when we got there! Of course, being young and taught …
Who Invented The TV?
How many of us are still alive that remember life before the television? There are probably many still alive that lived then, but they may have a hard time remembering. Yes, it seems that life was a lot easier and a lot less complicated. Most assuredly families spent more time together, the children were out …
Why So Many Seniors Live Alone?
70% of elderly living alone are women Average marriage today last 11 years A decline in church attendance Differences between generations As many of you know our senior population is growing more and more every day and the reasons for this are many, but the main reason was the explosion of births after World War …
When Should Elderly Stop Driving?
Senior citizen driving and seniors involved in traffic accidents has been an issue for many years now, and as our nation becomes more populated, it has become a bigger problem. Senior citizens that are involved in traffic accidents are more common in some of the states where there is a larger older population, such as …
Obese America/Overweight America
After over ten years since our last, my wife and I finally broke down and took a one-week vacation last week. It was much overdue, and you may ask why we waited so long to take a vacation; everyone is encouraged to take some time off at least once a year. But, these last few …
Whatever Happened to Common Sense?
Many are asking what has happened to common sense? I am sure many have noticed over these last few years that America has lost a thing everyone used to refer to as common sense. We always hear the sayings “book sense” or “common sense,” but what precisely is this? I know many have heard the …
Living The Old Fashioned Way
Senior conversations can get quite interesting when they are going out to have dinner with an old friend. Most of us know the routine, but what happens when the conversation turns to dating after the death of a loved one? We all know the passing of your spouse can be devastating, but life goes on, …
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Living With Depression and Anxiety
Living with Depression and Anxiety is something people experience every day. Depression is an exceedingly complex disease, and there are countless types of depression and numerous causes. Depression is the feeling of severe despondency and objection. Some may get depressed for a day or two, while others may fall into depression for extended periods of …
Is CBD Oil Good For You
Recently there has been a lot of interest in Cannabinoids or CBD. Many are asking what is it or what is it for? A few are asking “Is CBD Oil Good For You?” Others are asking “What Does CBD Oil Cure?” And there are many more questions people are asking. That is what we are …
Protect Against Frauds and Scams
You didn’t make it to this age without learning a few things—including how money makes the world go round. Everyone wants more than their fair share, even if it means stealing it. There are many frauds and scams that have tricked even the financially savvy younger person. A senior is more at risk as they’re …
As We Get Older – Why Is Life So Difficult?
Everyone does remember the Tylenol the murders in 1982, in Chicago, IL when seven people died of cyanide poisoning after having taken the Tylenol pain medication. These poisonings were the beginning of life getting more complicated for us Baby Boomers and making life too difficult for the older senior population. It appears that this was a …
Healthy Living Tips for Seniors/ Bowling for Seniors
We thought about some healthy living tips for Seniors today. How about some bowling for seniors leagues around the nation? I know a lot of you are probably shaking your heads thinking “why in the world would I want to go bowling”? Most of you probably associate bowling as the Friday night factory crowd getting …
Dates for Seniors/Senior Dating
What about a short blog about Seniors Dating? There are far too many seniors sitting at home doing absolutely nothing, by themselves, night after night. It should not have to be this way. I know a lot of you have gone through the pain and heartaches of losing a spouse and most say there will never …
Living With Alzheimer Disease
Alzhеimеr’ѕ аffесtѕ mоrе реорlе thаn one might think – оnе in еvеrу thrее senior сitizеnѕ, to be еxасt. Thе gооd nеwѕ iѕ уоu can hеlр prevent (some may ѕау even сurе) thе оnѕеt оf this раrtiсulаr brain dеgеnеrаtivе diѕеаѕе bу eating сеrtаin foods. Mаnу реорlе ѕhrug off Alzhеimеr’ѕ аnd dоn’t worry аbоut thеir brаin hеаlth …
Arthritis and How To Treat It
If you suffer from arthritis, pain becomes a part of your life. Even those who have dealt with arthritis for years, still suffer. With arthritis, the pain is more than physical. It is emotional too. Help must be sought. It has been estimated that more than 40 million Americans have joint pain, also called arthralgia, …
Games for Seniors to Play
Gaming is excellent for a pleasant visit with your senior mom or dad. Many are very good for groups, such as when the grandkids pay a visit, and others are perfect for quality one-on-one occasions. Don’t take too lightly the health advantages of playing games. They escalate senior brain health by stimulating different ways of …
Some Thoughts on How to Grow Perfect Tomatoes
It’s that time of the year and all good gardeners want to know how to grow the perfect tomato. There are many books and gardener blogs available today for us to study on the subject. The trick is for a person to find the sources that are reliable and the people you can trust, that …
A Look At My Pillow
I know a lot of you know about My Pillow. I am sure you have seen the Pillow guy on TV. Some of you may be like me when I first heard about MyPillow. My thoughts were, we already have a thousand pillows on the market, what makes my pillow special? Mike Lindell, the Inventor, …
Driving Safety for Seniors/ Many Seniors are Better Drivers
Many seniors are far better drivers than younger people, despite that stereotype of the short, grey-haired senior wearing glasses and squinting to see if the light ahead is green or not. It’s not an age thing. It is more about skills and abilities. But many seniors dread the day when they could lose their license. …
News Today/What are the Media Talking About
Like to talk a little today about some things that are in the news, some things that our mainstream media are talking about. As Rush calls them the “Drive-by Media”! As we all know, the media tends to focus on things that don’t really matter, a lot, or things that in the long run are …
No Car? How to Deal with Shopping When You’re a Senior
When you’re a senior you may have given up your car some time ago. But the problem is that it can be difficult carrying home all the groceries and household products you need to stay healthy. And that’s not including the personal care products you need, or clothing or gifts you need to buy. Here’s …
Finding Out How to Run A Computer – for Senior Citizens
As a lot of you are well aware of how hard it is to do anyway thing without a computer. Some of you may be like me, I put off getting a cell phone for as long as I could. In fact, it was my wife who finally convinced me to get one and then …
Guide on How to Find Assisted Living Facilities
Some research I have looked into on Assisted Living Facilities compared to Nursing Homes. I know it is not something that is enjoyable to think about, but sometimes it is something we have to do. Aging adults can grow well by living self-reliant at an assisted living facility that offers them care, meals, entertainment, amenities …
Staying Healthy as You Age
Staying Healthy as You Age can be difficult as one gets older, but it is one of the most important things you can do for yourself in your senior days! Some have a lot of problems as they age. Others do well and live out their Golden Years in relatively good health. As all of you know, …
Senior Health – The Treatment and Prevention of “Silent Killers”
Most health problems in our senior population are preventable. Also, the most frequent diseases in the population are not that deadly per se, but because of their complications. The infamous diabetes is nothing more than blood sugar metabolism disorder which can be (in most cases) reasonably easy controlled. Diabetes built up its notorious reputation because …
It Can be Tempting to Buy those Frozen Dinners From?
It can be tempting to buy those frozen dinners from the store or order in food delivery, but these foods can be high in sugars, fats, and salts—just when your doctor said to cut back! It can be tricky eating on a senior’s budget but still gain all the nutrients that a senior body needs. …
Decluttering for Your House – Declutter Tips For Seniors
Whether you’re downsizing to move into a retirement home, or have decided that you don’t want to burden your children with rooms full of clutter after you have passed, it may be time to learn how to declutter your home. But what should you keep? Surely the kids aren’t interested in your heirloom china set …

Who is the Greatest Generation – Baby Boomers About to Retire
There are three generations of Americans living today, which can be considered to be members of our Senior Citizen group. They are the GI Generation, those that were born 1901 – 1926. The Silent generation, those born 1927 – 1945. These two together are considered the Greatest Generation. Then we have the Baby Boomers, those …
Helping Seniors – Wealthy Affiliate Help
Who is Wealthy Affiliate For? Wealthy Affiliate is a community of over 100,000 people working daily, all over the world, learning Affiliate Marketing, Building Websites, Setting up Online Stores, and promotions on their Social Media Platforms. This is a group of dedicated people helping each other succeed beyond the normal. Kyle and Carson, the founders …
Baby Boomer Retirement – And Future Generations
Are you a Baby Boomer thinking about retirement? Do you think you might have to work most of your retirement years? Unfortunately, this is something Baby Boomers are thinking a lot about these days, and the news is not very good. It was something we never envisioned years ago, but the sad truth is, it’s …
Cell Phones – Smart Seniors – Smart Kids
We can all look back on the way our technology has advanced in just the last thirty years. When they first came out, cell phones were called mobile phones. Important people such as policemen, businessmen, and politicians were the first to have them Usually they were great big bulky phones sitting below the console. People …
Great Taste of Blueberries – Tennis With my Wife
Why are we talking about blueberries and tennis? There are many reasons, and the main one is that they are both very healthy. There is a lot of nutrition in a blueberry. They are essential for maintaining your health as you age. Tennis is necessary for the same reason. A person builds up a lot …