Seniors For Living

Well-Drawn Characters Enliven Retirement Community Novel

Nancy LaFever — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:00:49 +0000

One refreshing aspect of the book is that seniors living at Pine Haven are not pigeon-holed into typical stereotypes of older adults often depicted in the media.

Beckham Bends Retirement

Nancy LaFever — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:00:26 +0000

While today’s retirees do have many post-retirement life choices available to them, some studies show that retirement is bad for our physical and mental health.

Shift the Focus: It’s Your Time Now!

Nancy LaFever — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:00:13 +0000

Speaker and author Judith Pepper uses a women-centered approach and transformational workshops to help women give themselves permission to explore what’s next in their lives.

Computer Game Boosts Seniors’ Brain Agility

Nancy LaFever — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:03:30 +0000

Computer gaming may slow declining cognitive functioning in seniors. One promising study cited a game, “Double Decision,” which uses cognitive-training technology.

6 Must-Have Apps for Baby Boomers

Jennifer Merritt — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:00:39 +0000

Have you downloaded the right six apps—ones that could not only make your life easier but possibly even save it one day? If not, here are a few you'll want to download to your mobile device now.

Seniors’ Finances: Time for the Family Meeting?

Nancy LaFever — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:00:39 +0000

The “money talk” is a loaded topic for seniors and their children. Handling finances can be a parent’s toughest loss since it’s directly tied to maintaining independence.

Limits on Painkillers Hurts Seniors

Nancy LaFever — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:00:36 +0000

The FDA recently ruled to move some painkillers to a different category of controlled substances. Drugs are classified in “schedules” reflecting their addiction potential.

#ElderCareChat 5/15/13 Recap: Substance Abuse Among Seniors and Caregivers

Michelle Seitzer — Fri, 17 May 2013 13:30:18 +0000

Get highlights from Wednesday's chat on substance abuse issues among seniors and caregivers.

Cool Seniors on Screen

Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:00:16 +0000

Some of the most delightful characters on the big screen and the small screen (then and now) are the Baby Boomers and seniors who -– though they may be crotchety at times –0 give new meaning to living authentically. Here are some of our faves:

Is 60 the New 40?

Nancy LaFever — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:43 +0000

If 60 is indeed the new 40, we boomers need to take better care of ourselves. Data cited in a recent Sun Sentinel article states baby boomers are not as healthy as the generation cohort that preceded them.