5 Reasons Why Seniors Are More Prone To Addiction
Seniors struggle with addiction more than most people realize.
The (U.S.) National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence reports that nearly 2.5 million older adults face a substance use disorder in the United...
The Art Of Living Longer: I’m A Deviant And Proud Of It
I’ve always been a bit of a renegade, mostly living on the fringe of what ‘everyone else’ was doing. At 66, it is no different. Today I live a...
Great Travel Destinations For Baby Boomers
There are more baby boomers and elderly traveling now than ever before. Just as the baby boomers redefined everything else in their lifetimes, they’re redefining retirement. Whether you want...
Aging Alone: Are You Prepared?
Almost one quarter of Americans over age 65 have found or will find themselves in the position of becoming physically or socially isolated as they age. "Elderly orphans" are...
The Loss of an Adult Child
Of the more than 2 million Americans who are over 90 approximately 7 percent have lost a child since 50. The number of seniors is growing every year. This...
The Health Benefits Of Peanut Butter
As kids, a peanut butter and jelly sandwich is easily a favorite and you couldn’t possibly get enough of it. Then you grow up, start worrying about your health...
What is Respite Care?
Caring for someone who is elderly, quite often a loved one, is a full-time commitment. You are on call 24 hours a day. The physical and emotional toll it...