If you have a lot of medical bills, it can become overwhelming to keep up with them all. Below, are some tips that will help you get your medical bills organized. 1. Gather all of your medical bills in one place and separate them into categories. The easiest way to categorize is by company. For [...]
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Two reports in the January issue of Archives of Neurology show strong proof that participating in moderate exercise on a daily basis reduces the risk of cognitive impairment in those who have reached mid-life and older. In addition, the studies suggest that those already afflicted with some degree of cognitive impairment show improvement after particpating [...]
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If you want to find America’s entrepreneurs, should you be searching places frequented by senior citizens? The answer, from several data sources, appears to be yes. Contrary to the popular perception that entrepreneurship is a young person’s game, seniors are more likely than young people to operate their own businesses. According to a June 2009 [...]
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A phased retirement is a growing trend in retirement living that encourages Americans over the age of 65 to cut back on their hours but still work part-time in their field. In addition to adding to their retirement funds, these workers might experience the rewards of independent living and feel like an active member of [...]
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Seniors who may live alone, or may live far away from loved ones and close friends can benefit immensely from using social networking sites. These social networking sites may offer a welcome connection to the outside world for seniors who may not be able to get out as much as they would like. Social websites [...]
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It was exactly the reaction Jim Scott wanted — the confirmation he needed that he was on the right track with his model of care for seniors. Scott, the founder of Home Solutions for Seniors Care Inc., had just matched an elderly woman with a family in Durham. A single mother and her four daughters [...]
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Unfortunately, scam artists are all too aware that seniors are easy targets. In fact, according to the Federal Trade Commission, 25 million seniors were victims of fraud in 2008. Seniors are easy targets for scammers because of three main factors: they are easy to reach by phone, they are often home during the day, and [...]
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Have you ever considered the many benefits of being organized? Whilst there are the obvious answers of creating more space or getting rid of junk, consider these Happiness and Health benefits: Stress Free – When you’re hunting through boxes or the back of the wardrobe looking for something, you can feel the anxiety and blood [...]
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No matter how busy you are, you should always make time to relax and enjoy yourself. Here are seven easy solutions for finding that personal time. 1. BLOCK OUT SOME TIME.Restrict specific days and times of the week that you only use for fun or relaxing activities. Mark these on your calendar/diary so you don’t [...]