Category Archives: Senior News

5 Tips for Seniors and Losing Weight

We are bombarded by infomercials, radio ads, and banner popups on our browsers about the next greatest thing that will help you lose weight.  Keep in mind, that many of these programs are NOT designed for seniors or the elderly. … Continue reading

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Tips to Avoid Being Scammed

Our golden years are supposed to be filled with happy years and an ability to look back at our lives and if we are lucky we have some money put to the side so we can help out our children … Continue reading

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Senior Citizens of Dubai Living the Good Life

As Obamacare is starting to gain traction, and senior citizens in the US have major concerns about their continuing healthcare, and other issues as they enter their twilight years, the Senior Citizens of Dubai have never had it better. It … Continue reading

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Diana Nyad is not the only superhuman senior citizen

On Monday Diana Nyad completed a historic swim of 110 miles from Cuba to Florida. She became the first person ever to make the swim without using a shark cage. She had to battle the sun, waves, seawater, sealife, jellyfish … Continue reading

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Digestive health and the elderly: Diarrhea – Part 2

Diarrhea is an unpleasant, painful, and sometimes life threatening condition. It is important to know how to treat this common condition and to know when to seek medical attention. How can diarrhea be treated? The most important thing to remember … Continue reading

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Digestive health and the elderly: Diarrhea – Part 1

Diarrhea, frequent  loose and watery stool, is a common problem in elderly people and can become  dangerous. It can lead to malnutrition, dehydration, weakness, and can even cause death. Are the elderly more prone to getting diarrhea? The elderly are … Continue reading

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Bait and Switch Scams are Everywhere

One of the most common types of scams that online, and brick and mortar retailers employ is the classic bait and switch. While this technique is not technically legal Retailers frequently side step the legal obstacles by offering limited quantities … Continue reading

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Advances coming to Smart Phones for Senior Citizens

There is some pretty exciting news  about Smart phones that has recently come out. There is a Smartphone in the UK called the Big Button Mobile Voiis V1 senior citizens phone. As a long-time provider of health care, I have … Continue reading

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Should Senior Citizens Pay School Taxes: Letter to the Editor

After I married my husband and we had our three children, we paid school taxes gladly because our children enjoyed the benefits of a public education system. We paid our taxes and watched them steadily increase over the years. Our … Continue reading

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Senior Citizens Buy Record Numbers of Handguns

Seniors are often times the target of criminals. Many times they are thought of as easy prey, as a woman in Indiana realized. After checking the mail, and closing the screen door, a young man tried to enter the home. … Continue reading

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