Sharon's Senior Living Blog February 2008 Archive

While you can't avoid getting older, you do have some control over how fast your skin ages. In Top 7 External Causes of Aging Skin, learn which health and lifestyle ... Read More

Seniors and other people with disabilities travel nationally and internationally by plane, auto, train, ship and other forms of transportation. With a little advance planning, travel for people with disabilities ... Read More

While changes in memory, hearing, and eyesight have been attributed to the passing of time, I'm happy to report that aging seems to leave our sense of humor intact. With ... Read More

In a survey of recent retirees, many reported that while they are living the lifestyle they wanted in retirement, more than half look back on the years before they retired ... Read More

RV sales are increasing as more baby boomers reach 50. Learn the benefits of RV travel, and why RV travel is so popular with the baby boomer generation.Photo by Mark ... Read More

Did you know that the fastest growing group of self-employed workers is over age 50? Millions of older adults are self-employed, but many do not have self-employed health insurance coverage.Photo ... Read More

Criminals often target seniors for identity theft and other financial scams. One way you can guard against identity theft is to order free credit reports and review them regularly to ... Read More

A growing number of baby boomers and retirees are going back to college—not just to learn, but to live. Learn how colleges and universities throughout the United States are teaming ... Read More

President Bush has signed the economic stimulus bill and the Internal Revenue Service will begin sending stimulus payments, popularly known as tax rebates, in May 2008. Thanks in part to ... Read More

Do you love your partner but miss the sparks you used to feel? This advice from a relationship expert will help you keep the magic alive. Learn how to ... Read More

Deciding when to move and where to move can be two of the most challenging decisions that seniors face. If you are unable to continue living independently in your current ... Read More

When a group of older adults, age 55-75, were asked if they would be interested in lifelong learning and living in a college atmosphere, more than half of the respondents ... Read More

Whether you are a history buff, a lifelong learner, or you just want to impress your friends, you'll find something of interest in this site from the U.S. Government. Read ... Read More

In the near future, every American will have electronic medical records that healthcare providers can access online. Here are the advantages of storing medical records online, plus recommendations for online ... Read More

We've heard the jokes about addled senior citizens, but a study shows that older adults can be more easily distracted than young adults because they experience brain changes that lead ... Read More

The benefits of a good marriage appear to last even after a spouse has died, according to researchers at the University of Michigan. Learn how good marriages--and bad ones--affect how ... Read More

On February 17, 2009, the United States will change TV technologies from analog to digital, and many people will find that their TVs don't work anymore because digital TV ... Read More

Did you know that more than two million instances of housing discrimination occur annually, but fewer than one percent of the victims file complaints? If you think you are a ... Read More

A healthy and fulfilling sexual relationship with someone you love can be a great source of joy, but chronic pain from an illness or injury can undermine intimacy and make ... Read More