Obama's 2010 Budget Proposes to Make Social Security Stronger, More Secure
Tuesday April 28, 2009
Good news for older adults: President Obama is working to strengthen and secure Social Security so the program will serve retirees better now, and in the future. His budget request ... Read More
Where Do You Travel with Your Pet?
Monday April 27, 2009
In a survey by a pet products company, more than 70 percent of Americans said they prefer to travel with their pets. Maybe all that unconditional love helps to make ... Read More
When You Travel, Will Your Pet Travel With You?
Sunday April 26, 2009
When the weather gets warmer, my thoughts turn to one of my favorite activities: road trips! With two dogs in the family, the first question we ask when planning a ... Read More
Healthy People 2010: Will You Meet These Health Goals?
Thursday April 23, 2009
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has plans for your future--and that includes taking better care of yourself. As part of a report about the state of aging in America, ... Read More
What Helps You Through the Grieving Process?
Sunday April 19, 2009
The article, "5 Steps of Grieving and Healing," is always one of the most popular on Senior Living, which means that there must be a lot of people out there ... Read More
Are You Eating Too Much Salt? Join the Crowd
Monday April 13, 2009
When it comes to flavoring food, many Americans depend too much on salt, eating more than double their recommended amount of sodium every day. And more than two-thirds of American ... Read More
Older Adults Are More Vulnerable to Scams: How to Protect Yourself
Saturday April 11, 2009
A few months ago I saw an infomercial for a cleaning product that looked great. Thinking I might order it, I did a quick Internet search for reviews of the ... Read More
How to Have More Effective Communication with the Elderly
Thursday April 9, 2009
Elderly people who are unable to live independently often have a chronic illness or some level of dementia that makes self-care--and communication--difficult. It's important to remember that while communication ... Read More
Social Security Makes “Compassionate Allowances” for People with Disabilities
Monday April 6, 2009
When I worked in a community mental health clinic, I met quite a few people who had problems applying for and receiving Social Security disability benefits. Case managers advised people ... Read More
Home Safety Tips for People with Low Vision: Live Independently and Avoid Falling
Saturday April 4, 2009
A reader named Barbara, who has low vision, asked about safety tips that would help her live independently. I did some research and found that low vision is fairly common ... Read More
Top 10 Things to See and Do in Washington, DC
Friday April 3, 2009
Do your vacation plans include a Washington, DC travel adventure? The U.S. capital is a great travel destination for people of all ages. Larry West, Guide to Environmental Issues and ... Read More