Senior Citizens News

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KRTA Long Term Care Education Campaign

National Health Administrators (NHA) continues its fifteen year-long relationship with the Kentucky Retired Education Association (KRTA) by posting its new, electronic Long Term Care Buyer’s Guide on the KRTA web site. The goal of this KRTA and NHA initiative is to increase member awareness... - December 11, 2007 - National Health Administrators

How to Thrive at Disney World with Health Issues: New Travel Guide Helps Disney Vacation Dreams Come True

Traveling can be difficult or even impossible for people with health conditions, special needs or disabilities. In the new guide book, Walt Disney World with Disabilities, Stephen Ashley shares everything you need to know to thrive at Disney World with physical and emotional health conditions. - November 27, 2007 - Stephen Ashley

American Challenge Golf Tour Champion Tony Peterson Wins Over $17,000 at 2007 ACGT Tour Championships

Horseshoe Bay Resort hosted six ACGT Tour Championship events with $70,000 Payout following a record season of over 150 events and payout in excess of $500,000. ACGT provides a unique opportunity for golfers of all skill levels to compete for significant cash prizes throughout the country. - November 21, 2007 - International Players Tour

Old Colony Elderly Services to Offer “Caregiver Night Out” Appreciation Event on November 1st

November is National Caregiver Month and Old Colony Elderly Services, Inc. (OCES) Family Caregiver Support Program is offering a complimentary “Caregiver Night Out” on Thursday, November 1, 2007, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Sunrise Assisted Living Center, 97 Warren Avenue in... - October 22, 2007 - Old Colony Elderly Services

Medicare Bus to Visit Southwest Michigan

The Medicare Bus, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, will arrive at the Area Agency on Aging (2900 Lakeview Dr., St. Joseph) on Friday, October 12 to help Medicare beneficiaries and their families understand and enroll in Medicare Part D. Medicare specialists will be on... - October 10, 2007 - Area Agency on Aging, Region IV

Hillary Turns 60: Top Ten Words of Wisdom

Advice for a woman on the mountaintop from an author who's already over the hill. - October 09, 2007 - Wendy Reid Crisp

Virginia Native Edna Love Honored in National Program Recognizing Inspirational Elders

83-year-old Pulaski, Virginia resident honored in "Splendid Seniors Among Us" program recognizing people whose post-65 activities can inspire all ages. - September 30, 2007 - Pearlsong Press

Inventive Productions Will Produce 100 Free Video Biographies for WWII Veterans

Inventive Productions today announced a commitment to produce 100 video biographies of World War II veterans without charge. “In the spirit of recognizing the personal sacrifice that the American people and our veterans made during World War II, and consistent with the new Ken Burns film,... - September 30, 2007 - Inventive Productions LLC

Baby Boomers Are “Exploring Life After 55” with New Publication

After 55™ Housing and Resource Guide launches navigational guide for adults age 55+ - September 27, 2007 - For Rent Media Solutions

Long-Term Care Planning Goes Digital (and Free) with Gilbert Guide Online

First-of-its-Kind Web-Based Service Connects Caregivers with Top U.S .Long-Term Care Facilities and Services - September 25, 2007 - Gilbert Guide

Senior Housing Development Tips Developed by Aging Services Provider Ecumen

Tips developed via Ecumen’s real world experience provide organizations developing senior housing a strategic path towards achieving their development goals - September 22, 2007 - Ecumen

Independent Publisher Seeks Inspiring Seniors

Pearlsong Press calls for nominations for its national "Splendid Seniors Among Us" program celebrating people whose post-65 activities can inspire all ages. - September 12, 2007 - Pearlsong Press

Aging Services Provider Ecumen Honored as One of Minnesota’s Best Places to Work

Third straight bestowment for Ecumen, named as one of the state’s top ten large companies by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal - September 06, 2007 - Ecumen

LifeAfter50.com Announces New Dental Program and Enhanced Website

Visitors to LifeAfter50.com can now link directly to more than 30 dental plans offering from 10% to 60% discounts on most dental procedures including checkups, cleanings, crowns, root canals, dentures, oral surgery and even cosmetic dentistry on select plans. - August 29, 2007 - Southland Publishing, INC.

Nude Geezers Weenie Roast Launches Funny Calendar

Thirteen men over sixty in Madrid, New Mexico, have bared all to expose the truth about this former old west ghost town turned hippie haven. They insist that the setting for Disney's movie, Wild Hogs, is neither cute nor bland. Their calendar debuts on September 1 with a free Nude Geezer Weenie Roast and signing party. The men are a veteran fighter pilot, a cowboy, a doctor, a retired stock exchange floor trader, a lawyer, a miner, a biological consultant, an impresario, an engineer and others. - August 17, 2007 - Geezers-Illustrated

StoryofMyLife.com Launches - Be Remembered Forever for $1

Eravita, Inc announces the launch of storyofmylife.com to offer users a place to create a multi-media personal life Story that will be stored forever. A separate 501(c)(3) non-profit called the Story of My Life Foundation has also been established with the mission of keeping the stories maintained... - August 04, 2007 - Eravita, Inc.

Introducing Preserving Your Memory: the Magazine of Health and Hope by the Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation

If you are over 40 and have forgotten where you’ve placed your car keys, are you a victim of Alzheimer’s? Introducing Preserving Your Memory: the magazine of health and hope brought to you by the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation. Readers can open the pages and... - July 20, 2007 - Fisher Center for Alzheimer's Research Foundation

Letlifein.com Confronts the :Miserable Marriage" Question

Let Life In (www.LetLifein.com), the online magazine and social network for people 50plus, asks readers to discuss and decide the fate of a ‘miserable marriage’ of 28 years. - July 18, 2007 - Let life in

Senior's Got Talent: Improving Seniors' Well-Being Through Pro-Active Writing Online

Online writing contest designed to motivate mental exercise, establish social connections, and increase public awareness. - July 12, 2007 - The Elders Tribune

Blue Ribbon Residential Construction Releases Podcast Discussing Certified Aging-in-Place Specialists

Blue Ribbon Residential Construction, a fully licensed residential contracting firm that provides interior and exterior remodeling services, has announced the release of a podcast discussing the Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS) designation. In the podcast, John Sperath, president of Blue... - July 11, 2007 - Blue Ribbon Residential Construction

Indianapolis Professional Organizer Helps Boomers and Seniors Downsize to a Simpler Life

Relocating can be physically demanding and emotionally traumatic at any age, but for Boomers and seniors downsizing and moving from the family home, the ordeal is far more complicated, even paralyzing. This year 6.2% Americans over the age of 60 have decided to downsize. Now Boomers and their... - July 11, 2007 - Simplified Spaces

Free Expert Incontinence Product Advice Nationwide with Disposables Delivered

Disposables Delivered LLC, (www.disposablesdelivered.com) offers innovative solutions to meet the changing demands of today’s continence challenged population. Confidential on-line professional advice, product selection guidance, discount programs, automatic shipping plans and nationwide home delivery options are worry-free solutions offered by Disposables Delivered, LLC by phone consultation or on-line at www.disposablesdelivered.com. - July 06, 2007 - Disposables Delivered, LLC

Seniors Write a Book and Donate a Portion of Proceeds to Alzheimer's Disease and Breast Cancer Research

A group of seniors have co-written a novelette as a fund-raising project for their day support program and a portion of the profits from each book will be given to support Alszheimer's Research and Breast Cancer Research. - July 03, 2007 - CareWell Recreation Programs for Seniors

Tony Bennett's 81st Birthday Celebrated by Russ Lorenson with Special Show in San Francisco

Russ Lorenson returns to San Francisco with his acclaimed show, "Benedetto/Blessed: A Tribute to the Life and Music of Tony Bennett," for a week-long celebration of Mr. Bennett’s 81st birthday at The Empire Plush Room, 940 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109. Shows are July 31 (press opening), and August 2-5, 2007. - June 26, 2007 - RL Productions

Marion Virginia Resident Evelyn Thompson Lawrence Honored in National Program Celebrating Inspirational Elders

Honoring the past and nurturing the future keeps retired schoolteacher busy. - June 18, 2007 - Pearlsong Press

Common Assisted Living Operational Problems Can be Eliminated with Service Minder™ by Eldermark

Operational violations listed in surveys by the Minnesota Department of Health can be corrected with the help of Service Minder software, designed specifically for assisted living facilities. - June 15, 2007 - Eldermark Software

3rd Annual Red Hat Society Day at the San Francisco Zoo

The Strutting Peacocks, a Red Hat Society Chapter, will be throwing their 3rd Annual Red Hat Tea Party on July 21st at the San Francisco Zoo. Tickets are $40 per person and that includes admission to the zoo, high tea party, and Red Hat Bingo card, for a chance to win prizes. All chapters and new members are welcome to attend. - May 15, 2007 - The Strutting Peacocks

Geriatric Psychologist Says Video Biographies Are a Great Tool in Treating Dementia

Richard A. Wyckoff, a geriatric psychologist, says that one’s memories preserved in a video biography can be a great tool in preservative care. “In practical terms, Video Biographies can help a person remember who they are by highlighting very positive experiences,” Wyckoff said. - May 08, 2007 - Inventive Productions LLC

At an Age When Most People Retire, Chicago Resident Jan De Goede Picked Up Pen and Paintbrush and Began Mining a New Creative Vein

Chicago, IL resident Jan de Goede honored in national "Splendid Seniors Among Us" program recognizing people whose post-65 activities can inspire others at all life stages. - April 24, 2007 - Pearlsong Press

Seniors Discounts Community Project

There are many businesses in the United Kingdom either currently offering or happy to provide a seniors discount. Although most people are unaware of these discounts so they are never used. The Seniors Discounts Community Project aims to uncover and publicise these discounts for the benefit of mature shoppers and businesses who receive their custom. - April 15, 2007 - Seniors Discounts

Russ Lorenson Nominated for 2007 Mac Award

Awards salute the best in Manhattan live entertainment. - April 02, 2007 - RL Productions

BenefitsCheckUp Can Help Battle Senior Hunger

Older Americans urged to use free online service during National Nutrition Month. - April 01, 2007 - BenefitsCheckUp

Iatria Health Center of Wakefield Managing Director to Address Stress Management for Senior Citizens Group

Dr. Angela Baylis, managing director and doctor of chiropractic for Iatria Health Center of Wakefield, will discuss stress management at a senior citizens group meeting Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Golden Corral at 5707 Dillard Drive in Cary. Dr. Baylis will offer a lecture on what older adults can do... - February 02, 2007 - Iatria Health Center

Finding Senior Citizen Discounts to Attractions in England Just Got Easier

Find over 190 senior citizen discounts to attractions throughout England. - January 13, 2007 - Seniors Discounts

Holiday Travel Insurance Advice for Senior Safety and Protection

Seniors Can Avoid Travel Insurance Inadequacies This Holiday Season - November 01, 2006 - Travel Assist Network

Be a Santa to a Senior

Local Senior Care Company, Area Agencies and Retailers Play Santa to Overlooked Seniors - October 23, 2006 - Home Instead Senior Care

Industry Booms as Boomers Age

Synergy HomeCare Looks to Award up to 300 U.S. Franchises in Next Five Years as Need for Non-Medical Home Care Increases - October 03, 2006 - SYNERGY HomeCare

Discount Vitamins Online Just Got Cheaper for the Over 50’s

Seniors Discounts and Spa Health create partnership to provide people 50 plus with discount vitamins. - August 23, 2006 - Seniors Discounts

Seniors Discounts Compares Senior Travel Insurance Providers

Seniors Discounts investigates travel insurance options available to the mature traveller. - August 01, 2006 - Seniors Discounts

Senior Employment - Harnessing the Power of People 50 Plus

Seniors Discounts sets up a new initiative, the Grey Army, to help publicise and increase the awareness of businesses run by people 50 plus, which are aimed at assisting the growing number of mature adults. - July 25, 2006 - Seniors Discounts

Panama Moves Quickly to Take Advantage of the Growing Demand for Retirement Communities

With the dramatic increase in demand for retirement communities in Central America, Panama's private and public sectors are moving quickly to take advantage of this economic powerhouse by building master planned communities, passing new laws and restructuring government offices to minimize the red tape, while still protecting the culture and environment of the country. - July 18, 2006 - Prima Panama S.A.

Taking Time to Understand the Elderly; Author Recalls the Value of Time with Grandmother in New Memoir

Senior citizens have a wealth of knowledge and history, but many people do not take the time to learn from them. Robert Gillis spent many years of his life caring for his grandmother, and he recounts what he gained from his experiences with a remarkable lady in his new memoir, Nana: My Grandmother,... - June 29, 2006 - Robert Gillis

Uncommon, Innovative, Functional Home Improvements that Help Seniors Age Safely in their Own Homes Also Make Life Easier for Everyone in the Household

Publisher and consulting company ExtraOrdinary Homes is on a mission to help seniors avoid having to live in retirement, assisted living or their grown kids' homes. Its new book, ExtraOrdinary Home Ideas for Living Independently: Over 150 Affordable, Innovative Features That Seniors and the... - June 10, 2006 - ExtraOrdinary Homes