Seniors For Living

My mobile carrier called, offering me an upgrade if I signed a new contract. The rep trotted out the latest smartphones and high-usage data plans. He was disappointed when I said I’d stick with my “dumb” phone, thanks, it ...

I just finished Jill McCorkle’s latest novel, “Life After Life,” a tale of unique personalities that inhabit the fictional Pine Haven Retirement Community. It’s a great read and not at all what you might expect. Not having read ...

It  wasn’t too surprising to read that British soccer star David Beckham predicts he’ll have a tough time retiring. A post on albawaba.com says Beckham, after attaining all his personal bests in his career, believes it may ...

Young marrieds, parents, career-focused professionals and empty-nesters are typical life stages baby boomers and older seniors pass through, each with its own unique set of characteristics. Early in our adulthood, the focus is almost always on others and their needs. ...

As a casual gamer, I felt validated that I wasn’t just wasting time after reading a Wall Street Journal article about computer games improving the brain’s agility. The article reports on various studies of the effects of brain ...

In a recent post, I suggested children ask senior parents the whereabouts of their important documents, such as a Durable Power of Attorney. It's critical information to have if your parent is suddenly hospitalized or incapacitated, but no one likes ...

In a smart move to curb abuse of painkillers, the FDA decided in January to move these drugs to a different category of controlled substances. Prescription drugs are classified into classes  or “schedules” that reflect their level of abuse and ...

If there’s ever been a movie that made a senior living community look fun, flirty, and totally worth its while, it’s In Her Shoes with Shirley MacLaine. At her Florida digs, they socialize, speak their minds, and live ...

Earlier this year, I hit one of those milestone birthdays that ends in zero. After 20, it seems like all of the “Big-0” birthdays give most of us pause. But whether you have a good or bad reaction, it is just ...

A family that plays together stays together. In fact, the latest trend in traveling is multi-generational vacations. According to the research conducted by Preferred Hotel Group, 40 percent of all active leisure travelers have taken at least one multi-generational trip (defined ...