Seniors For Living

With all the war this country has seen in the last 100 years, it’s no surprise that veterans now make up a significant percentage of the population. But as veterans of long-ago wars age, they may wonder if their sacrifices ...

In a recent post for eCaring.com, Melody Wilding takes a look at the state of aging veterans in our nation.

She opens with the history of the upcoming holiday, which will be observed this Sunday, and shares these noteworthy ...

Exchanging a sweet kiss. Holding hands. Renewing vows. This is what 18 senior couples in a New Jersey community for veterans did yesterday, in front of a crowded auditorium of family, friends, staff and fellow residents.

According to this DailyJournal.com ...

“As America celebrates Memorial Day, we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in our nation's wars.” - John M. McHugh

In preparation for the long holiday weekend, we should all carve out time to pause and remember ...

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Dog sledding in the Boundary Waters of Minnesota. Sailing. Rockclimbing and backpacking in the wilderness. All in some of our country’s most breathtaking locations, ...

Atria Senior Living did it with recipes. Nationwide, retirement communities participating in the Spirit of '45 campaign are doing it with photos, letters, and stories. Seniors around the world do it every day -- in assisted living, around the dinner ...

As we honor our country’s dedicated service men and women on Veterans Day tomorrow, we should also be mindful of the care needs faced by many of these individuals. While a sobering thought, there are some programs that can ...

Even though I had to drag it out of him and the memories stirred were excruciating, I am eternally grateful to know my grandfather’s war stories.

My grandfather was still my hero well before I knew this part of ...

Across the country today, senior living communities are hosting picnics, tributes, memorial services, and other celebrations honoring veterans, currently enlisted service members, and the many brave soldiers who gave up their lives for liberty and freedom throughout the history of our nation.

Residents of senior living who themselves are veterans are often involved in the planning and production of some of these events. At a CCRC (continuing care retirement community) ...

Did you know there is a benefit for low/no-income veterans and their surviving spouses that can help supplement costly non-reimbursed monthly medical expenses?

Rita Files knows the Veteran’s Aid & Attendance benefit (officially titled “The Non-Service Connected Disability Pension Benefit”) inside and out, and she is passionate about helping eligible seniors take advantage of it.

Since 2000, Rita has worked with hundreds of families to secure this benefit. She’...