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Julie A. Johnson profile image72

Appreciating the Older Generation

The United States is very youth oriented, and sometimes we overlook our elders and how important they are in our society. In America we focus on remaining youthful, and aging, although a natural process, is...

16 comments    life advice family
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Life Insurance For Senior Citizens

As with many other financial planning and preparation processes, life insurance for senior citizens is often disregarded until it is nearly too late. Although many consumers believe that they can simply...

0 comments    income insurance death
Elderly playing the Nintendo Wii61

Health in Aging, Longevity, for Senior Citizens and those who will be Senior Citizens

The Health and Aging Website A comprehensive study, discussion, and community where all who age may congregate and grow young together. Grandparents are often great influence to their grandchildren. For me,...

0 comments    golf wii memories
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Worst Christmas Gifts for Grandparents

Christmas gifts for grandparents are not always easy decisions. Before grabbing the first thing you see on the shelf, take time to really think about the intended recipients, like, their ages,...

2 comments    love life family
Castell profile image60

Elderly Fall Prevention

Good health is the backbone of our existence and without it our quality of life suffers. And this could not be more evident, then in our senior citizens. One of the biggest threats to their quality of life is...

0 comments    senior balance seniors balance
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3 Brain Boosting Activities for Senior Citizens

As people approach later years, they can and are taking a much more aggressive attitude in maintaining mental sharpness. Three activities are recommended: joining a music group, joining an exercise group, and having regular contact with persons under age 25. Each has at least two underlying brain benefits.

8 comments    health music fitness
NaomiR profile image77

How To Achieve Longevity -- Lessons Learned From My 93-Year-Old Grandmother

A few weeks ago, my grandmother celebrated her 93rd birthday. Happily, she has a lot to celebrate (knock on wood). She still has all of her wits about her, she's still independent, she's still able to live by...

3 comments    aging elderly longevity
Rochelle Frank profile image74

Guide to being Sixty

Sixty is not for sissies. Some of you already know this, but if you are not there yet, it is advisable to start thinking about adjusting your attitudes. At age 60 you can look in the mirror and know...

11 comments    birthday aging prescription
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When "Hippy Life" Becomes "Life As A Senior Citizen"

Here we are, almost 50 years have passed since those love-in days. If we still had love-ins, I doubt if I'd get an invite anymore. I could artfully disguise the wrinkles on my neck and forehead and around...

7 comments    people hippies senior citizens
ikawae profile image68

Taking Care Our Parents

In east world, daughters or sons take care their old parents. Taking care of parents when they are old is an honorable and compulsion for easterner. Parents still live with their children even they are very...

2 comments    love life family
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