Category: Senior Citizens

Car Buying Tips for Seniors

Seniors purchasing a new vehicle have several considerations to take into account, from safety to mobility. Here are a few car-buying tips for seniors to keep in mind when they visit the dealership. When you’re buying a car, consider: Vehicle accessibility Some cars, like SUVs, pose particular challenges for seniors. If you have joint and…

How Seniors Can Keep a Sharp Brain

Few people grow older without noticing some differences in their body and mind, but these changes don’t always have to be negative. As a matter of fact, there are numerous tricks that seniors can incorporate into their routine to keep their mind sharp and their memory going strong. Learn New Things Never let anyone tell…

Four Posture Tips for Seniors

These days, we find ourselves sitting a lot, whether it’s watching TV, typing away at the computer, or talking amongst friends. A sedentary position can have serious implications for our posture, especially as we get older. But for seniors, encouraging the right posture can go a long way in maintaining both short- and long-term benefits.…

How You Can Further Your Education As You Age

If you’re retired, it’s the perfect time to kick back, relax and … continue your education? You bet! Plenty of educational opportunities are available to senior citizens. Whether you’re interested in art history, personal finance or any other topic, you’re bound to find accessible opportunities to further your education throughout your golden years. Your local…

Safe Gardening Tips for Seniors

Did you know that April is National Garden Month? Gardening is a hobby that seniors can enjoy well into their golden years. It’s inexpensive, relaxing and provides a healthy way for seniors to be outdoors and get some very gentle exercise. There’s something deeply satisfying about planting seeds in the ground and watching flowers and…

Tips for Seniors Who Are Traveling on a Plane

Between the long security lines, the teeny-tiny seats and the long layovers, flying can be challenging no matter your age. For senior citizens, the difficulties and inconveniences of flying are amplified by health concerns and other age-related factors. However, with a few handy tips, most seniors can continue traveling by air well into their golden…

How Seniors Can Avoid Identity Theft

Did you know that an identity theft occurs once every three seconds? Seniors are particularly vulnerable. They’re often targeted because they tend to have more money saved than younger adults, and because they tend to be less likely to suspect malicious intent when they receive an email or phone call from someone they don’t know.…