There are many opportunities for seniors helping their community. Fostering through animal rescues, collecting packages for our troops, and tutoring children in the community; and how beneficial giving back can be for their own health. Why Seniors Should Give Back to Their Community Giving back is one of the most rewarding ways to enrich your […]
If you’re feeling the heat, then you know it’s summer time. This can be very difficult for seniors. However, there are still ways to have summer safety and fun, which is the best combination! First, let’s start with a quick recap of our past summer blog posts. Click each individual bullet point to see what […]
Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Lending a helping hand can make a great difference to those in their time of need. Volunteering can also be a wonderful activity for senior to do upon retirement. Here are some organizations that are always looking out for new volunteers to help serve… Habitat for […]
Social Security is an ever growing changing beast. It’s important to keep up with the yearly information. With that in mind let’s look at next year… Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment (aka COLA) is projected to adjust for inflation in 2024. It’s a vital component of Social Security, is calculated yearly to assist in keeping up […]
It’s almost summertime, and that’s means it’s senior summer fun time! Are you ready to enjoy the beauty of nature? There are a few things you can do, especially if you enjoy being active such as… 1. Fishing: Do you enjoy being out on the water in a big, beautiful boat? 2. Bird watching: Do […]
Medicare scams are rapidly increasing nowadays! You have to be extremely careful with your personal information. Giving away your social security number or birthdate is a definite no! Don’t fail prey to these awful scams. Let’s gain some knowledge and learn about the most common Medicare scams to avoid: Medicare is issuing new cards Your […]
First of all, welcome back seniors! It’s been quite some time, since we’ve posted. We’ve pasted Happy New Year, Valentine’s Day, and St. Patty’s Day. So, let’s head into springtime by getting motivated once again! Here are some encouraging ideas. You know food for thought type of things, so to speak that is… Manageable goals: Try a […]
Independence is just around the corner! Time to celebrate the 4th in a spirited way! Independence Day Volleyball Tournament: Divide residents into two-person teams as you have them compete against one another in patriotic volleyball games. You can even use red, white, and blue volleyball! Use a typical tournament style to have each winning team play […]
Mother’s Day is quickly approaching upon us. Not exactly sure what to do about it? Well, you might want to consider doing an activity with your mom rather than just purchasing a gift. Here are some suggestions for indoor and outdoor activities… 1. Cook their favorite meal or get takeout from their favorite restaurant. Arrange […]
Eating healthy in your golden years is just as important. You might even want to change your lifestyle a bit and try vegetarian. There are many benefits to not eating meats. Now, some individuals might be concerned about getting the proper nutrients, but there are many ways to accomplish this such as… Including protein in […]