Senior Living Blog
Five Tablet or Smart Phone Apps That Can Improve Your Life
We’re living in an age in which the next big thing always seems just around the corner. And, though we may not know what’s coming next, one thing is for sure.
April 8, 2013
End-of-Life Discussion—Age with Dignity and Make Your Wishes Known
Mention the term end-of-life discussion to a group of seniors, and you’re going to get some strong reactions. No wonder, with all the connotations this term has taken on in recent years.
April 5, 2013
Silent Heart Attacks—Don’t Think They’re Not the Real Thing
Everyone knows the symptoms of a heart attack, right? The feeling of tightness … chest pain … pain in the arms … sweating … shortness of breath ….
April 3, 2013
Retirement Spotlight—Portland, Oregon
Portland has long had a reputation as one of the hippest cities in the United States. In recent decades Portland has attracted many young professionals and people looking for a vibrant yet laid-back city with spectacular scenery, a cosmopolitan feel, and almost unparalleled diversity.
March 27, 2013
Seniors Squarely in the Sights of the Insurance Industry … and Just About Everybody Else
Because American seniors typically transition from employer health insurance to Medicare, it makes perfect sense that a “senior market” exists in the insurance industry’s eyes.
March 22, 2013
Government Committed to Improving End-Stage Renal Disease Care
Care to guess what the following conditions have in common?
March 22, 2013
Retirement Spotlight—Albuquerque, New Mexico
Do you remember what Bugs Bunny used to say every time he popped up out of the ground in a location he hadn’t planned to visit?
March 20, 2013
Beware of the Grandma Scam
Published: March 18, 2013 (Updated for 2025) Few things bring more joy to a senior than a phone call from a grandchild. Whether it’s a toddler just learning to talk, a school-age child excited about their favorite music, or a busy young adult, hearing from family is always heartwarming. But what if that phone call […]
March 18, 2013
The Medicare Eligibility Age Debate Rages On
With the American economy having seen better days, many observers and policy-makers are looking at possible cuts in Medicare to help keep federal costs from getting too far out of control.
March 14, 2013
Spotlight on The Villages, Florida
Nowadays you can find retirement communities of some sort in just about every city in the USA.
March 12, 2013