News and Events

November 28, 2018

The holidays bring joy, generosity and good will towards others. Most families and friends enjoy spending time together and performing seasonal traditions. However, this time of year also is when scammers are at the height of their work. Since people generally feel more generous during the holiday season, scammers find this time more enticing to take advantage of individuals.

October 31, 2018

The use of technology has become the great pastime for the 21st century. With smartphones dominating almost everyone in the world…individuals are constantly communicating with family members, friends, and colleagues through texts, emails, social media posts, etc.

September 4, 2018

Every year about 600 films are released in the United States and millions of people are flocking to multiplexes and art houses to see them. However, I’ve heard some older adults say they don’t feel there is enough representation of their age group in movies. And when they do see older characters in films, the characters typically don’t represent them and their diverse lifestyles. There seems to be a disconnect, because research shows, many of the millions of people going to see movies are aged 60 and older.

August 20, 2018

Some seniors must stop driving due to medical reasons such as macular degeneration, weak muscles, arthritis, stroke, cognitive disorders, etc. According to AARP’s article, We Need to Talk: The Difficult Driving Conversation, some seniors also display warning signs of unsafe driving, which could signal it is time to stop driving. They may lose confidence in their driving ability, are easily distracted, have slow reflexes and drive too fast or slow for the conditions. Whatever the reason, giving up driving can have deep emotional consequences for many such as depression, a loss of independence, and a sense of isolation.

August 6, 2018

The unique challenges faced by LGBT elders in America are brought to light. Alfree discusses the struggles of senior LGBT individuals, from facing discrimination in healthcare to higher risks of poverty and homelessness.

June 11, 2018

Last year I wrote an article titled, Apps, Making Life Easier for Seniors, for the Daily Local News. With advances in technology occurring on a daily basis…and since we are in the summer movie season when many sequels are released. I thought this would be a good time to revisit this topic and write a sequel to my article!

May 29, 2018

Recently, two seniors I know started dating. They are spending much time together – taking walks, dining, and playing games. It’s nice to see them enjoying their lives. We often think dating is an activity for the young, but having a companion is something most people desire, regardless of age.

May 14, 2018

Sometimes referred to as the “sunshine vitamin” because your body naturally produces it when exposed to sunlight, Vitamin D is increasingly being recognized for its wide and varying health benefits. There is clear evidence that Vitamin D supports growth and development of bones and teeth and supports a healthy immune system.

April 16, 2018

According to The Funeral Source, prior to the mid 1800’s, when someone died most American families would depend on a group of women in their community to help prepare the deceased for an in-home visitation. The body would lay in the parlor of the home and family and friends would visit and pay their last respects. This practice started to change during the Civil War, since so many men were killed in different parts of the country, their bodies were embalmed to transport them home.

April 3, 2018

Our death – at some point – is certain. Benjamin Franklin humorously reminded us of this with his famous quote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” But we tend to share Franklin’s quote when we are talking about taxes … not so much in talking about death.