Posts Tagged With ‘ Seniors ’

Experiencing gradual vision loss as a senior is to be expected but there are steps you can take to slow down the decline. John, a 65-year-old retiree, was frustrated with the gradual decline in his eyesight. Every year at his annual eye exam, his doctor would inform him that there had been further deterioration in […] Originally Published on BoomerBuyerGuides.com Continue Reading

Here’s the Podcast: I hope you enjoy listening! Laura Lyster-Mensh is a death doula who has proposed a unique idea to the Congressional Cemetery. She asked if she could be their death doula for a year and provide death education and awareness work to the community. To her surprise, they said yes! This opportunity has allowed her to spread the message of “Death Positivity” and help individuals plan for the inevitable. Every Saturday morning, Laura hosts activities for people in the community at the cemetery. These activities are designed to encourage positive thinking about death and help... Continue Reading

Is ChatGPT for seniors too? Well, if you’re a senior and you’re feeling out of the loop concerning this ChatGPT thing everyone is talking about, you’re not alone. You’re intrigued by it, but the thought of using new technology feels overwhelming to many seniors. Don’t worry, we’re here to help! This article will explain what […] Originally Published on BoomerBuyerGuides.com Continue Reading

As most people at retirement age are looking at a few chronic health conditions, it isn’t surprising that most are taking medications. According to astonishing 87-year-old Ann Kahl, a fitness guru in Florida, we’re using these drugs to do what we ought to be doing ourselves in many cases, just by being more active. Ms. Kahl is a runner, triathlete, fitness coach and leader with a message: quit whining and just do it. She believes that your doctors want to keep prescribing drugs with all their side effects to have these things take the place of a healthier lifestyle. Maybe she’s right. Keep... Continue Reading

Reading and other visual tasks can become increasingly challenging as we age. The good news is that with the help of audiobooks, senior adults can continue to grow intellectually and maintain social connections. Seniors can enjoy literature and other reading material without putting their eyes through unnecessary strain by listening to audiobooks. They are portable and may be listened to anywhere: in the vehicle, at the office, or even while folding laundry. Seniors can easily access a wide selection of titles thanks to the widespread availability of digital audio-book downloads from public libraries... Continue Reading

People used to fear a diagnosis of cancer above all. That has been replaced by fear of a diagnosis of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease. Most people know someone who has it or did in the past. There is good reason to be afraid. It’s a difficult, expensive and sometimes very long journey with this disease. Furthermore, it can create a hellish existence for those taking care of their demented loved ones. Their behavior can be difficult, unpredictable and extremely unmanageable for some. Researchers all over the world study every aspect of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementias.... Continue Reading

This is shocking, but it actually happened. I describe a real case, with names changed. The man involved was what we call an “elder orphan”. These are the ones with no kids, never married, or widowed and they do not have anyone paying much attention to them as they age. They are vulnerable to predators. His case may be representative of what can easily happen when no one is watching. The Elder Orphan “Tony” age 87, widowed with no children, lived alone and took care of himself. But he was getting frail and it was getting hard to get the grocery shopping done. While at the market, a checker... Continue Reading

As people age, sometimes they are more willing to overlook what needs fixing at home. Maybe it feels like too much to vet contractors, or get bids. One gentleman in his 80’s comments at AgingParents.com, “I’ll just let my kids take care of it. I’ll probably be gone in five years”. Is that fair? We think not. Here’s how far it can go. The “Can’t Be Bothered” Attitude Carter and Sybil, both in their mid-80s, have lived in their home for over 50 years. They raised their kids there. They host family gatherings there with adult children and grandkids. They are quite comfortable financially... Continue Reading

It seems that there is no end to what unscrupulous financial advisors will do to line their own pockets at others’ expense. One does not need to be elderly and frail to get taken advantage of by someone you trust for financial advice. This debacle happened to a working widow in her 60s with limited assets. She had an IRA, though she depended on her job as her primary source of income. She trusted the institution where she had her IRA to give her ethical guidance on what to do with her modest retirement funds. They told her to put her money into oil and gas securities, real estate investment trusts... Continue Reading

Welcome to Summer v2! Our Artificial Intelligence Chat Demo allows you to have a conversation with a sophisticated AI system. This demo is set up to assume you are a 55+ year-old user and to construct replies that are tailored to your generation and culture. Summer is a work in progress and any feedback you […] Originally Published on BoomerBuyerGuides.com Continue Reading