Tag Archives: seniors
Seniors and Depression
Many seniors experience depression as they age. While the causes or depression may be varied, it is important to identify depression and treat it. There is no reason a senior should suffer through depression. There are ways to help. Causes … Continue reading
Exercise for Seniors – Swimming
If you want an excellent way to get great cardiovascular exercise that is also low impact, swimming is an excellent option. It is full body workout. Swimming uses your core muscles, your arms, legs, and glutes, and gives you a … Continue reading
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How the Healthcare Bill Will Affect Seniors
The new healthcare bill is complicated and can be confusing. There are a number of ways that seniors will be affected by the new healthcare bill. Here are some specifics to help you figure it all out. Medicare Advantage Plans … Continue reading
Seniors and Downsizing
A lively discussion regarding seniors and downsizing was featured in Oregon Public Broadcasting’s Think Out Load program on “Downsizing as a Senior,” broadcasted in December 2010. A central part of the program and discussion was a resident at Portland retirement … Continue reading
Innovative housing for elders with special needs
Published by the Oregon State Bar Elder Law Section Newsletter The demand for housing and care designed to the meet the needs of people with dementia, which includes Alzheimer’s Disease, continues to grow. When a facility advertises dementia care, it … Continue reading
Encore in the News
- Walking is Good for Caregivers!
- Show your Love with Food
- Downsizing for seniors going mainstream
- Seniors and Depression
- For retirees, the decision to move can be a lifesaver
Senior News from the NCOA
- Help for Oklahoma tornado victims NCOA urges people affected by the Oklahoma tornado to visit BenefitsCheckUp® to get quick links to programs that may help them find food, shelter, and more.
- Send an email for hungry seniors The Senate is debating revisions to the Farm Bill, including a $4.1 billion cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Ask your Senators to protect food benefits for hungry seniors.
- Get ready for Senior Center Month September may seem far away, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about to mark National Senior Center Month. This year’s theme is Experts in Living Well.
- Time to get your hearing checked May is Better Hearing Month. Age-related hearing loss often leaves seniors disconnected from their friends and family. It pays to get screened.
- Let’s stop elder abuse June 14 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Use this event to raise awareness by hosting a screening of An Age for Justice, a short documentary that tells the real story of elder abuse in America.
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