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5 Steps of Grieving & Healing
Grieving the loss of a loved one takes time, but you can heal from grieving. These 5 steps can help you work through grieving and begin to enjoy life again.
Senior Exercise: Knee Exercise
How-To series on knee exercise for seniors includes instructions on doing leg raises, which strengthen thigh muscles to help knees get stronger.
Best Exercise for Older Adults
Exercise improves health and increases longevitiy. To get started, here are the 4 best exercises for older adults.
6 Steps to Better Senior Sex
With creativity and communication, you can continue to improve your sex life as you age. Here are 6 steps to help make senior sex better.
Senior Job Bank / Workforce50
This job referral service focuses exclusively on senior jobs and jobs for people 50-plus, who are among the fastest growing labor force in the U.S.
Senior Exercise: Strength
This how-to series of strength exercises for seniors that you can do at home. Build muscle, improve muscle tone, and increase metabolism, which will help you keep weight and blood sugar in check.
Senior Exercise: Balance
This how-to exercise series focuses on the lower body and improving balance. These simple lower body exercises include safety tips and can easily be done at home.
How to Rekindle Romance
To maintain a healthy long term relationship, it's important to keep romance alive. Here's advice from a relationship expert on how to rekindle romance in your long term relationship.
Senior Dating: 10 Date Ideas
If you are senior who is dating again, or thinking about it, here are 10 great first date ideas to reduce the anxiety and increase the fun.
7 Habits That Cause Aging Skin
Want to avoid aging skin? Learn which lifestyle choices cause aging skin, and what you can do to create an anti aging skin care program.
Find or Create Retirement Jobs
Tips for finding or creating retirement jobs, and how employers are recognizing the need to offer retirement jobs to older workers.
Mature Women See Their Futures
A landmark survey discovers that many mature women have a false sense of confidence in areas like finances and health, but mature women's beliefs about aging are changing for the better.
Lifetime National Park Pass
Love to visit U.S. National Parks? This $10 Senior Pass will give you lifetime admission to most national parks. Learn how this lifetime senior national park pass works, and how to get one.
Experience Works Senior Jobs
Designed to help seniors and mature workers over 55, Experience Works is a national, nonprofit organization that offers job training, job placement, and community service experience.
Senior Exercise: Stretching
Senior exercise helps you do more of the activities you enjoy. These stretching exercises will increase your flexibility and freedom of movement.
Prevent High Blood Pressure
Adults over 55 have a 90 percent chance of developing high blood pressure, which increases the risk of heart failure and other life-threatening illnesses. You can prevent high blood pressure, and these tips will show you how.
Thousands of Senior Discounts
Looking for senior discounts? Here's where to look for thousands of senior discounts on shopping, restaurants, travel, medical services, recreation and more.
What Causes Impotence?
Most men experience impotence or erectile dysfunction at some point, but as men age it becomes more common. Here are common causes of impotence or erectile dysfunction.
Washington, DC Travel Tips
Washington, DC travel is very popular, because Washington, DC is a historical wonderland. Here are the top 10 Washington, DC travel recommended destinations.
Free Entertainment for Seniors
Many communities offer dozens of free entertainment and fun activities for seniors on a budget - you just need to know where to look. Here's a list to get you started.
Find the Best Online Pharmacy
Is it true that an online pharmacy can save you money on prescription drugs? Yes, and here's how to find the best prices from reputable online pharmacy companies.
Blood Pressure 101
Your blood pressure changes as you go through your day. Here are the ranges for normal blood pressure, prehypertension and high blood pressure or hypertension.
How to Find Health Insurance
How to find the right self-employed health insurance coverage that fits your budget.
SecurityTravel Packing Tips
These travel packing tips will reduce airport security delays and make sure your bags get to your destination with you.
Senior Friend Finder Review
Senior Friend Finder is a popular online senior dating site. Here's what Senior FriendFinder offers, and the pros and cons of Senior Friend Finder.
Enjoy Healthy Senior Sex
Healthy Senior Sex - Age-related physical changes, including male impotence and female sexual dysfunction, can create challenges for sexually active seniors.
Overcome First Date Anxiety
A first date can be nerve-wracking at any age, and especially for single seniors who are out of practice. Here's some first date advice to help things go smoothly.
Match.com Review
Match.com is a popular online dating site. Here is a review of Match.com that explains what Match.com offers and the pros and cons of using Match.com for online dating.
Importance of Bathtub Safety
Recommendations for shower and bathtub safety. Why shower and bathtub safety is critical for older adults, who often use unsafe bathroom fixtures even when shower and bathtub safety features are installed.
Airport Security & Medication
Traveling with medication is easier when you follow these tips for taking medication through airport security checkpoints.
Senior Exercise: Cardio
This how-to exercise series for beginners and older adults focuses on endurance and cardio exercises. Increasing your heart rate through exercise will improve cariovascular health and help you lose weight.
Meet New People
When you meet new people you increase your chances for making friendships that add companionship, intellectual stimulation, humor, and joy to your life. Here's a fun way to meet new people who share your interests.
Obama vs McCain-Soc. Security
Compare Obama vs McCain on Social Security--Social Security privatization, raising the retirement age, cutting Social Security benefits and the payroll tax cap.
Aging Skin, Face & Body Shape
How aging change you - learn how aging changes the way your skin, hair and fingernails look, plus how aging changes your body shape.
How to Find a Medicare Doctor
Looking for a Medicare doctor? Here's how to find and approved medicare doctor. Search by geographical area, medical specialty or name.
How does Medicare work?
As more baby boomers near retirement, more questions are being asked about Medicare benefits. Here's an explanation of how the Medicare benefit program works.
10 Secrets of Success
Successful people share 10 secrets of success. These secrets of success help people reach their goals and turn their dreams into reality.
All About Grandparents Day
National Grandparents Day was created by an act of Congress in 1978, but the idea for the annual observance honoring grandparents and other seniors really started with a West Virginia homemaker named Marian McQuade.
Funny Quotes for People 50+
Funny Quotes and Humor for People Over 50 - Funny quotes and humor about life and getting older.
Best Cities to Live & Retire
Where are the best cities for boomers and seniors to live and retire? Learn about the best cities in AARP's five best cities list.
Communication with Elderly
Communication with the elderly can be challenging. Here are tips to improve your communication with the elderly, honor your relationship, and improve an elderly person’s quality of life.
Ask Sharon: Online Dating
Online dating is a great way to meet people, but is online dating right for you? Learn the pros and cons of online dating and decide for yourself.
eHarmony Review
eHarmony is a popular online dating site. Here is a review of eHarmony that explains what eHarmony offers and the pros and cons of using eHarmony for online dating.
Emergency Room Survival Tips
No visit to an emergency room is pleasant, but these emergency room survival tips from Money magazine can make your emergency room experience safer and less costly.
Sex and Aging Survey Results
How do older adults feel about senior sex? Get the surprising results of a sex and aging study looking at senior sexual attitudes and behaviors from ages 57 to 85.
Top Online Dating Sites
More and more, older adults are finding companionship and love online. But where do you begin? These reviews of the top online dating sites that cater to older adults will give you the costs, benefits, and special features of each online dating site, plus the pros and cons of each.
Diet and Exercise Myths
Which diet and exercise myths are keeping you from reaching your weight goal? Learn which popular diet and exercise myths are false and can hinder your diet and exercise program.
Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke
Learn to recognize the symptoms of heat exhaustion.
4 Steps to Prevent Falling
Falling down is the leading cause of injury death in adults over age 65. Reduce your risk of injury from falling by following these 4 simple steps.
Future Social Security Benefit
Easy to use Social Security benefits calculators show you how much Social Security benefits you will receive based on estimated income and number of years you work.
Free Job Training & Placement
Information on a free job training and job placement program for job seekers who are age 55+, unemployed and have low-incomes.
Healthcare Problems/Solutions
Healthcare is a big issue for baby boomers. Rising healthcare costs, inadequate healthcare coverage and increasing health problems face baby boomers headed for retirement. Suggested healthcare solutions.
I'm Retired...and Bored
What happens when a retired man misses his job? Advice for retired people on enjoying life after being retired.
Top 50 Cities for Seniors
Which cities offer the best for senior living? Learn what makes a city good for senior living, and which U.S. cities offer the best quality of life for seniors.
Caregiver Support
Being a caregiver can take a toll on your physical and emotional health, unless you get caregiver support. Here's how to cope with caregiver stress and take care of yourself.
Seniors Want Retirement Jobs
Here are the four main reasons why more seniors and baby boomers are seeking retirement jobs.
How to Fall Asleep Faster
Is it hard to fall asleep? These tips can help you fall asleep sooner and stay asleep longer. Getting enough sleep is an essential part of good health at any age.
Forgetfulness...or Dementia?
Are you forgetful? Find out if your forgetfulness is normal, or if you have signs of early dementia and Alzheimer's Disease.
Nursing Home Compare: Ratings
Need help finding a good nursing home? Get performance ratings for all U.S. nursing homes that are Medicare and Medicaid certified in Nursing Home Compare.
Gay Retirement Housing
Learn about gay and lesbian retirement communities, why gays and lesbians want special retirement communities, and where to find gay and lesbian retirement communities.
Baby Boomers Change Retirement
A survey shows that baby boomers are transforming retirement. Find out how, and if you are financially ready to meet your retirement goals.
Basic Timeshare Information
These 7 basic timeshare questions and answers will help you understand timeshare and decide if timeshare is right for you.
Benefits of Exercise
Research shows that exercise helps people of all ages, including seniors. Here are the important benefits of exercise for seniors and people over 50.
Improve Your Concentration
You don't have to lose concentration as you age. Learn why older adults lose concentration, and how to improve concentration with free, fun brain fitness activities.
Safe Senior Exercise
Exercise benefits everyone, at any age. Before you begin any exercise program, it’s important to follow these healthy exercise guidelines.
Aspirin & Heart Attack/Stroke
For millions of older adults who take a daily dose of aspirin to reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, a study shows that stopping aspirin can increase the risk of heart attack or stroke.
Find the Best Travel Discounts
Travel discount - step-by-step guide to finding the best travel discounts and senior travel discounts available.
SS Break Even Age Calculator
What's your best age to apply for Social Security benefits? Find out with the Social Security Benefits Break-Even Age Calculator.
Tips for Women Traveling Alone
With more women traveling alone, it is important to plan ahead for travel safety. These 10 simple tips will improve safety for women travelers.
Retiree Health Benefits
Retiree health benefits - suggestions from a leading economist on how to protect your retiree health benefits.
Dating Again
Ask Sharon, a Senior Living advice column on senior dating, widower, overcoming guilt, new senior relationships.
Sophia Loren on Natural Beauty
If you think beauty equals youth, think again. Sophia Loren was named the world's most naturally beautiful person when she was nearly 72. Learn how you can develop your own ageless, natural beauty.
Get Self-Employed Insurance
More older adults are self-employed, but many do not have self-employed health insurance coverage. Here's why.
Medicare FAQ: How Does It Work
How does Medicare work? Here's how Medicare pays for your medical benefits.
Online Dating Safety Tips
While online dating can be rewarding, it’s important to be cautious. These tips will help to increase your online dating safety.
How to Avoid Jet Lag
Don't let lag can spoil the first few days of your trip. To avoid jet lag, follow these simple steps.
Movies to Watch With Kids
Recommendations for classic and contemporary movies that grandparents can watch with their grandchildren. This list includes great films that will entertain seniors and youngsters alike.
Cost of Credit Card Late Fees
Credit card late fees have nearly tripled between 1994 and 2004, as credit card companies make up for lower interest rates. You may be surprised to learn all the different ways it could cost you to make even one late payment.
6 Tips to Avoid Senior Scams
Unfortunately, seniors are more vulnerable to senior scams and scam artists. Follow these 6 simple tips to avoid being the victim of a scam.
Obama vs McCain: Presc. Drugs
Where do Obama and McCain stand on prescription drug issues for older adults? To help you choose, compare Obama vs McCain on prescription drugs.
Why Stretching is Good for You
Learn the benefits of stretching for older adults, plus quick tips for stretching exercises from fitness expert Margaret Richard.
Make Great Gift Baskets
People love to gift baskets. Look here for creative gift basket ideas, plus tips to make gift baskets beautiful, useful and fun.
Diagnosing Impotence
An accurate diagnosis of impotence or erectile dysfunction can help your doctor find the best treatment. Here are common diagnostic tests for impotence and erectile dysfunction.
Ready for Assisted Living?
Moving a parent to assisted living can be difficult for the family. When is it time to choose assisted living? Here are ways to tell if your parent needs an assisted living facility.
December Celebrity Birthdays
Find out which 50+ celebrity birthdays are happening in December.
Wheelchair Ramp
These wheelchair ramp options help seniors with disabilities install wheelchair ramps or other home modifications, allowing them to be more independent and stay in their homes longer.
Aging Bones, Joints, Organs
How Aging Changes You - Learn how the aging process affects bones, joints, muscles, and organs.
Too Old for a Rental Car?
Planning for a rental car? Get tips to avoid being stranded by rental car regulations about being too old to drive the rental car you reserved in advance.
Grandparents Day Trivia
You may already know how and why Grandparents Day was created, but did you know Grandparents Day has an official flower and an official song? And what do highway signs in West Virginia have to do with National Grandparents Day?
Senior Population Demographics
How the senior population will grow in the U.S. and the world -- demographic information on the senior population from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Retirement Planning Checklist
This handy retirement planning checklist will help you plan ahead and be ready for retirement.
How to Buy an RV
An RV is a major purchase; do your homework to make sure you get the best RV deal on the RV model that's right for you.
Exercise Reduces Dementia Risk
Here are details of a study indicating that older adults who engage in a consistent exercise program reduce their risk of developing age-related dementia.
Senior Housing Option: ECHO
ECHO senior housing gives seniors the option of living independently while being near their families.
Reverse Mortgage for Seniors
What is a reverse mortgage? Advantages and disadvantages? Here's help deciding if a reverse mortgage is right for you.
AARP's 50 Hot People Over 50
AARP Magazine released a list of 50 of the hottest people over age 50. Is your favorite on this list of 50 hot people over 50?
Medicare FAQ: What Is Covered?
Here are the services covered by Medicare Part B.
Medicare FAQ: Your Payment
Medicare benefits pay for some medical services. Here's what you can expect to pay.
Obama vs. McCain-Payroll Tax
Where do Barack Obama and John McCain stand on the Social Security payroll tax cap? Compare how Obama and McCain stand on the Social Security payroll tax cap.
Why Senior Blogs are Great
Senior blogs are wildly popular, and senior blogs offer benefits like mental exercise, friendship and the opportunity to learn new things.
Positive Thinking and Health
Positive thinking has power. Researchers find that positive thinking can help slow the onset of frailty in older adults. Learn more about positive thinking and older adults.
Credit-Card Late Fees: 6 Tips
Credit card late fees have tripled in the past 10 years. Here are 6 tips to help you avoid credit card late fees and save your credit rating.
See Aging in a New Way
Aging happens whether we're ready or not. Learn about healthy aging, see aging in a new way and find the keys to successful and happy senior years.
Fun Facts About Grandparents
Celebrate Grandparents Day. In honor of Grandparent’s Day, the U.S. Census Bureau has released these fun facts about grandparents.
Online Dating Site Reviews
The most popular online dating sites - how online dating sites work, what online dating sites cost, plus pros and cons of online dating sites.
Chronic Pain and Sexuality
Chronic pain from illness or injury can interfere with sexuality and sexual feelings. Information to help you enjoy sexuality while coping with chronic pain.
6 Basic RV Travel Tips
RV Travel - More people are discovering the fun and freedom of RV travel. When planning your first RV travel or your 50th, these 6 RV travel tips from an RV travel expert will help you prepare for a relaxing, safe, and fun RV travel adventure.
How to Rent an RV
Whether this is your first RV rental, or you love RV travel and are thinking about buying an RV, here are tips to help your RV rental go smoothly.
Free or Low Cost Medication
Do you need free prescription drugs or need help paying for prescription drugs? Find out how you can join millions of others who qualify for low-cost or free prescription drugs.
Senior Falling Injuries Rise
Over the past several years, the frequency of preventable falling injuries among people age 65 and older has increased dramatically. Why are older adults falling?
What Causes Aging Skin?
What causes aging skin? Heredity and lifestyle determine your aging skin process. Learn what you can do to slow the aging of your skin.
Medicare FAQ: Other Services
Your Medicare benefit pays for a number of services in addition to hospitals and mental health agencies. Here's a list of Medicare coverage.
Social Security Privatization
Where do Obama and McCain stand on Social Security privatization? This article compares Obama vs McCain views on Social Security privatization.
10 Movies for People Over 50
If you are in the mood to see a movie that deals with the experiences of people over 50 and seniors, this list of 10 great films will get you started.
Exercise Tips for Boomers
These exercise tips will help you avoid sports injuries. Designed for baby boomers, these exercise tips will help all older adults exercise more safely.
Canadian Prescription Drugs
As state and local governments join the effort to make Canadian prescription drugs available to Americans, it's important to know what your options are.
Boomers & Retirement: Issues
As retirement looms, what are some of the issues baby boomers should consider about retirement? Here's advice for baby boomers facing retirement.
Social Security Benefits 2008
Social Security benefits are going up. Learn how Social Security benefits for nearly 54 million Americans will increase in 2008, along with Social Security taxes.
Grand Travel Ideas
Grand Travel is a great way to travel and connect with granchildren. Several tour organizations offer grand travel vacations, here are details about three of the best grand travel opportunites.
Obama vs McCain- Retirement
Do Barack Obama and John McCain favor raising the Social Security retirement age or cutting Social Security benefits? Compare Obama vs McCain on Social Security benefits.
Friends Increase Longevity
A 10-year longevity study of people aged 70 and older concluded that having good friends is more likely to increase longevity than close family relationships.
Dementia: Caregiver's Guide
People with dementia are often unable to perform common everyday tasks and need caregiver help. Here is information and support for caregivers of people with dementia, to understand and cope with changes that dementia can cause.
Electronic Medical Records
Soon, every American will have electronic medical records. Here are the advantages of storing electronic medical records online, plus recommendations for online medical record companies that can help you get started.
Aging Population Worldwide
Seniors are the fastest growing population on earth. Learn why this gives seniors tremendous power to influence politics and the economy.
Find the Right Nursing Home
Moving to a nursing home is an important decision. This nursing home checklist will help you find the best nursing home available.
Find Affordable HMO Insurance
For many seniors, finding affordable HMO health insurance can seem like the impossible dream, but it may not be as difficult or as complicated as it sometimes appears. Use these strategies to find affordable HMO health insurance where you live.
Avoid the Senior Sandwich
An increasing number of people in their fifties and sixties are finding themselves caught in a financial and emotional squeeze between two generations—struggling to cope simultaneously with the costs of caring for aging parents and helping their children pay for college or launch careers while funding their own retirement.
Social Security Benefits FAQ
To help you understand Social Security and what's being done to fix Social Security, here are answers to frequently asked questions about Social Security benefits.
Volunteer with Senior Corps
Over 55 and interested in being a Senior Corps volunteer? Senior Corps was developed to provide community service volunteer opportunities for adults over age 55.
Vacation on a Rental Houseboat
Rental houseboats are an increasingly popular travel option for many people. Currently available in more than 30 U.S. states, most Canadian provinces, and countries from Africa to New Zealand, rental houseboats combine many features found in luxury waterfront hotels with the relaxed comfort and convenience of a lakeside cabin—and with a dash of adventure thrown in for good measure.
Healthy People 2010
How healthy will you be in 2010? Check these Healthy People 2010 guidelines from the CDC to start taking better care of yourself now.
Margaret Richard on Fitness
Fitness expert Margaret Richard describes how she resists the effects of aging and menopause into her 60's.
Benefits of Lifelong Learning
Lifelong learning keeps your mind and body engaged—at any age—by pursuing knowledge and experience. Learn the benefits of lifelong learning, and find out where to look for lifelong learning resources in your community.
Driving Tips for Rainy Weather
Driving in rain can be a challenge - especially for older adults and people with disabilities. These driving tips will help you get there safely.
Can a Holiday Romance Last?
Many people seek holiday romance when they travel, and while the odds of making holiday romance last are not in your favor, it's definitely worth a try.
Ideas for Reducing Loneliness
For people who are isolated or housebound, loneliness can be a problem. Here are ideas to help you connect with others and reduce feelings of loneliness.
Free Medicare Information
Here's how to get free Medicare information from the federal government--order free Medicare information booklets and get free Medicare information online with detailed Medicare benefits information.
What to Ask Your Doctor
To get the best medical treatment, be informed about your doctor and your medical treatment. These 10 medical treatment questions will help you work with your doctor for the best health results.
Improve Life Expectancy
A study shows that life expectancy and heart health increase in proportion to the amount of physical activity. Even moderate amounts of physical activity improve life expectancy and heart health in people 50 and older.
Skin Anatomy
As the largest organ in your body, your skin protects you in many amazing ways. Take the first step to prevent aging skin with an anti-aging skin care program.
Nutrition Supplements
Many healthful herbal nutritiion supplements also pose serious health risks for seniors and others who are undergoing surgery, or who take medication for high blood pressure and heart disease.
Why Being a Caregiver is Hard
A study of the effects of stress on caregivers' health finds a surprising link between the type of assistance caregivers provide and the amount of stress caregivers report.
Retirement Benefits Checkup
What retirement benefits can you count on? Answer these 10 questions to start your retirement benefits checkup and prepare for a secure retirement.
Adventure Travel Over 50
Adventure travel specially for travelers over 50. From gentle adventure travel to demanding adventure travel, these one-of-a-kind trips offer adventure travel to more than 60 countries and all 7 continents.
Food Pyramid for Older Adults
This food pyramid, based on the USDA MyPyramid, addresses the special diet and exercise needs of older adults.
Older Adults & Concentration
How a study shows that older adults experience brain changes that lead to poor concentration, and make older adults more easily distracted than young people.
How to Stay Warm in Winter
Cold drafts can make it hard to stay warm in winter. They can also cost you hundreds of dollars and compromise your health. These tips will help you stay warm, save money and be healthy all winter long.
Caregivers: Maintain Hope
Help for caregivers - the importance of keeping hope alive for caregivers and loved ones, plus tips for caregivers on maintaining hope.
Healthy Aging Advice
Healthy aging - Interested in healthy aging? Here's humorous advice about healthy aging, including 10 tips for staying young and making the most of your senior years.
Assistive Devices
Information about assistive devices that help hearing impaired seniors communicate, and how assistive devices improve the quality of life for two seniors.

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