Gardening, A Great Way for Seniors to Stay Active

Why Gardening is Great For Seniors

Written By : SeniorsList

Gardening in our retirement years can be a great experience. Not only does it provide a place of respite and peace, but it provides a great source of exercise. In fact, the medical community now recognizes the power for hobbies and everyday activities to provide exercise for the body. Just think of all the movements it takes to grow and maintain a garden. You’re digging, carrying dirt, bending down, standing up, and moving your muscles and joints. No wonder gardening is such a great activity! And that’s not to mention all the fresh air and sunshine you get as well… Continue Linkreading article

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Sports and Activities for Senior Citizens to Stay Active & Engaged

Feeling Sporty? Popular Activities for Seniors
Written By : SeniorsList

If you feel like you need to get out more, you’re not alone. Senior citizens and non-seniors alike are in need of consistent physical exercise. Sporty activities are an enjoyable way to get your body moving, but not all forms are best for senior citizens. Seek out those sports that you enjoy and that exert your body to a comfortable degree. Here are some of the top ranked sports for the active senior: Read entire article

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Helping Seniors Stay Engaged with Pet Therapy


Pet Therapy for the Elderly
Written By : Ryan Brancato

Linda’s mother had been receiving in-home care in NJ for several years. While the care was excellent, her mother just did not seem like her old self. Then one day, Linda, a 45-year-old mother, brought a puppy home for her own mother. It was then that she and her family learned firsthand the affect a pet can have on the health and outlook of a senior. Linda’s mother became more active: grooming, feeding, and playing with the new puppy rather than spending most of her time sleeping or watching television….Continue article here

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Managing Your Time in Retirement

Effectively Manage Your Time in Retirement
Written By : Cynthia Barnett

If you’re a recent retiree or a veteran retiree, you likely realize that although you have a lot more time to do the things you want to do, you still have a difficult time getting everything done. Its not that you’re a flake or simply aren’t motivated, it’s just that your time management skills need to be tightened up a bit. You need to learn how to better prioritize your goals in order to get the most done in the least amount of time. Well, don’t worry, you can effectively manage your time and get more done than you ever intended to do by following these ten tips:
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Helping Seniors to Stay Fit and Active

Yoga Isn’t Just for the Young

Written By : Tim Gorman

Yoga for elders is a particularly good application of the practice of yoga since it offers a complete method of physical fitness, including increased levels of strength and energy. Having immediate access helps make yoga a popular practice.

The basic principles of yoga can be put to use by anybody at any age level, but the more advanced stages of yoga might be hard to reach by most people. The advanced stages of yoga are certainly not required and not advisable to attempt for elders… http://www.seniorslist.com/inner.php?aid=1441

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Defining Home Care Options

As an agency that provides private duty homecare, we found this to be a good explantion of the differnt home care options.

Misunderstanding Home Care
Written By : Angil Tarach-Ritchey

There is so much misunderstanding about homecare that I want to help clarify the misunderstandings. Many refer to homecare as home health or just homecare without ever realizing there are 3 types of homecare. This isn’t a just a misunderstanding in the lay community, but there is an enormous lack of understanding among medical professionals and those working in the medical field. Even websites that provide health information can be very wrong in their description of home care. They use home health and homecare interchangeably as if it were one in the same….http://www.seniorslist.com/inner.php?aid=2050

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Seniors Take to the Internet

Look Who’s Online Now
Written By : Burton Widener

The popular belief that the “net” is reserved for the younger generations may have been true a few years ago, but no more. Survey data shows that more and more older Americans are flocking to the internet and the proliferation of websites dedicated to senior citizens are evidence that they represent an important target audience for online marketers….

All things considered, the internet is a positive experience for the vast majority of seniors. It is remarkable how many old friends reconnect through the net. I know in my case, I have reconnected with several former high school classmates who are scattered across several states from New Hampshire to Arkansas to California

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Senior Citizens and Computers

Computers Can Be Magic Carpets
Written By : Raymond Angus

Seniors, computers bring to them the wonders of the entire world. Are you a senior or a boomer? Do you want to visit Australia and pet a koala?

Have you always wanted to study the nesting habits of sea turtles in Florida and watch them deposit their eggs. Maybe you want to tour the ancient coliseum in Rome. Would you like to know if Begonias will grow in your back yard?

Your trusty computer can provide the vehicle to satisfy your desires and you don’t even have to leave the house. Punch a few buttons on its keyboard, buckle your seat belt, and get ready for the beginning of an adventure….http://www.seniorslist.com/inner.php?aid=2732

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Tips for Helping Seniors Learn the Computer

Teaching Seniors Computers – 10 Tips
Written By : Michael Gorzka

I’ve been teaching library computer classes since 1997. Here are my top 10 tips for teaching seniors how to use a computer.

1) State the goals of the class before you begin instructing. People will come into a class with different skill levels. Advanced students will often work ahead or surf the web if the class material is too basic for them. This can distract you and other people in the class.
After everyone in the class has been seated, I introduce myself and then say something like: “Just to make sure we’re all on the same page here, this the Introduction to Email Class”. In this class we cover thevery basics of sending and receiving email messages. Is that why we’re all here?”
2) Use real life parallels whenever possible….http://www.seniorslist.com/inner.php?aid=2733

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Popular Activities for Seniors

Feeling Sporty? Popular Activities for Seniors
Written By : SeniorsList

If you feel like you need to get out more, you’re not alone. Senior citizens and non-seniors alike are in need of consistent physical exercise. Sporty activities are an enjoyable way to get your body moving, but not all forms are best for senior citizens. Seek out those sports that you enjoy and that exert your body to a comfortable degree. Here are some of the top ranked sports for the active senior:
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