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Not only do our brains naturally increase in their capacity for creativity as we age; creative activity helps to deepen that capacity, drawing on the learning and experiences that we have accumulated over the years. Psychologists have observed parallels between the...

Retirement is an appealing prospect for most working people. The idea of pulling back from the pressures of employment, the allure of leisure time and the chance to receive back from life-long investments in Social Security and a retirement account provide real...

At its May meeting, our Board of Directors voted to take the next step toward a vision for long-term care on our Vernon campus – one that we have nurtured for years now. Our readers may remember that in prior years we reported on plans to transform...

Sixty-two million people receive Social Security payments each month, and con artists are going where the money is. With the number and cleverness of SS scams increasing, we’ll alert you to some of the more common schemes. Don’t Fall For These Scams A...

With age, many of us will lose the ability to make decisions for ourselves. Preparing for this times, whether it comes or not, is wise. An advance directive gives others definite guidance for acting on our wishes and can spare loved ones from losing control over doing...

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Positive Action For Seasonal Affective Disorder People are like flowers. They bloom in sunshine. Feeling Upbeat on a sunny day is just natural. When the overcast, darker and cold winter months come along it can affect peoples moods negatively, especially seniors. This...

Some relish retirement with its free time to do just as one pleases. Others fall into a funk. People who loved (or were accustomed to) their career can suddenly feel empty and lost minus the productivity and social aspects of work. Even those who disliked their jobs...

There’s cash hidden in your home. How to find it with a reverse mortgage. Many Seniors have built sizable equity in their homes. When the need arises to raise cash for any purpose, that equity may provide the answer, and a reverse mortgage may provide a better...

seniors turning to social media Surveys are showing, more and more, that the older generations are connecting with family and friends, joining communities and expressing themselves on social media such as Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter. No doubt, seniors not too long...