Oct
15
2019
The cost of living adjustment (COLA) will increase Social Security benefits by 1.6 percent in 2020, an average of about $24 per month for individuals, the Social Security Administration announced on October 9, 2019.
The increase for 2020 is notably...
Oct
08
2019
Aerobic exercise or cardiovascular conditioning is extremely beneficial for seniors. This can include using cardiovascular machines (e.g. treadmills, ellipticals, recumbent and upright stationary bikes, step machines), yoga and stretching classes, pilates, gardening, swimming, bicycling, walking, golf, bowling, tennis, dancing...
Sep
30
2019
Exercise for seniors can be fun, social, and provide health benefits to body and mind. Getting started, or urging your elderly parents to commit, may be the most difficult hurdle to pass. Each individual will have to make...
Sep
24
2019
There is no better time to exercise than when you’re older.
Although many seniors know the importance of physical fitness, it is estimated that about 85 percent fail to exercise on a regular basis. Our elderly push it aside for...
Sep
17
2019
The Veterans Administration offers a little-known source of money to assist paying long term care costs called Aid & Attendance. This is a tax-free, monthly pension for qualifying veterans/spouses with certain recurring medical and health related expenses, including homecare services. Generally,...
Sep
10
2019
Falls Can Be Avoided
No matter how careful, falls are not always preventable. The subsequent pain, suffering, temporary or permanent functional loss can be frustrating and depressing. And, injury may lead to longer term health problems. Breaking a bone and...
Aug
19
2019
“Seniorities” is a bi-monthly cable TV program discussing/highlighting issues of importance to our aging population. As Chairman of the Board, Scituate Council on Aging, I co-host with Linda Hayes, Executive Director of the Council on Aging.
Our topic this week...after...
Jul
22
2019
According to the Arthritis Foundation, exercise may be the best way to improve overall activity fitness and manage arthritic pain. Seniors with arthritis have a lot to gain from trying a few gentle exercises each day.
All seniors...
Jul
08
2019
New learning activities can be very fulfilling. Years ago, my elderly mother joined an "investment club". Members included old acquaintances and some new faces. Every month the members got together to review stock investments, and look over...
Jul
02
2019
It
has been documented that strength training improves health. But for
elderly who are not
conditioned, there is a need to start slowly. A carefully
constructed exercise
program is
needed to
build-up some endurance and muscle strength.
Before
beginning a strength training regime, elders
are advised to discuss with...