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15 Million-Plus Senior Citizens Suffer from 'Food Insecurity,' the Potentially Deadly Side-Effect of Spiraling Inflation


The inflation uptick continues to impose serious hardship on hungry senior citizens—particularly and tragically those suffering from malnutrition. The victims are the most vulnerable of our aging population-- those who struggle to make ends meet on minimal fixed incomes at a time when the price of food is skyrocketing as the result of an uncontrolled, record-breaking rate of inflation.

Do You Need an Organized Exercise Regimen or Do Your Daily Chores Provide the Workout You Need?


When we were young and in good health it seldom, if ever, occurred to us that one day we would be too old to dance the night away. We were full of vim and vinegar. No one had to tell us that we needed to get more exercise; we were always in motion from the time we woke up in the morning to the time we called it a day -- sometimes in the wee small hours of the next morning. And then, one day, we realized that it was time to slow down.

More Seniors are Using Computers and the Internet than Ever Before


I miss my typewriter! I miss the sound and the feel of it. But, alas, they tell me, “it’s the 21st century, get with it.” My response is, “I could pick a century out of a hat and get a better one.”

Biden Inflation Hits Homeless Elders Hard


They’re called the “invisibles”— the homeless elders in hiding. These seniors may have a fear of homeless shelters or are just too proud to ask for help and so they hide and take refuge on the streets. It’s a problem that has been with us for decades but has been underreported for the most part. The invisibles are a part of a much larger problem that is clearly exacerbated by the Biden inflationary spiral – currently at 8.5% -- that makes it difficult, if not impossible, for older folk on fixed incomes to afford adequate housing.

Study Shows Washington State is Where Older Citizens are "Living Better Lives"


The isolation triggered by the pandemic has caused many seniors to re-evaluate their living conditions, particularly those who are living alone. “To be sure, the lack of nearby or live-in family members ranks high in considering a move to a more senior-friendly locale,” according to Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Attention Seniors! Medicare Isn't Free


About 10,000 Americans turn 65 each day. Many may soon leave the workforce and claim the Medicare benefits they believe they're entitled to after paying Medicare taxes for decades in the workforce.

Senior Use of Smart Phones, Computers and iPads is On the Rise


It turns out that you can teach an old dog new tricks. Just look at how America’s seniors have adopted cellphones, computers and laptops. Middle age children of today’s seniors may soon start complaining that their moms and dads are spending too much time online and on their iPhones, says Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

Now Is the Time for a Little Emotional Wellness and Self-Compassion


Maintaining good physical health is paramount as we age. But seniors need emotional well-being and self-compassion, as well, in order to age gracefully. According to the National Institutes of Health [NIH], “Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle life’s stresses and adapt to change and difficult times.”

Could It Be that "Senior Moments" are the Result of Too Much Knowledge Rattling Around in Your Brain?


Dementia is not an inevitable part of growing old. On the other hand memory issues are, indeed, a part of the aging process.

Inflammaging: Aging is Mostly About Inflammatory Health Issues—Enogh to Make Againg, Itself, a Disease


As we age we become more susceptible to inflammatory diseases such as Rheumatoid arthritis. Thus a new moniker for the process of growing old has emerged – inflammaging. It makes sense once you consider that the majority of age-related diseases have an inflammatory origin and that aging, itself, is a disease.

You Can Have a Porterhouse Steak As Long As It's Rare — A Rare Treat to be Enjoyed On Occasion


It sometimes seems that the world is determined to classify senior citizens as an endangered species, telling us that we need to exercise more in order to keep in shape and eat foods not because they are tasty but because they’re good for you, says Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC]. “They are right, of course, whoever ‘they’ are. But does that mean we can’t take an occasional break -- that we can’t take it easy every once in a while or have a meal not because it is particularly good for you but because you crave the flavor?”

Aging Has Got Easier for America's Seniors but COVID May Reinforce Ageist Notions


It’s not how old you are; it’s how old you feel. Survey after survey show that the majority of senior citizens don’t feel like senior citizens. They feel younger and more active than they thought they’d be – whether you ask a 55 year old or a 70 year old. “When we were kids, old folks looked and acted old; today’s kids are amazed at the energy and spunk of 70 year olds and even 80 year olds they encounter,” says Rebecca Weber, CEO of the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].

The Holiday Season is Not so "Jolly" for Elders Living Alone; Don't Let Them Fall Into Depression


Too many senior citizens come down with a case of Holiday Blues this time of the year. It’s not a very “jolly” season – especially if you're old and living alone. The National Council on Aging [NCOA] estimates that 28% or more of folks in the 65-plus segment of the population live alone and while it can be tough on them each and every day, the holiday season is an especially rough reminder of their solitary lives.

The Graying of America


We’re seeing more and more people with gray hair these days. But it’s not only because the population is growing old at a fast pace as 10,000 boomer babies turn 65 each and every day and because the population will continue aging at that rate for some time to come. It’s all about the stresses of the 21st century, not the least of which is the COVID crisis. As a result, more and more of us – including those as young as 20 years old – are being subjected to extreme pressures, which can also turn your hair gray, so say the scientists.

The Holiday Season Brings Out the Elder Fraud Scammer


Tis the season to be jolly and for seniors to beware of fraudsters who target the elderly this time of the year. What makes older folk more susceptible to becoming targets for scammers during the holiday season? The consensus is that the older we get the more charitable we become, says the Association of Mature American Citizens [AMAC].


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