52 years ago in 1965, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed into law the Older Americans Act (OAA). The OAA was a response to Congressional concerns about the lack of community social services for senior citizens. In 1963, prior to the OAA, President John F. Kennedy designated the month of May as "Senior Citizens Month" the prelude [...]
Today, more than ever, our senior citizens are becoming more vulnerable to the target of scams. As technology advances and scammers getting more sophisticated, the Senate Aging Committee revealed the 10 scams that affect senior citizens the most. Watch the video to hear the Top 10 scams presented by NBC4 Washington! -OR- For a more list [...]
Do you need assistance in preparing your tax returns? Great news--You don't have to fret over tax season again! Have you heard of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program? If not, I will share with you the benefits of the program below. For those who already know about this program, please share my blog post [...]
Clean Eating & Exercise Makes a Difference! What will you choose? It is imperative that we maintain some type of physical activity and regular exercise every day as we age especially older adults. According to health experts, physical activity helps maintain your health and allows you to continue to do things as you age [...]
Did you know that if you EAT RIGHT according to your BLOOD TYPE, you can fight certain sypmtoms, ailments, and diseases? Aging, Menopause, Allergies, Diabetes, Arthritis, Cancer, Fatigue- just to name a few. FIGHT IT WITH THE BLOOD TYPE DIET! That's right--- I introduce you to the author and book that changed my life--Dr. Peter J. [...]
Your parents are getting older who will eventually become less mobile, and will possibly need second hand help, so...WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ELDER ABUSE, IT'S GROWING PROBLEM, & THE WARNING SIGNS? Find out the warning signs here: http://ncea.aoa.gov/FAQ/Type_Abuse/ *Resources: National Center of Elder Abuse; Statistics/Data on Elder Abuse
Remember the times when your parents had the "TALK" with you, now its time for YOU to have the "TALK" with your parents! Although these can be dreadful questions to ask, it is imperative to discuss current and upcoming living situations, health, finances, and memorial wishes... Click here: Questions to Ask Aging Parents *Resources: First Light [...]
Even the dog is concerned! WHEN IS IT TIME FOR YOU, YOUR PARENT, OR AN ELDERLY LOVED ONE TO STOP DRIVING? Here are the Top 10 warning signs to begin to limit or stop driving: 1. Poor Reflex Responding more slowly to unexpected situations, or having trouble moving their foot from the gas [...]
Since dental care is such an important issue, I bring to you "STATE OF DECAY, PART 2" where we will discuss affordable or no cost dental care services and payment options. Remember, in STATE OF DECAY, PART 1, I made you aware of the two most common oral health problems amongst older adults—TOOTH DECAY (cavities) and [...]
Did you know that we are in a STATE OF DECAY?? Yes, because the two most common oral health problems are TOOTH DECAY (cavities) and GUM DISEASE! Among adults ages 75 & older, about 1 and 4 have lost all their natural teeth. Check out this monthly October article by the National Institute of Health (NIH) [...]