Americans dying from Parkinson’s Disease increased 63 percent: Study
From Newsmax The number of Americans who are dying from Parkinson’s disease has jumped by 63% in the past two decades, new research shows. The fresh analysis also revealed that men face double the risk of dying from the progressive…
Cayman: Older Persons Month Seniors ride Social Media wave
Grand Cayman, 27 October 2021 – The ‘How to Use Social Media’ training session, on Monday, 25 October 2021, taught attendees how to “upload pictures to Whatsapp, online shop, and how to sign up and use Instagram and Pinterest. One of…
Tips for making your old minivan wheelchair accessible
With a disabled population of over 14.1 million, and nearly 10% of that disabled population (1.9% of the UK population) requiring wheelchairs, accessibility is a crucial issue for the UK. Public transport links are getting better and better at creating…
Cayman: Seniors get free smartphone training during Older Persons Month
Grand Cayman, 22 October 2021 – Several seniors made the call to attend the Older Persons Month (OPM) ‘How to Use Your Smartphone’ workshop on Monday, 18 October 2021. The session, held at the Older Persons Active Ageing Centre (OPAAC), attracted…
6 best physical activities for seniors over 60
While everyone needs to have a dose of exercise regularly, older people have more reasons to lead active lives. This is because seniors are at a higher risk of age-related health and other problems. With an active lifestyle, older people…
An electric future for everyone
Future: Fast Forward The transformation towards electrification goes beyond the automotive industry and involves all levels of society From children to university students, users and experts, everyone has a voice in the electric future Future: Fast Forward is SEAT S.A.’s…
Elders manage pandemic travel – BASIL SPRINGER COLUMN (September 27, 2021)
“Then you will go on your way in safety and your foot will not stumble.” – Proverbs 3:23 We, as elders in retirement mode, had grown quite accustomed to annual visits from or to our combined grandchildren, who are scattered far…
THEATRE-BASED PROGRAMING FOR US: SENIORS – AACT Fall 2021 Webinar Series. 2nd session
Emma Shafer is using her theatre background to work with senior citizens in an assisted living retirement home. The programming she has put together is rooted in improv, storytelling, and other skills gathered as a professional actress. While this demographic’s…
Do Retired Seniors Pay Lower Taxes?
Are you nearing retirement? Do you have some worries about what will happen about the taxes that you are paying? Will you pay lower tax because you have retired? All these questions are to be answered in this piece of…
Cayman: Seniors AquaFit set to make a splash in East End
CAYMAN ISLANDS (GIS) – A 98-year-old woman is one of the East End seniors who will soon be able to keep fit and mobile by taking AquaFit classes. More formally known Water Exercise for Seniors, 20 persons have already signed up. …