Edna and Robert are in their 70’s and recently moved from Wisconsin to a retirement home in Arizona, as the midwest winters were getting too difficult to handle, and most of their kids had relocated to various places around the country. They enjoyed their new community, but often found that they had more time on […]
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The Benefits (and Cautions) of Pet Ownership for Seniors
Yesterday on her way home from the grocery store, Norma drove past the park. It was a beautiful, sunny day, and many people were out walking their dogs or playing with them. Her husband, Jim, had recently been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and was feeling down. His doctor wanted him to be active, but […]
Exercises for Seniors
Henry is 70 years old. His job used to keep him somewhat active, but since he retired, he finds he spends more time sitting than moving. He wants to add physical activity to his daily routine, but he’s just not sure what he should do or even what kind of exercise he really wants to […]
The Dangers of Social Isolation for Seniors
Edith is 72 years old and a widow. Her husband, who passed away last year, was very outgoing, and the driver in the family, so she doesn’t get out of the house now the way she used to. Her kids live on the East Coast, and her best friend, Jeannie, recently moved to Arizona to […]
VA Planning in Light of the New Rules
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides several types of services to our nation’s veterans, including, but not limited to, healthcare services, home loans, assistance with education and vocational rehab, pensions, life insurance, and burial/memorial benefits. Although the government has provided benefits to our veterans since the Revolutionary War, the VA did not come […]
