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Senior Citizens Going to College

Many seniors are embarrassed at the idea of going to college classes at an 'advanced' age. Will they stand out being older than the late teens and twenty-somethings? more...

Caring for Aging Elderly Parents

Advice and support for those younger seniors caring for their elderly parents or other relatives. Article covers physical and mental health, patience, senior depression. more...

March for Meals by Meals on Wheels

Meals On Wheels, a volunteer home-delivery senior citizen nutrition program, needs help with its fundraiser, "March For Meals" and "Mayors for Meals" awareness campaigns. more...

Remember Seniors on February 14

Seniors need to be remembered on holidays and Valentine's is no exception. Here are ideas for thoughtful gestures from children and family for senior citizens. more...

Gift Tips for Less Active Seniors

Best presents for elderly, inactive, or homebound seniors. Good online gift ideas and tips for buying thoughtful gifts for less active, yet alert, older grandparents. more...

Online Senior Citizen Gift Ideas

Great holiday & everyday gift ideas for senior citizens, grandparents, elderly & older adults. All available online, these are useful & fun items seniors will appreciate. more...

Memory Help for Senior Citizens

Elderly seniors can forget even people and places they love. Read how to gently jog memory and relate to forgetful senior citizens with easy everyday activities. more...

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Choosing an Elder Care Facility

By: Feature Writer Dawn M. Smith

If an aging parent needs more care than the immediate family can give, the right facility can ease concerns about nursing home abuse and neglect by their quality of care. more...

Grandparents Make Mistakes Too

By: Feature Writer Cyndi Allison

Sometimes it's better to let grandparents learn too. The grands really do "get it" if you give them a chance. more...

Preserving Family Memories

By: Feature Writer Susan Whelan

Grandparents are important in preserving family memories. Recording important information now will help future generations know the significance of family traditions. more...

Grandparents Suffer Empty Nest

By: Pam Sissons

Empty nest describes the feelings parents have when their children leave home. But what about grandparents? Empty nest sometimes returns for a second round... more...

Christmas Gifts for Grandparents

By: Feature Writer Mary McCarthy

Looking for creative, inexpensive Christmas gifts for the special grandparents in your life? Here are some ideas for presents they'll treasure forever. more...

Support for Caregivers Necessary

By: Anne Chekal

New study finds that interventions supporting family caregivers, especially of those with illnesses such as cancer and Alzheimer's disease, increase caregiver well being. more...

Christmas or Birthday Present Idea

By: Feature Writer John Blatchford

The charming habit of giving something of little monetary value but packed with memories to a loved one. more...

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