Summer is coming to an end but there are going to be a lot of holidays and times of recognition to look forward to. For example, National Senior Citizens Day is right around the corner, and just in time to help seniors feel the appreciation that so many people have for them. This day is […]
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To OurSeniors’ Vendors, Readers, Subscribers, and Donors, The mission of OurSeniors.org is to reach out to those who have served our society and who have now been abandoned at a time when they should be celebrating the accomplishments of their lives. When no one else will, the OurSeniors team does and that’s what pushes us […]
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Who is Cheryl Jenkins Cheryl Jenkins’ bubbly personality makes her one of those people who never meets a stranger. But it’s Cheryl’s reaction to adversity that makes her an Amazing Senior. When life presents an obstacle, she researches and takes action. Cheryl’s actions take the form of helping others in similar situations. She has done […]
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A significant number of aging adults in America are facing a critical challenge that is now well past the boundaries of age and socioeconomic backgrounds. A recent study conducted by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and the Leading Age LTSS Center at the University of Massachusetts Boston reveals that at least 80% of aging […]
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Imagine being born in a country where your rights are limited and your freedom is non-existent. Maria was born in 1952 on the beautiful and colorful island of Cuba. She was raised by her dutiful grandmother, Magdalena Perez. By the time she was seven years old, dictator Fulgencio Batista had been overthrown by the young […]
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At first chat with Joe Ferchak, you might think he was a typical Northeasterner who decided to retire to Florida to get away from the cold weather. While Florida’s sunshine was a factor, it doesn’t compare to the magical world that really drove him and his family to move to Central Florida. Joe grew up […]
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There aren’t many Americans who can say they have jumped out of airplanes to fight for America’s freedom. Not only that, but to have served in the Army for almost 30 years, fought in combat as a Ranger and went from being a private to retiring as a full-bird Colonel. A true hero, Col. Juan […]
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A story of two childhood sweethearts defines the relationship between our Amazing Seniors, Joan Riccio and Doug Wiedman. Originally from New Jersey, the two lived in the same neighborhood, going to the same grammar school and hanging out with a group of neighborhood kids going on hikes, roller-skating and going to the movies. During high […]
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Have you ever experienced heightened uneasiness, persistent sleep issues, depression, or continuous concerns about most things? All of these things can often indicate the presence of anxiety. Anxiety varies based on the person experiencing it. Chronic medical conditions such as cardiovascular ailments and diabetes, feelings of diminished health, disruptions in sleep patterns, medication-induced side effects, […]
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It’s estimated that nearly 70 percent of adults over the age of 65 go online each day to stay connected with the world around them by being active on social media and visiting other sites where they get up-to-date information about everything from health to law to special interest topics. And with the internet becoming […]
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Having turned 95 on November 25 this year, Lowell Ward is truly an inspiration. Born in Iroquois, South Dakota, growing up during the Great Depression and serving in the Navy, he has a wealth of firsthand knowledge and experiences that most Americans only read about in books. Speaking of books, Lowell has written one, “Fragments, […]
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Happy Birthday Ana, your only 92 years young!!! An incredible mother, grandmother and friend, Ana Maria Ramos Ninou is someone who is a wonderful example of a strong woman who has made it through adversity and kept her faith along the way. At 30 years old with a husband and two children, she had […]