How Can I Live Longer? Wear Hearing Aids

Senior Hearing

It’s common knowledge by now that there’s a correlation between hearing loss and its direct negative impact on one’s overall health. Communication troubles, isolation, depression, fatigue, risk of falls and cognitive decline have a higher occurrence in seniors with hearing loss. That’s something you may have already read about. But one thing you might not […]

World Suicide Prevention Day: Opening the Discussion

OurSeniors.net-World Suicide Prevention Day: Opening the Discussion

World Suicide Prevention Day is an annual awareness day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of suicide, its prevention, and the support available to those in distress. For every 9 people per every 100,000, commit suicide. With 800,000 people dying of suicide per year, there is an immediate need for suicide prevention and proactive education.  The challenging […]

Advantages and Disadvantages of Chiropractic Care as a Senior

OurSeniors.net-Advantages and Disadvantages of Chiropractic Care as a Senior

It’s a fact that we lose bone mass as we age. Women actually lose 20% of bone density within the first 5 to 7 seven years post-menopause. Generally speaking though, men and women lose bone mass at the same rate.  Our calcium absorption decreases with age and this is what causes brittle bones and fractures more […]

Happy Labor Day!!!

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OurSeniors.Net Celebrates Labor Day Labor Day has a special hold upon the hearts of most Americans. It is a day that commemorates the nation’s strength, prosperity, and dedication toward a future for generations. Before it became a federal holiday, labor activists and others across the country held local celebrations to recognize the contributions of workers […]

The Top Apps Every Senior Should Be Using

OurSeniors.net-The Top Apps Every Senior Should Be Using

With technology sometimes disrupts our lives in both good and distracting ways, there are apps that we can download onto our devices to make our lives easier. If you’re not tech-savvy, that’s okay, many of these apps are easy to use and that’s the point. At least 62% of people over the age of 70 […]

The Top 5 Supplements Seniors Should Consider Taking and Why

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Thinking of adding some supplements to your daily routine? The older we get, the more care and attention our bodies need so it’s no secret why not just seniors but people of all ages seek a bit of extra help through vitamin consumption whether the need is for better gut health, reducing headaches, or trying […]

Expecting as an Older Adult? Here’s How to Navigate Pregnancy at an Older Age

OurSeniors.net-Expecting as an Older Adult? Here’s How to Navigate Pregnancy at an Older Age

Becoming a parent at any age can be challenging, but it’s even more so when you’re an older adult. The average age of first-time moms in the U.S. has now increased from 21 to 26 and for first-time fathers, the age has gone up as well from 27 to 31. As we talk more about […]

Are You Close or Ready to Retire? Is the Economy Affecting Your Decision?

Ideal Retirement Plan

Most Americans have felt the impact the current recession has had on their wallets. They noticed it at grocery stores and gas stations, and not only has inflation affected the cost of consumer goods in the short term but it will also impact the way people plan for the future. People who are close to […]