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The benefits of owning and caring for pets

Senior Online Magazine The benefit of owning and caring for pets

If you feel like you see more people with pets these days, it’s not just your imagination! In 2023, 66% of households reported owning a pet compared to 56% in 1988 (Forbes). As a senior online and print magazine that covers senior lifestyle tips, we thought it would be fun to share some reasons you […]

How to reduce sugar intake without drastic changes

Senior Online Magazine How to reduce sugar intake without drastic changes

Sugars are sweet, caloric compounds that occur naturally in fruits, vegetables, milk and honey, and are one of three main types of carbohydrates which include starches and fibers. Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients found in foods and drinks along with proteins and fats. Carbohydrates are an essential part of a person’s diet because […]

Top Estate Planning Mistakes in Florida

Senior Online Magazine Top Estate Planning Mistakes In Florida

It’s a topic many find uncomfortable to talk about, but it’s common fodder for poets, songwriters, novelists and artists: death. We all have to face it one day, and if we’re lucky we have loved ones to be there for us when the time comes. One of the best things we can do to help […]

Spring 2024 – The Medicare Initial Enrollment Period

Senior Online Magazine The Medicare Initial Enrollment Period

OurSeniors are likely to intersect with Medicare frequently. In many cases, a senior’s first ever interaction with Medicare may be the most important; it will have lasting effects. Unfortunately, many younger seniors are not well prepared for this introduction. They have given little thought to their Medicare options and do not understand how early choices […]

Stop scammers from stealing your identity

Senior Online Magazine Stop Scammers From Stealing Your Identity

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing white-collar crimes in the United States. ID theft occurs when someone steals another person’s personal information. According to a 2024 Consumer Affairs Report: “2024 Identity Theft Statistics”, Identity theft has soared 584% over the last 20 years. How is illegally obtained personal data used? Fraudsters are known […]

Spring 2024 – Ask Dr. Q

Senior Online Magazine Ask Dr. Q Spring 2024

“Ask Dr. Q.” gives OurSeniors readers a chance to get expert answers to specific senior-related health questions. Dr. Steven Quaning is Medical Director and Chief Physician at Metro Health, a network of medical practices dedicated to senior care. He is Board Certified in Geriatric Medicine, medical care specifically aimed at seniors. In our “Ask Dr. […]

Spring 2024 – Letter to Readers

Senior Online Magazine

To All OurSeniors Readers, Subscribers, Vendors, and Donors, Help Us to Help Seniors Sometimes it is a good idea to remind ourselves of some very basic facts. What are we about? Why do we work and strive so hard? For what purpose? For OurSeniors.org, the answer is simple: OurSeniors is about serving the needs of […]