Right now, 2.2 million older and low-income renters are experiencing ‘worst-case’ housing and this is a growing problem. A growing coalition of national organizations is advocating for Congress’s support to address the pressing issue of affordable housing for a senior or older adults in general. With the increasing number of older Americans facing housing insecurity, the […]
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Everyone is invited to our next Free Lunch and Learn August 18th in Port Orange and yes it includes Lunch! Location: Volusia Memorial 4815 Clyde Morris Blvd Port Orange, Florida 32129 11am to 1pm Register here: https://ourseniors.net/lunch-learn-reservation-form/ or call 386-259-6722
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More seniors are joining the alternative workforce more than ever. Alternative work doesn’t mean ‘no’ work, it just means another approach to work, bringing in additional income, or supplementing an income stream they already have. Did you know that 3.5 million Americans aged 65 or older in 2019 alone, couldn’t afford the prescription medication they needed? This […]
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Hi There OurSeniors Vendors, Readers, Subscribers, and Donors Did you know that it’s scientifically proven that human brains work better during the summer months? This might be hard to believe given that it can get quite hot during summer in Florida but it’s true and the reason our brains work better during this season is […]
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In just one month of 2023, there were 9 deaths related to shark attacks, However, some experts will say that sharks aren’t always interested in humans. The thing is, their behavior is hard to determine and they pose an additional threat to seniors and those that may not be strong swimmers. Of course, being a […]
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Retirement can be a scary concept for many people. The idea of leaving the workforce and losing the structure and routine that comes with it can be daunting. However, retirement doesn’t have to mean the end of learning and personal growth. Going back to school in retirement can have numerous benefits. Courtesy of OurSeniors.net Magazine, […]
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July is a month now more known for being social but why is this important for seniors of Florida? The short answers are depression, loneliness, and declining health. About 6.5 million seniors in the U.S. alone are experiencing both depression and loneliness and unfortunately, both of these factors affect long-term health. July is officially ‘Social […]
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La Capellán Susan Stafford, Ph.D., ha tenido más carreras de las que la mayoría de la gente podría manejar en tres vidas. Sus biógrafos la han descrito como ganadora de concursos de belleza, modelo, actriz, columnista de periódico, presentadora de programas de juegos, ejecutiva de medios de comunicación, consejera, psicóloga clínica y capellán. Susan creció […]
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Everyone is invited to our next Lunch and Learn August 18th yes and it includes Lunch! Register here: https://ourseniors.net/lunch-learn-reservation-form/ or call 386-259-6722
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¿Qué cambió exactamente cuando nació de nuevo? Puede ser que usted vea el mismo reflejo en el espejo, que siga actuando igual o cediendo a las mismas viejas tentaciones. Quizá se pregunta si realmente ha cambiado. La buena nueva es que sí cambió. Recuerdo cuando yo batallaba para entender esto. Pero lo que más revolucionó […]
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¿Cuánto dinero ha perdido con los “estafadores”? Bueno para usted si puedes responder “ninguno”. Desafortunadamente, muchas personas mayores no pueden decir eso. Hace tiempo que sabemos que las personas mayores son un objetivo principal para los estafadores y, a veces, logran estafarnos mucho dinero. Los medios de comunicación locales a menudo informan casos como el […]
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¡Papá está muerto! Mamá tiene Parkinson’s, etapa 5. Lamentablemente, no puede hablar ni caminar, pero puede llorar y gritar todo el día, aunque es como si estuviera atrapada en su cuerpo. Algunos pueden entender este dolor mejor que otros. Cuando me enteré a través del centro de vida asistida de que mi mamá y mi […]