Few subjects get the attention of seniors the way that Medicare does. Along with Social Security, Medicare forms the basis of financial and personal security for many (or most) seniors. Most seniors and the American public in general have kept up its long-standing support for both programs. A Pew Research center report issued in 2017 […]
Category Archives: FYI
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In case you haven’t noticed, the Information Age is merely in its infancy and it’s here to stay. Finding a peaceful moment amidst the cacophony of technology can seem downright impossible. While many of us have given in, priding ourselves in being as technologically savvy as our grandchildren, we’re also secretly yearning to not be […]
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OurSeniors.net tries to be your all-things-senior source for dependable and unbiased information. With that in mind, here is a very brief reminder of some important dates, figures and changes in tax and Social Security laws. Some important dates for 2018 If you make quarterly tax payments during the year, they are due on: April 17, […]
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Meeting women of their own age, experience and background is a subject that seems to bewilder a lot of older men. A friend of OurSeniors.net, Mr. Jay Ferry, has actually written a great book on the subject. “Baby Boomer Women: How to Form a Lasting Relationship With Them.” The book is strong on personal stories […]
Because OurSeniors.net strives to be an all-things senior directory, we are very pleased to support the Halifax Humane Society, especially its pet adoption services. Adopting a pet can be especially beneficial for seniors. At a time that might be lonely for many people, a pet can make a senior feel needed, more secure and fully […]
OurSeniors.net is lucky to be centered in the great state of Florida, the state with America’s highest percentage of senior population. That is correct! Almost twenty percent, or one out of every five Floridians, is a senior, aged 65 or over. Active senior communities, senior assisted living facilities and the 55+ communities in Florida are […]
According to statistics gathered by the AARP Public Policy Institute, there are approximately 40 million unpaid family caregivers in the United States. These unpaid caregivers, many of them seniors themselves, gave care worth about $470 billion in 2015. This is based on a conservative caregiving salary of $12.51 an hour for this work. This invisible […]
If you are a member of the American Association of Retired People (AARP), you may have seen an email from that organization about funding for the State Housing Initiative Partnership (SHIP) program in Florida. The SHIP program has benefited Florida seniors by allowing senior homeowners to make emergency repairs and install accessibility aides. SHIP funds […]
Best Practices for Safety are The Best Offense Against Street Crimes Take command, be alert, walk with confidence. That is, take command wherever you are by being alert to potential danger and walking with an air of confidence. Today’s Seniors should be aware that purse snatchers, pickpockets, and petty thieves roam the streets, but they […]
In October, the Social Security Administration announced a 2% cost-of-living adjustment, or “COLA,” for Social Security payments in 2018. This increase will raise the average Social Security benefit by a little over $27 per month or about $329 a year. There had been no change in 2016 benefits and only a 0.3% increase in 2017. […]
The holidays are now in full swing and all of us, including seniors and their loved ones, are busy. It may seem like the wrong time to think about matters like healthcare, planning for retirement or the transition to senior life. In fact, the holidays may provide some rare opportunities for families to discuss the […]
If you or a relative are looking for senior assisted living, memory care living or assisted living in Florida, you need to know about Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration. The AHCA defines its mission as “Better Health Care for All Floridians,” and that includes the licensing and regulation of Florida’s senior assisted living and […]