Author: Richard Elliott
Richard Elliott observers the world of senior citizens from the inside out. The sad truth is that he is well-ensconced in the senior citizen years. No matter what criteria you use, he has been a member of that "not-so-exclusive" club for over a decade...and counting. He is a veteran of almost a half-century in media. He’s owned and operated radio stations and even a weekly newspaper. He even remembers when mainstream media still at least gave the pretense of being objective and unbiased.
The fall season has always been my favorite time of the year. Whether you call it autumn or fall, it is a great time. I know I said that about summer but fall really is my favorite season. Ok, I might be a bit fickle about …
The United States Government, through the Administration on Aging, has established five different Elderly Nutrition Programs to help seniors get free or reduced-cost meals. They include: Meals on Wheels Following are the answers to several frequently asked questions (FAQs) to help you find out if you …
If you or a loved one is growing into the stages of later life, you might be concerned with steps to take to ensure safety, affordability, and happiness for yourself or another. A typical question that might come into play is, particularly with everything going on …
Seniors often face significant challenges in finding safe, affordable housing. The triple-headed monster of high health care costs, limited mobility, and limited or fixed incomes compound the problem! Being a low income senior is much more common than most people realize. The good news for seniors …
Recently, while researching what kind of companion pet would be best for my wife and me, I discovered that the list of potential pets for seniors was much longer than I expected. The answer to the question “what pets are best for seniors?” varies greatly by …
For most of us, our senior citizen years are a time to relax, maybe pursue a hobby, travel, or just relax and let life go by. But for many, retirement isn’t just a time to lay the goals of life down. It is a time to …
