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Elders and Pet Ownership: A Balance of Love

Unconditional affection and loyalty, companionship, reasons to live and love…these are the essence of pet ownership.  Many studies have proven the value of pet ownership for senior citizens.  The findings underscore that an older person with a pet is ALMOSTa...

3 Volunteer Opportunities for Seniors

When we talk about elderly folks and volunteer work, we’re likely referring to work performed by volunteers for or with the elderly—visits to assisted living facilities to bring puppies or create art projects. Amazing programs, certainly, but ones that don’t address a...

Community Care Programs for Seniors in Australia

When I began this blog in 2008, my focus was basically on what was available in the United States and to a lesser extent, Canada.  Now that our readers are international, I wanted to share some of what is available to seniors worldwide.  I have written about some of...

Could Your Medicare Part D Costs Be Reduced? (infographic)

It’s important to sign up for Medicare Part D when you enroll yourself or your loved one in Medicare.  But it’s also important to compare the various Medicare Part D plans so that you can ascertain that: 1. the medications being taken in your home are...