Early action and nutritional therapies bring hope for diabetes patients with foot problems

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but when it comes to health, the feet are often the first place where signs of a problem appear – especially in people living with type 2 diabetes. A person with diabetes is most likely to experience symptoms in their feet earlier than any other part of the body, yet those symptoms often go unnoticed or misinterpreted. Foot problems... Read More

Boomers: Shifting household needs are creating home design opportunities

(ARA) – Boomers expect to stay in their homes and live independently into their later years, but in the midst of change that is occurring in their households, it’s easy for them to lose focus on planning for their own future housing needs. New research by The Hartford shows that 40 percent of boomers have experienced or anticipate experiencing family member changes... Read More

Explore Washington DC with the Best Years Center

The Best Years Center Day Trips have been eagerly anticipated outings for local seniors for a long while. This year the Best Years Center  is stepping their trips up a pretty big notch by adding new vacations packages for seniors that bring them quite a ways from their homes in Southeast Texas. One of the trips will be to Washington DC, with the help from Travel with Collete... Read More

Entergy Gears Up For Hurricane Season

Living on the Gulf Coast comes with the bittersweet excitement of the Summer season every year. Bittersweet because it also welcomes the hurricane season. June 1, marks the beginning of hurricane season and forecasters are projecting 50 percent more activity for the 2013 season than during a normal season. The latest numbers have them projecting 18 named tropical storms (winds sustained... Read More

All Aboard Amtrak!

Amtrak and the City of Beaumont worked hand-in-hand to improve on comfort, convenience and safety for passengers boarding a train out of Beaumont. … the Amtrak Depot, located at 2555 Cedar Street in Beaumont, now has a classy “old depot” look and there is no more standing out in the rain or sun! The new Amtrak Depot provides passengers a covered waiting area, a... Read More

Silver Sneakers Program at YMCA of Southeast Texas Port Arthur Branch

The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is an innovative health, exercise and wellness program helping older adults live healthy, active lifestyles.  Health plans around the country offer this fitness program to people who are eligible for Medicare or to group retirees. SilverSneakers provides a fitness center membership to any participating location across the country. The benefits... Read More

Science fiction is now science fact: There’s hope for aging eyes with macular degeneration

(BPT) – Imagine what it’s like to slowly lose your vision over time – until one day you no longer can read, see the faces of loved ones or participate in your favorite hobbies. While most people accept achy joints or muscle weakness as part of the aging process, eyesight is a critical factor in maintaining a high quality of life and independence. Severe vision... Read More

May is Older Americans Month!

Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities. This year’s Older Americans Month theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—emphasizes... Read More

SETX Senior Safety Tips from Entergy Texas- Trees and Southeast Texas Powerline Safety

  Beaumont seniors enjoy a paradise for anyone with a green thumb. This is particularly true for Southeast Texas seniors with a love for trees. Across Southest Texas, trees thrive and Southeast Texas seniors have planted thousands of dogwoods, redbuds, palm trees, figs, citrus trees, pecans, and oaks of all varieties. And yes, Southeast Texas is covered by millions of pine... Read More

A Movie for Us: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

With the film industry finally waking up and taking notice that we want to see movies based on characters our own age, this film is at the top of those that are breaking through the ice for older audiences to enjoy. Another appealing fact is that The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel was made with what is considered an incredible low budget  (by Hollywood standards) of just $10 million... Read More

Gov. Perry, Lawmakers Call for Drug Screening for TANF, UI Applicants

Gov. Rick Perry was joined by Sen. Tommy Williams, Rep. Brandon Creighton and other lawmakers to call for reforms to the state’s welfare and unemployment benefit programs, including authorizing drug screenings for those applying for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits. Sen. Jane Nelson has pre-filed a bill for the upcoming... Read More