Senior Celebration Expo coming Ocotber 24

The 14th Southeast Texas SENIOR CELEBRATION and Consumer Expo is set for Thursday, Ocotber 24, from 8:30am to 2:30pm at the Beaumont Civic Center. It’s an exciting day for adults of all ages. Admission is FREE! Parking is FREE! For further information and/or to secure a space at the event, call 409/835-5951 x117 or debbiebridgeman@bbbsetexas.org. It’s the 13th Southeast Texas... Read More

SETX Meals on Wheels Menu for August

  To read a larger version of above image or to print the Menu click here to open pdf Meals on Wheels by Nutrition & Services for Seniors To Qualify for Meals: 60 years of age or older Reside in Jefferson or Hardin Counties Unable to shop or cook Have no family or caregiver at noon time to prepare a meal Meal Information: All meals are prepared and packaged in the... Read More

Preparing for Power Outages

Power outages can happen for a variety of reasons, bad weather, blown transformers, brown outs, even animals like squirrels, rats and snakes can cause power outages in your home. The summer brings heat storms, winter brings ice storms, both can cause power outages. So there really are a lot more reasons to be concerned and prepared for power outages than just hurricanes. A quick... Read More

Bidets Benefit People with Alzheimer’s ..and Alzheimer Caregivers too!

Alzheimer’s Disease is an awful disease that slowly robs one of their memories, the ability to think as you always have and your reasoning skills. Eventually the disease will leave the individual with the need for a full time caregiver. And the need for a caregiver may not come after the mind has gone.. it may be necessary while you still have cognitive skills. Meaning their dignity... Read More

August Savings at the Best Years Center Gift Shop

As the end of summer nears, take advantage of the Best Years Center’s “once-a-year” sale! Each week in August different items will be sold at a 10% discount. It’s not too early to start shopping for Christmas gifts.The schedule of categories and items is as follows: August 5-9 – Purses, hats and Bible cases August 12-16 – Scarves and scarf... Read More

Visit SETX History: Chambers House Beaumont

The Chambers House was built in 1906. In 1914, C. Homer and Edith Fuller Chambers purchased the house and moved in with their two daughters, Ruth who was 12 years old and Florence who was 2 years old. Ruth and Florence never married and lived in the house after Mr. & Mrs. Chambers passed away.  After Florence’s death in May of 2004, the Beaumont Heritage Society got the... Read More

America’s other drug problem: prescriptions not taken

(BPT) – America has a serious drug problem, but it’s not the one you might be thinking about. The problem is not illegal drugs or drug abuse, but rather an alarming percentage of Americans who do not take their prescriptions as instructed. Approximately 125,000 deaths per year in the United States can be attributed to medication non-adherence, according to the National... Read More

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

Senior Travel Tips

Statistics are proving that age 70 really is the new 50. According to the U.S. Travel Association, mature travelers ages 65 or older represented 21 percent of all leisure travelers in 2010. From taking a trip with their grandchildren across country, to living out dreams in far, exotic destinations, today’s seniors are choosing to enjoy their golden years traveling. Staying... 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

Caregiver 101: Creating a safe and happy environment for your loved ones

(BPT) – Nearly 66 million people, or 29 percent of the U.S. adult population, are providing care to someone who is ill, disabled or aged, according to the National Center for Caregiving. And, according to AARP, 61 percent of family caregivers who are 50-plus also work either full-time or part-time. How can busy caregivers gain peace of mind that their family member is happy... Read More