Seniors Date Night: “The Artist”

For many of us, our first date was to see a movie. Some of us may have called it “the show” or “the pictures”, but the experience was the same- a couple of hours in a dark, air conditioned room with someone we wanted to get to know better, escaping from the reality of daily life. To this day, when someone says “first date” I picture two teenagers blushing when their... Read More

Tips for choosing the right nursing home

Transitioning to life in a nursing home can be difficult, especially after living independently. When thinking about the next step for yourself or a loved one, it is important to consider how the quality of care you receive will affect your health and well-being. It’s helpful to plan ahead, consider all your long-term-care options, and make good financial plans early. Here... Read More

Five tips for choosing a hospital

Americans are faced with many purchasing choices every day. From cars to restaurant meals, informed consumers often take the opportunity to research their options before making a decision to buy the item that best fits their needs. So why don’t Americans apply the same rigor when choosing a hospital? Like any other product or service, all hospital care is not equal, and not... Read More

Alzheimer’s Association applauds the creation of the first-ever National Alzheimer’s Plan

The Alzheimer’s Association commends the Obama administration for developing the country’s first-ever National Alzheimer’s Plan released today. The development of the plan is a result of a mandate within the National Alzheimer’s Project Act that was passed unanimously through bipartisan congressional support and signed into law by the president last year. “This... Read More

Southeast Texas Senior Activities Centers

Looking for Centers with Senior Activities in Southeast Texas? Here is a quick list of Senior Centers with addresses and phone numbers to make it handy for you. Best Years Senior Center – Beaumont 780 South Fourth Street Phone: 409- 838-1902 HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Visit the Best Years Seniors Center Here Port Neches 633 Grigsby Avenue Port Neches (409) 727-8650 Nederland... Read More

Join the Best Years Senior Center on a Day Trip to The Woodlands 7th Annual Artist Expo on June 28

Get on board for this Best Years Senior Center Day Trip to The Woodlands 7th Annual Artist Expo on Thursday, June 28th! The Expo is held at the Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center and is Open to the Public. Talk about a Painter’s Supermarket!  It will definitely be a Shop till You Drop Day! Painting classes are available and you can find information on these classes... Read More

Stroke strikes younger, more often in Hispanics

Each year, 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke. Though stroke has dropped from the third to the fourth leading cause of death, it remains the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S. Even more alarming is that strokes occur more often and are deadlier for Hispanics – including young and middle-aged adults – than for other races and ethnicities. In fact, the average... Read More

Is your income affected by your ability to hear?

Baby boomers continuing to work longer in life before retiring might notice a decrease in income – and the reason for that decrease could be caused by one of the five senses. Untreated hearing loss can decrease a person’s income by as much as $30,000 a year, according to a survey conducted by the Better Hearing Institute. Hearing is critical to effective communication... Read More

The Key To Healthy Living HEALTH FAIR – June 14

Antioch Missionary Baptist Church & American Hospice will present The Key To Healthy Living HEALTH FAIR, Free to Public on Thursday, June 14, from 9a – 2p. Location: Antioch Missionary Baptist Church 3920 W. Cardinal Dr., Beaumont, TX 77705 Get Free Screenings for 1. Glucose 2. Oxygen 3. Blood Pressure 4. HIV 5. Body Mass ……and More! Also, Free Food and Fabulous... Read More

Senior Olympics Proves You Are Never Too Old To Play!

The Best Years Center & Texas AgriLife Extension Services Present  the Senior Olympics 2012 at The Sterling Pruitt Center in Beaumont  Read More

Third Age Day Celebration – May 15th at St. Peter the Apostle Church, in Groves

Are you over 50? then you qualify as a Third Ager! St. Peter the Apostle Church in Groves, will host it’s 20th annual Third Age Day celebration for senior citizens on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. The event is filled with fellowship and activities will include a special Mass with Bishop Curtis Guillory,  a community prayer, luncheon and also entertainment. Participants will be... Read More