The Seniors’ Survival Guide Helps Us Clear The Fog

Are you worried that the times are moving on without you and you’re simply being dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century? Does the thought of using an iPod or Blackberry make your palms sweaty? Does the idea of going into Starbucks for a coffee strike fear into your heart? The Seniors’ Survival Guide is here to help clear the fog and make sense of all the confusing mumbo-jumbo surrounding modern life. It includes everything from buying and selling on... Read More

The Healthy Seniors Cookbook

Enjoying great food doesn’t stop during your senior years! Coming up with a tasty, nutritious meal is now easier than ever with The Healthy Seniors Cookbook. Whether cooking for yourself, your spouse, or visiting grandchildren, this book features an easy-to-read, easy-to-use format that provides flavorful meals and simple, fast cooking methods. The Healthy Seniors Cookbook includes: Over 190 delicious recipes for cooking everything from soups and main courses to desserts Helpful... Read More

First Crush Last Crush?

  Facebook has been a great invention for seniors- a magical way to reconnect with friends and family you thought you’d never hear from again.  A friend of mine has been divorced for several years. He is a great guy and a world of fun, but he hasn’t really been interested in finding a new love. He dates, but he hasn’t tried to find someone really special. Recently, while he was on Facebook an unexpected opportunity presented itself.  A girl from our hometown that... Read More

Food & Fundraiser: “Art of Beer”

  Fundraising in a down economy is a challenge. Southeast Texans have been hit like everyone else, so it can be harder to “just write a check” these days. Southeast Texas seniors are also spending less on entertainment. Smart charities know “fundraising” is easier if you include lots of “fun”. The Art Museum of Southeast Texas demonstrates this principal very well with their  “Art of Beer”. This foam-filled and adventurous... Read More

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 hands touch in the popcorn bowl. However, many are having new first dates after a divorce or spouse’s... 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  at www.ArtistExpoHouston.com.  *Make sure to choose from the classes that are 4 hours long and... 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 age for strokes among Hispanics is 67, considerably younger than for white Americans. Not all... 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 in the workforce. The ability to hear and listen well enables employees to be more productive and... Read More

Aging in Place Allows You to Keep Your Heart at Home

Home really is where the heart is. Upon retirement – when all of their children have moved out of the house – 90 percent of Americans age 60 and older choose to stay right where they are, according to 20 years of data from the U.S. Census Bureau. And because so many Americans are aging in place, they’re looking for ways to make their homes safe and comfortable for the long term. With just a few modifications, retired couples can make their homes perfect sanctuaries... Read More

Make Room for More Family!

Make room for family: Whether  updating bedrooms or bathrooms, Americans are making home improvements to accommodate more family members moving into their homes. A combination of hard times and an aging population increased the number of U.S. households with multiple generations living under one roof, according to AARP. In 2010, 7.1 million U.S. households – or 6.1 percent of homes – were multigenerational. Compare that to 2000, when just 5 million households were... Read More

Gold Surges – Invest Wisely

For centuries gold has been one of the world’s most popular investments. And the recent surge in the price of gold continues to make it an attractive haven. But consumers who are considering investing in gold and gold coins should study the market carefully to avoid becoming victims of high pressure and unscrupulous sales tactics. Recently we heard from a number of consumers who spent thousands of dollars each to purchase gold coins which they were assured by the “consultants”... Read More