Holiday Tips for Single Southeast Texas Senior Citizens

Southeast Texas Single Seniors – Holiday Tips The holiday season is often called  the loneliest time of year for single Southeast Texas senior citizens.  There are some things Golden Triangle senior citizens can do to make our Southeast Texas holiday season easier, even enjoyable. A good first step is to  “get yourself invited” – Being single does not mean you have to sit at home being lonely. You almost certainly have a neighbor, friend, or relative... Read More

Port Neches Senior Center – Exercise, Fun, Friendship

Port Neches Senior Fitness and Friendship Port Neches Senior Center Port Neches seniors looking for fun and activity find a lot to like at the Port Neches Senior Center. The Port Neches Senior Citizen Center prides itself on being where Port Neches seniors make new friends and renew old acquaintances. There are a number of fun activities for Port Neches seniors to share including: SETX senior Bingo on Mondays and Fridays at 10:30 a.m. Please bring a non-perishable food item... Read More

Beaumont Senior Activities: Volunteering with the Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent Program

Beaumont Senior Activities – Volunteer as a Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent Beaumont senior volunteer programs can be a blessing both for Beaumont seniors and those they assist. The Southeast Texas Foster Grandparent program has been a wonderful organization for seniors wanting to play a meaningful role in assisting children who need their love, patience, and guidance. Beaumont seniors volunteering in the SETX Foster Grandparent program volunteer in schools, hospitals,... Read More

Southeast Texas Grandparents – Bring Your Grandkids to the Spindletop Museum Spring Break

Grandparents Guide to Beaumont and Southeast Texas Education + Fun = The Spindletop Museum at Lamar University Beaumont Many Southeast Grandparents are looking for the perfect Spring Break activity to share with the grandkids. Spindletop Museum Beaumont TX Head to the Spindletop Gladys City Museum for Gladys City Heritage Days. Southeast Texas Grandparents and their grandkids will enjoy a special passport tour of some of the industries, in addition to oil, that have helped Southeast... Read More

A Day in the Life of a Southeast Texas Diabetic

On today’s edition of Southeast Texas Senior Health, we look at a day in the life of a Southeast Texas diabetic. November is American Diabetes Month, a time to bring attention to the seriousness of diabetes and to the many people who are impacted by the disease. One young lady who knows all about living with the disease is the Association’s 2012 National Youth Advocate, Logan Nicole Gregory. Logan has been living with type 1 diabetes since she was just 2 years old. “Diabetes... Read More

SETX Senior Entertainment Discounts

There are lots of great options when looking for Southeast Texas senior entertainment – and many offer SETX senior discounts. Today we have compiled a list shared by SETXseniors.com readers. Please feel free to share with other Southeast Texas seniors. Spindletop Gladys City Boomtown Museum: $3 Admission Spindletop Museum Beaumont TX – $3 Senior Admission Art Museum of Southeast Texas: $20 Senior Membership Hollywood Theater. First Show $5. All Shows $6.25. Ages... Read More

Golden Triangle Senior Citizen Discounts – Fast Food

One of the perks of our advanced age (other than wisdom) is Southeast Texas senior citizen discounts. Today we’re highlighting some Southeast Texas fast food restaurant senior discounts: McDonald’s.  $0.65 coffee or drink. Ages 65+ Whataburger Beaumont. Free coffee or drink. Ages 55+ Burger King. FREE small coffee or soda. Ages 60+ Dunkin Donuts. Buy a large coffee, get a free donut. AARP Members. Fuddrucker’s. 10%. CiCi’s Pizza. $3.99 Buffet. Ages 65+ Dairy Queen.... Read More

Southeast Texas Senior Diabetes News from EPO – Eastex Physician Organization

What happens if Diabetes is not under control? by Eastex Physician Organization – EPO. Diabetes continues to be a growing issue across the Golden Triangle. Southeast Texas diabetics do have an ally in getting both important information about diabetes and in controlling the disease. Eastex Physicians Organization is dedicated to helping combat diabetes across Southeast Texas. One big issue seen by EPO physicians is the dangers Southeast Texas diabetics face when their diabetes... Read More

Orange Senior Inez Turner Celebrates 105th Birthday

Inez Turner will celebrate her 105th birthday Saturday at Optimist Village Senior Apartments in Orange. Inez may be our “senior” Southeast Texas senior. Inez was born on May 17th 1909 in Patroon Texas, near Center. At one time Patroon had had a hotel, saw and grist mills, a cotton gin, several stores, three churches, a common school, and was home to Patroon College. Now Patroon is a community of about 55 residents. Early life for Inez Turner was farm life, typical... Read More

Beaumont Senior Safety Tips from Entergy Southeast Texas

Each year, Southeast Texans perish in fires caused by faulty appliances, particularly electric space heaters. Too often those suffering are our Southeast Texas seniors.  Entergy Texas has compiled a list of useful Golden Triangle senior safety tips for safely handling appliances, including space heaters. Unplug electrical appliances before cleaning them. Never put metal objects in live parts of appliances or outlets—you really could be shocked! Always unplug an appliance that... Read More

SETX Seniors Health Alert: Prenatal Smoke Exposure Linked to Adolescent Hearing Loss

Trinity Hearing and Balance Port Arthur is dedicated to preventing hearing loss for Southeast Texas senior citizens. In today’s SETX Senior medical note, Trinity Hearing and Balance has information on how Southeast Texas seniors can help prevent hearing loss in future generations. Southeast Texas Seniors are in a unique position to advocate for their grandchildren and great grandchildren. Two out of three Golden Triangle seniors will be affected by hearing loss. Thankfully,... Read More