It’s Foot Health Awareness Month and time for mature adults and folks age 50+ to take a look at the importance of awareness and prevention when it comes to diabetes and how to prevent foot problems. The Bottom Line Neuropathy (nerve damage) is common in people with diabetes, and can cause loss of feeling and … Continued
It’s Mental Health Week and a good time to better understand some important issues facing seniors and older adults. In 2014, the National Seniors Council released a report highlighting a dangerous societal trend: socially isolated seniors. In response to COVID-19, see our article: 8 Ways to Cheer Someone From Afar A growing number of seniors … Continued
English rock and funk music singer-songwriter, sometime actor, and septuagenarian senior citizen Eric Burdon (The Animals; War) was born on May 11, 1941 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England during World War II. (Eric Burdon 1967 Fanclub Photo: F. van Geelen, Beeld & Geluid Wiki) In his autobiographies and interviews, Burdon has spoken about his loving family (mother … Continued
Baby Boomer Trivia From May 1946: Battle of Alcatraz, Japanese Canadians Deported, First King of Jordan The Battle of Alcatraz – Convicted 46-year-old bank robber Bernard Coy had been in the island prison of Alcatraz (above photo) for 8 years of his 25-year sentence on May 2, 1946. That day, Coy attacked guard William Miller … Continued
The “Say Hey Kid” Baseball Hall of Famer and center fielder Willie Mays Jr., was born on May 6, 1931 in Westfield, Alabama and turns 85 today on May 6 2016. (Willie Mays 1954 Photo: Baseball Digest) Mays’ parents were athletes themselves and his father Willie “Cat” Mays Sr., played for a Negro League baseball team. … Continued
It’s World Pulmonary Hypertension Day – a good time for “mature” adults to think about improving your heart health and fighting high blood pressure. The Bottom Line The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish like salmon and mackerel are known to promote heart health. Taking fish-oil supplements is an alternative to eating fish. Fish-oil supplements … Continued
Becoming a septuagenarian senior citizen doesn’t mean that the beginning of a slow slide into decreased physical activity and fitness levels. (Weightlifting Photo: Victor Freitas via Unsplash) For Oneida Indian Nation native (Wolf Clan) and grandfather Ray Fougnier, turning 70 was the beginning of his interest in weightlifting. He told Indian Country (todaymedianetwork.com) that he … Continued
Celebrating the life of Franki Valli with his story and vintage music clips: Sherry, Big Girl’s Don’t Cry, Walk Like A Man, Rag Doll, Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You, My Eyes Adored You, Grease (Frankie Valli 1978 Photo: .MCA Records / Curb Records) Octogenarian senior citizen and in 2016 still the lead singer … Continued
Vintage music videos of new octogenarian senior citizen Engelbert Humperdinck‘s biggest hits and his story – Release Me, Ten Guitars, There Goes My Everything, The Last Waltz, Am I That Easy to Forget, A Man Without Love, Sweetheart, After The Lovin’. (Engelbert Humperdinck 1970 Photo: ABC) Arnold George Dorsey was the 9th of ten children … Continued
May is Parkinson’s Awareness Month A look at how people diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease manage their symptoms and live with it. (Source Photos: Flickr SRR | Photo Montage: 50+ World) Treatment plans for Parkinson’s Disease Are likely to include the following behavioural directives for day-to-day living: Maintain a healthy diet to maintain muscle and bone strength … Continued