For the generation of baby boomers and those before them who are now in or nearing retirement age, voting and being actively involved in politics has always been a privilege and a right, not the dreary “who cares” activity that a lot of younger age groups tend to assign it. In fact, seniors turn out…
Short term memory may show signs of decline, but older brains are sharper. Research found, for example, that older traffic controllers excel at cognitively difficult jobs, such as simultaneously juggling the positions of multiple aircraft, navigating, and avoiding collisions. Aston Gardens retirement community in Florida is a great place to discover these and other wonderful…
Herbs are nature’s drugs and should be taken as carefully as pharmaceutical drugs. Advocates of natural healing methods believe that herbal medicine offers important benefits over prescription drugs. Many of our residents at Aston Gardens retirement communities in Florida have discovered the benefits of medicinal herbs. It’s important to note, however, that at least half…
Do you ever go into the kitchen and forget why you went in there? Or how often do you forget the name of someone you have known for years? If you are like most, you read about the importance of brain health for people no matter their age but as you get older, getting the…
When it comes to aging gracefully, there’s a million different pieces of advice out there. Some companies claim they can stop you from aging at all, at least physically: removing wrinkles, saggy skin, love lines, etc., through all sorts of miracles products, gels, and creams. Of course, nothing stops Father Time, and while it can…
While some people of the younger generation would say that senior citizens and the Internet don’t mix, more and more people of the retiring age are those who have been comfortable surfing the Web for a good two decades. Heck, most of the guys who claim credit for inventing the Internet (not just you, Al…
As we go through life, our needs change in what we seek in a job, a home, clothing, and yes, even the cars we drive. When we get our first driver’s license, our parents usually try to force us into something practical. When we land our first job out of school, we might go for…