Archive for the ‘Hobbies’

  • Quilt Making for Seniors
    Quilting for Fun Let’s face it, there are some things that we don’t like to do either because we think they are hard or we don’t know where to begin or how to do them. A few years ago I was making one of my granddaughters her freedom quilt (this is a red, white and blue quilt I give them on their 21st birthday). I was appliquéing blue snowflakes onto a white ...
    October 9th, 2009 at 09:10 am
  • Activities for Senior Citizens
    Seniors Online Senior citizens are precious possessions of our society and with their experience they can do wonders. They do not always want someone to assist them while they walk or talk to them all day, nor do they want someone to help them climb stairs or take them to dinner parties. To make these senior citizens happy one needs to be a little bit patient and hear ...
    September 23rd, 2009 at 11:09 am
  • Scrapbooking for Seniors
    Creating Scrapbooks and Other Crafting I’ve idolized my grandmother for about as long as my memory serves. She has taught me how to load a mean dishwasher, place crisp sheets on a bed just right, organize a household, cook, etc. There was one Christmas, however, that she has stood out in my memories. It was the Christmas my Grandma patiently taught me to make crafts. ...
    September 16th, 2009 at 04:09 am
  • Group Activities for Seniors
    Seniors Cruise Travel Senior travel tours are a great way to see the world. They’re safe, they’re affordable and they’re also an easy way to meet other seniors who share similar interests. If you’re part of the Baby boomer generation but you’re not ready to spend your days falling in and out of sleep in your worn out recliner, with a bit of ...
    September 14th, 2009 at 02:09 pm
  • Jewelry Crafting for Senior Citizens
    Crafts for Seniors With America’s aging population a lot of towns have not one but many retirement and adult communities in them. Many of these retirement communities hold craft shows, yard sales and other events to promote social activities while generating a little extra money from the surrounding township. If you are a bead jeweler or jewelry artisan of any sort ...
    September 14th, 2009 at 02:09 pm
  • Fun Activities for Seniors
    An active mind is as important as an active body. Any doctor would vouch for that. Seniors especially need to put in extra effort to stimulate their minds and maintain good physical health. If you’re a retired senior, you’ll be on the lookout for activities that are fun and invigorating. Let’s take a look at the options you have. Web as a Friend Internet ...
    August 28th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
  • Role of Senior Caregiver
    Activities for Seniors with Alzheimer's The role of a caregiver can be very stressful and coping with the emotional drain is a difficult challenge. At times, it is a challenge even to look after the best interests of the elderly in your care, especially if the person is mentally ill. A mentally ill senior will require additional care and efforts on the part of the ...
    August 20th, 2009 at 09:08 pm
  • Seniors Staying Activity – Free Time and Physical Activity Promote a Better Lifestyle
    Active Seniors Better Quality of Life Senior citizens are the quickest increasing U.S. people sector. The requirements and expectations of seniors have modified significantly lately. Rising awareness in aging in good health , coincides with the whole person good condition model that has physical, emotional, non secular, intellectual, occupational, and social dimensions. Optimistic ...
    July 13th, 2009 at 03:07 pm
  • Group Activities for Seniors
    Seniors Cruise Travel Falls have become a leading cause of death, especially amongst seniors. Falls are also a leading cause of nonfatal injuries in all age groups, not just seniors. Risk of fall is clinically measurable, and it is detectable long before you physically realize that there is a problem. So, if you perceive that your balance is bad, the problem has already ...
    July 11th, 2009 at 07:07 pm
  • Senior Housing on College Campuses Attracting Lifelong Learners
    Enjoying the University Setting The popularity of senior housing nestled alongside golf course fairways is being challenged by seniors’-oriented apartments and condominiums within walking distance of college and university campuses. Called “university based retirement communities,” or UBRCs, these properties offer college coursework and a host of attractions ...
    May 11th, 2009 at 09:05 pm
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