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Over
the Years, Seniors Have Learned to Just take it in Stride
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ENJOY RETIREMENT WITH AN
AFTERNOON NAP Contrary to the notion you only need a nap if you didn't sleep the night before, studies show that a 90 minute nap in the middle of the day clears the brain's short term memory storage
and makes room to collect more information .  WHO LIVES LONGER, MARRIED OR SINGLE MEN?With
the advent of the computer and online dating, some older men have decided that playing the field is a lot more fun than being married. While it may be interesting
when you are over 50 to date more than one woman the facts don't support the idea that the single life is good for a
man's health, especially if you plan on being a healthy senior. In fact, the rise in STDs has risen faster in men over
50 than ever before and studies have consistently shown that married men far outlive single men. They are healthier and
happier than their single counterparts. However, single women still top the longevity mark and are the happiest. . OVER 50 and WANT
TO KNOW THE LATEST RETIREMENT TRENDS FOR 2011? . CAN YOU ENJOY RETIREMENT LIVING IN A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY? . THREE
STEPS TO A HEALTHY HEART: 1. EAT... More fruits and vegetables and
less red meat. 2. Cut out or at least cut down sugary drinks. And not just
sodas. Did you know that a 12 oz glass of cranberry juice cocktail has
200 calories and 12 teaspoons of sugar? 3. Lift weights. This reduces blood
pressure. In fact, resistance training is shown to be more effective than aerobics so include it in your exercise routine. . Had a senior moment lately? You know. You'll be talking along like there's no tomorrow. The thoughts are fluid and then…suddenly
you can't remember what you were going to say. Or what you were talking about in the first place. Sometimes, you can’t
remember your best friend’s name, or when your birthday is. (Ok, that may be a conscious act). Or the name of movie
you saw last night. Or what the initials AARP stand for. There's a sudden silence and it’s embarrassing. . Don't
let it get you down. Most of us begin noticing these awkward lapses of memory somewhere in our 50s. And by the time we’re
70 or 80, our kids and grandkids roll their eyes at us and say, "You just told us that again
the other day." . Don't worry, we think to ourselves. Your day will come. And it will. (We're just surprised
how fast it came) . Maybe it isn't so much that seniors forget a lot as we have so
many years of information stashed in our brains that sometimes it just takes awhile to find where we put
it. Or maybe it's just that some things just aren't important enough to remember. Like putting the toilet seat down,
zipping up our pants, or the day four-year-old Suzie embarrased us when she looked up at our new neighbor (pointing
to his crotch) and said dead pan, "I know what you've got in there." And yes, that really
happened. Wish I could forget about it. . .AILMENTS MANY MEN MAY GET AS THEY AGE . Which Steps to Retire do you need to follow so you can live the retirement of your dreams. . Thought about an early retirement? While full retirement is 65, you may be able to retire early. . GREAT PLACES TO RETIRE ON THE BEACH . WHERE CAN SENIORS on a limited budget RETIRE CHEAP? . CITIES VOTED THE
BEST PLACES TO RETIRE . . NEED A LAUGH?
HERE ARE SOME GOOD CLEAN JOKES . As we start getting old, sometimes
we get a little too settled.  We don't keep active enough and we forget how to enjoy life. Part of having an exciting retirement,
is participating in Fun Hobbies and Activities for seniors, both younger and older. . . . . SNORING By : Jules
MacDowell Submitted 2011-01-19 03:16:11 . Snoring is a major issue for many millions of people around the world. A snore is a device that can help
you stop snoring. Now is the perfect time to start putting a stop snoring strategy together and make your nights peaceful
and rejuvenating. The Causes Of Snoring When we breath at night, many of us tend to lay on our backs and breathe with our mouths open. The soft tissues of the throat and soft palate can become overly relaxed and vibrate, as well as partially blocking the airway. These vibrations cause the noise that we know as snoring. The uvula, which hangs down at the back of the mouth is often the culprit. By the simple act of repositioning your body, a snore aid may be all you need to make snoring a thing of the past. Snoring aids work by a number of methods, but all work to prevent the vibration and the blocking of the airway during slumber. Some help by helping you to breathe through your nose, the natural way to breathe during sleep. Nasal sprays and strips help keep the nasal passages clear. A stop snoring chin strap is advice that keeps the mouth shut, forcing you to breathe through the nose. These work very well, but are not recommended if nasal congestion is a factor in your snoring. There are also snoring mouthpieces that ensure that the airway is kept clear, the lower jaw is extended, and some prevent the tongue from moving and adding to the blockage. Before using any of these devices, if you are not completely satisfied that your snoring is totally innocent, consult your doctor before buying. Sleep apnea is a more serious condition that is closely linked to snoring and needs expert diagnosis before treatment is implemented. There are cures and solutions for seniors who snore. Read our excellent web reviews and find the best deals on a range of snoring and sleep apnea products. . Author Resource:- Don't snore forever when
a simple solution can help. . Our diets often change as
we retire, so how do FOOD AND AGING affect our bodies and health as we are getting old? . Is it time for separate bedrooms? Will it affect our marriage? Many retirement age men and women have more difficulty sleeping as they age. Does lack of sleep have any adverse affects? Do you have to be full retirement age to retire, or is early retirement an option in your fifties or early sixties? . Older Men, Younger Women. What does mother nature think of May December romances? . WHY DO MY LUNGS HURT WHEN I COUGH?  |
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Dying and Seniors . Our culture is
different than many others around the world. While they accept it as just a part of life, without
question, we ignore its eventuality, fear it, and dodge the subject even if one of our loved ones is staring it
in the face. . We do everything in our power to cheat death by trying to “look”
younger with plastic surgery, marrying someone much younger or running marathons. But getting old is natural, and the
reaper finds us all in the end. . While some seniors seem to skate through old age with hardly an ache or ailment, most of us are saddled with arthritic
pain, short term memory, a secondary diet of horse sized pills and lifestyles governed by doctors’ visits. Some
of us will suffer loneliness when our life partners die and leave us behind. Each
of us will handle the prospect of, and death itself in our own way. . A mere century ago, getting old came a lot faster. Life expectancy was a paultry 47. Today, medical advances,
childhood and adult vaccines, life-saving surgeries and medications the life expectancy is now nearly doubled in the U.S. .When we were young we took life for granted. We attacked it with reckless abandon, abused our
bodies and feared nothing because we thought dying and death could not touch us. We were too young, too beautiful, too
full of hope to die. Perhaps that’s why we ignored the eventuality of our destination. We were and are after all
a culture of youth and vivacity. Death has no place here. But as seniors we recognize
that the reaper’s bony fingers will be beckoning. . Instead of spending time fearing the act of dying, learn to embrace each day of living.
Get closer to God. Love like there’s no tomorrow. Be a good friend. Greet each morning with a positive
attitude. Look for opportunities to help someone and accept the gift of service from others who may be in the position
to help you. Fearing the one thing you can't escape keeps you from living your life to the fullest. And the stress can actually
cause health problems as we are getting old. . The Beauty of Dying... Yes, Getting old can be depressing if you let it. No secret
there. I can still remember seeing my dad again after not seeing him for a year. He was in his sixties then. I
almost cried. Where had the vibrant man I’d always known gone? How had he changed so much, so quickly? . Now, I am sixty
and getting old myself. I can hardly believe the person I catch a glimpse of in the mirror or a store window is really me.
I can't come to terms with that image yet. . And even though I believe in God (or a higher
power if you wish), I must admit I am still afraid of death…unless my husband goes first. If that happens, my
fear of the unknown would dissolve and my journey would not only become acceptable but a welcome relief. Neither of us
could bear being left behind. . If you are a believer, dying means going home. If you are not, it is merely an end... or release of life.
No more pain, no more joy... nothing. And that may be enough for non-believers. The 'Just letting go'
of life…. But for me, it isn't enough.
And my fragile faith is buoyed when I hear about the experiences of many hospital and hospice workers who have had remarkable
experiences with people at death’s door, both seniors and the young. . According to their reports, they note that there is often a serenity that
comes over their patients in the last days of life. They see an acceptance, and often relief that their journey…often
painful by now, is coming to an end. But the most beautiful and confirming experiences are those where the patient,
totally lucid, sees and communicates with loved ones that the workers cannot see. Joyfully they tell the workers of relatives
and spouses who have come to reassure them that they are waiting for them as they lay dying. Many patients are told the exact
time they will be reunited by deceased loved ones, and then pass that very hour. The experiences are life-affirming to those
workers. . My cousin lost her mother a few years ago. While she was in the hospital the last couple of days of her life, her
mother would often talk to “someone” in the corner. My dying aunt told my cousin the person that
was visiting was her mother. And after my aunt passed, my cousin told me she could still feel her mother’s
presence in her house once in awhile. . I know of an instance where both husband and wife were in the hospital at the same time. One evening the wife sat
up and said her husband was in the room. The nurse said it was impossible because she knew that her husband had just
died. “But he told me he was here to take me with him,” she said. That night she passed away too. . I
watch a lot of paranormal programs on television. Especially now that I'm getting old. I've always been facinated with
the after-life and the paranormal. My husband thinks I'm a little odd because I find them so interesting, but they
give me comfort. ... One program reported on a recent controlled study concerning the process of dying. It resulted
in an interesting find that also gave me reassurance. At the exact instant we die, our bodies weigh less. I think
it was like 21 ounces. Could that be the weight of a soul which that after leaving the body goes
on to the afterlife? . Scientists tell
us that life is energy, and energy cannot be destroyed. It can only be transformed. If our souls are energy, they must
go somewhere. . My hope is that we all strive to be in the
moment. We all have our time here on earth, let's enjoy this gift. As long as we breathe we should embrace life to the fullest. . © 2010 – Christine
Dixon
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