Senior Citizens of Georgetown & Scott County

10 Resources Every Senior Should Know About

There are plenty of organizations that provide free or low-cost help with meals, transportation, housing, finances, and more.

10 Helpful Apps for Senior Citizens

More and more older people are into technologies. If you a the beginner, these are the apps you should try.

How to Find Free Rides for Seniors Who Live at Home

How to Find Free Rides for Seniors Who Live at Home. Help your parents stay active without busting your budget.

10 Questions for an Elder Law Attorney

Many concerns and questions can arise as we grow older. In the last decade or so, a new category of law has emerged that specializes in helping retirees answer their questions and learn their rights. Here, 10 questions for an elder law attorney.

Is It Indigestion or A Heart Attack?

The holiday season can sometimes lead to unhealthy behaviors. We indulge at holiday buffets, enjoy an extra cocktail, skip our regular exercise and stress about everything that needs to be done. Perhaps that’s why there’s an increase in heart-related deaths during the holiday season. After analyzing 25 years of data and 53-million U.S. death certificates, researchers discovered the correlation, with heart-breaking numbers peaking on Christmas, the…

20 Delicious Ways to Eat Heart-Healthy Fats

Eating for a healthy heart isn't just about avoiding the wrong foods. Incorporating healthy fats can protect against cardiovascular disease.

Benefits of Creative Activities for Senior Citizens

Scientific research shows that creative activities for senior citizens can help overall health and morale. Read this post for more details.

Health and Learning Day Engages Senior Citizens

We are never too old too old to learn something new. Renée Cooper takes a look at a group of seniors who have the secret to younger living.

New sensor system can predict when senior citizens are heading for a fall

Falling is awful. It causes irreparable harm to senior citizens and the fear of falling reduces senior citizen mobility drastically, creating a feedback loop..

Meet Sweet Senior Citizens Who Would Love a Family

Larimer Humane Society has some sweet senior citizens who would love to live out their golden years with a family.

Senior citizens less likely to use digital health tools, JAMA study finds

Senior citizens – by far the largest healthcare consumer base in terms of the cost, duration and intensity of their care – are the least likely to use tools aimed at helping them take a more active role in their health management.

The Great Benefits of Reading as a Senior Citizen

The right book can offer seniors a sense of connection and a source of entertainment, all while helping to preserve cognitive function.

Senior Citizen Gift Guide

Benefits of Pets for Senior Citizens

There are numerous benefits of pets for senior citizens such as companionship and stress relief. Read on to learn more and find the best pets for seniors!

Benefits of Social Interactions for Senior Citizens

As humans, social interaction is essential to every aspect of our health. Research shows that having a solid network of support or strong community bonds.

Ideal Vitamins for Senior Citizen Women

You need the same vitamins in your golden years that you needed when you were younger. But you should focus on certain vitamins as you age, since your body is a bit more fragile and susceptible to age-related illnesses.

Taking Ayahuasca When You’re a Senior Citizen

Some older adults are dabbling in this powerful psychedelic, which is mostly illegal in the United States.

Senior Citizen Care: Ideas for Reducing Paper Piles

Magazines, circulars, credit card offers, and sales ads pile up. Oh, and don’t forget the sweepstakes contests that are routinely sent to vulnerable older adults. Many elderly people also receive…

What's changed with the standard deduction for senior citizens?

Changes for the standard deduction are important for all taxpayers.

How Can Smart Home Technology Help Senior Citizens?

Worried about the health & safety of senior citizens in your life? Learn how developments in smart home technology can provide important peace of mind.