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'Fight The Flu' Kits Available From 'Visiting Angels'

J. Patrick — Fri, 25 Jan 2013 14:00:20 +0000

This seasons flu epidemic is a real threat to our senior citizens and now families are fighting back with “Fight The Flu Kits” for caregivers to help protect their elderly loved ones. Visiting Angels, one of the countries largest in-home senior care companies, is helping local families in two ways. They have assembled the “Fight [...]

Watch a Dad's Adorable Reaction to Scoring Game Tickets

Kyle Dowling — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 19:00:38 +0000

No, this isn't an episode of 'Here Comes Honey Boo Boo' that was left on the cutting room floor. It's actually a father receiving the best gift of his life -- tickets to a championship football game. With the holiday season winding down its nice to remember the little things in life: family, sports, and the fact that fedoras only look appealing on certain people.

Meet the Cutest Elderly Couple to Ever Star in a Local Commerical

Emerald Catron — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:02:00 +0000

Stick with this one. It’s funny enough watching an old man struggle to say “buttery, flaky crust,” but this video in its entirety is a comedy masterpiece. The hapless fellow tosses out just enough curse words to make us miss our grandpa, too, so bonus points for that, if the competition is making us homesick. [...]

A Senior's Guide To Texting

J. Patrick — Sun, 02 Dec 2012 13:07:59 +0000

Senior citizens are sometimes overcome with the age of technology. Phones have so many capabilities that they often need instructions on how to maximize their use. Now, Team Coco has a guide for these seniors when it comes to texting. Show it to grandma and grandpa, and then get out

Conan O'Brien Offers a Senior's Guide to Texting

Emerald Catron — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 22:35:26 +0000

Thanks to Team Coco for giving this educational guide to texting for seniors to the world. But you might not want to let your grandparents see it. Unless you want them to have constant, instant access to making you feel bad in that special grandparent way, that is. It starts simple enough, with a reminder that te

Elderly People Watch 'Gangnam Style,' Hilarity Ensues

Cameron Simcik — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:25:19 +0000

If youâ€™re ever questioning whether someone or something has actually made it to the big leagues, ask yourself one simple question: do grandma and grandpa know about it? If the answer is yes, then you have yourself a massive pop culture phenomenon. As if we didnâ€™t need any more confirmation that â€˜Gangnam Styleâ€™ is one [...]

Senior Lifestyles and Injury Prevention Program In Flint

J. Patrick — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 12:44:10 +0000

If you are looking for ways to protect the senior citizens in your life from injury and make sure they are properly cared for, then you will want to attend this Community Outreach program.Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church will hold it’s monthly outreach program at 7pm on Wednesday, October 10th at 7pm. The [...]

Best Cities For Senior Citizens?

J. Patrick — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 19:00:04 +0000

As I approach retirement age, I can't help but look around and wonder where I will spend my retirement years. Most people associate moving to Florida to retire, but I'm not so sure that is for me. I came across a new study that offers some new insight.

Seniors As Fast As College Students Making Decisions.

J. Patrick — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:38:12 +0000

While it’s assumed that as we age our ability to process thoughts quickly diminishes. A new study indicates that isn’t always the case. It found that the elderly generation can hold their own with the younger set. . In results published in the current online issue of Child Development, research using word-accuracy testing and symbol-based [...]