It wasn't the toll from lugging a heavy tool box to work that finally sent Ray Clark to the gym. It was something more profound. He lost his wife of 67 years. Then he lost his daughter. He was looking for something to fill the empty hours. "I was getting a little lazy at home, and I decided I'd go down to the exercise club," he recalled. That was more than three years ago... Forward>>

IT WILL be the airwaves which will give older people in Ballina Shire a chance to live longer and stronger. Ballina District Community Services Association (BDCSA) will partner with the shire's own community radio station, Paradise FM 101.9, to deliver weekly information for older people. The radio sessions started today (March 18) at 2.20pm and will continue for about... Forward>>

It is possible to aid eye health through nutrition and supplements, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Research by the National Eye Institute (NEI) has shown that high levels of antioxidants and zinc, in the form of a nutritional supplement tablet, reduced the risk of advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD)."AMD is the leading cause... Forward>>

Having just observed one of those “how-does-it-feel-to-be ... ?” birthdays, I frequently confound folks when I smile and utter the above reply. Certainly it is an illogical answer for someone meandering through his seventh decade, or as Shakespeare depicts in the noted “Seven Ages” soliloquy in As You Like It: “The sixth age shifts / Into the lean and slippered pantaloon... Forward>>

The Okinawans, the longest living race on the planet, who live off the south coast of Japan, practise social networking. Good Samaritans live longer. Well, of course they do. We’ve known for a long time that living in village communities where everyone mucks in promotes longer life. The Okinawans, the longest living race on the planet, who live off the south coast of Japan, practise social... Forward>>

Boomers, retirees and older Americans often seek out different travel and vacation destinations as well as different ways of getting there. There are times when you want your grandchildren with you, of course, but there are also times when you'd like to relax and have some quiet time alone with your spouse. Whether you're traveling to a place you've never been or back to a resort... Forward>>

But study didn't prove cause-and-effect relationship. Working at night might do more than throw your schedule out of whack, researchers warn. Women who cover the night shift may be at increased risk for ovarian cancer, according to a new study. The investigators also found that the risk of ovarian cancer may be lower for night types ("owls") than for morning types ("larks")... Forward>>

Retirement isn’t for everyone. Today’s senior citizens are living longer, healthier lives, and that allows them to embark on adventures, explore new careers and discover new talents. On Mondays, through a series of stories, we’ll introduce you to some of those extraordinary seniors who aren’t yet ready for retirement. In the process, we’ll explore some of the issues they face as they continue working... Forward>>

Pensioners have accused the Government’s of merely tinkering with social care funding reform and creating a “complete mess”. The National Pensioners’ Convention says the new plan lacks sufficient funding to tackle the problems that pensioners face. Setting a cap on care costs of £75,000 would benefit just one in ten older people requiring that amount of care, while the vast majority... Forward>>

:Q: My mother age 87 and stepfather age 91 are still living in their own home. They recently hired a housekeeper to come in once a week so concerns about the condition of the house have been resolved. Unfortunately other issues regarding nutrition, driving and health remain. My step-siblings and I are not in agreement as to whether they can continue to live independently... Forward>>

Scientists discovered long time ago, that food and mood are closely bound. They assure that a correct and diverse diet provides the basis for good mental and psychological health. Reduced fat and calories intake is a kind of diet that leads to a shortage of certain substances, which can influence the mood and general well-being. Luke Passamonti, a scientist from the University of Catanzaro... Forward>>

The most amazing and phenomenal creature in our world is, without a doubt, a human! The human body is sometimes called an ideal biochemical mechanism; it has secrets of the universe hidden in it, as well as outstanding opportunities and resources. It is a miracle from the scientific point of view. Yet a human being is much more than just a mechanism. Human behaviours are run by... Forward>>

Your Beatitude Lyubomyr! Congratulations on your great 80th anniversary! May your life be filled with care and prayers for us, your bright thoughts, that wish us good fate and peace, love and forgiveness, tolerance and faith, will be returned to you a hundredfold. Bright and sunny days for you on this earth, with God's help live to see those days of not miserable existence but prosperous life in Ukraine... Forward>>

Carers UK launches inquiry into financial realities of caring for older parents or disabled loved ones as poll shows widespread anxiety about care costs. Young and old share serious anxieties over the cost of caring for a family member who becomes frail, seriously ill or disabled – and say they could not cope on current state help. With an ageing population and people living longer with serious illness... Forward>>

The clock hit 11 a.m., and John Lewis bolted to his feet. Unhooking the oxygen tubes connected to his machine as he walked, he hustled out the door of his apartment in a south Fort Myers retirement community. It was Wednesday. There was bridge to play. “C’mon,” he called to this reporter, 65 years his junior, lagging in his living room. Lewis will be 99 years old in May... Forward>>

An elderly adult with a heart condition is more likely to develop a form of MCI than one without such an ailment, researchers say. As the nation’s population grows older, it’s increasingly important that physicians be aware of common health problems that can increase patients’ risk of developing cognitive impairment, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic. One such health problem to watch... Forward>>

“Ukrainian pensioners are the most active depositors in deposit accounts”, - said Olexander Okhrimenko, a financial expert, during a press conference on "HolosUA". "Yes, our pensioners are not very rich, but they are very economical and often put money on deposits even though amounts are only small", - said the expert. Also O. Okhrimenko said that taking into consideration the economic... Forward>>

According to Lydia Tkachenko, a leading researcher of the Institute of Social and Demographic Studies of the National Academy of Sciences, only 70% of men and 85% of women in Ukraine have a chance to draw the first pension. The expert added that after reaching the retirement age, the average life expectancy for men is 15, 5 years and for women 20 years. In the demographer's opinion, for developers... Forward>>

Fate is not fatality, but only an offered from above opportunity! - said Elena Kurylova, the winner of the sixth and eighth seasons of the Ukrainian "Battle of psychics", partiipant of the first season of TV show "The investigation led by psychics" on Channel "STB", during the online conference at the press-centre of "HolosUA". According to psychic's statements fate is a fixed bar-code... Forward>>

In Oksana Vashchenko's program “РазворотUA” on the radio “ЕраFM” the Chairman of the Committee of Economists of Ukraine Andriy Novak said that apart from passing off raising of the full retirement age as a reform, the government had done nothing so far. The expert said, that in fact, there was no reform as such. In addition, except increasing the retirement age and limiting... Forward>>

SECOND OPINION: According to an African proverb, the best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago: the second-best time is today. This neatly describes the best approach to tackle a common challenge of later life, the pernicious perception of being “too old” for certain activities, whether leisure, romance or education. This may be based on a feeling that we are less flexible with change... Forward>>

Louisiana Hines helped run a restaurant, worked as a riveter during World War II, raised three children and owned a beauty shop. Her long life had another unique distinction. Before her death on Friday, the Detroit woman was one of the oldest people in the world. "She said she didn't have a secret" to longevity, said Hines' granddaughter Darlene House of Detroit. "(She believed) that she... Forward>>

SCIENTISTS have confirmed that 500-year-old remains found under a car park in the city of Leicester are those of England's King Richard III. University of Leicester researchers say tests on a battle-scarred skeleton unearthed last year prove "beyond reasonable doubt" that it is the king, who died at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485, and whose remains have been missing for centuries... Forward>>

Everyone wants to look their best, and I try my best to stress the importance of prevention when it comes to aging. Here are 10 tips for keeping your skin looking young. 1. Wear sunscreen. This is the most powerful product for preventing signs of aging like fine lines, wrinkles, discoloration, rough texture and sagging. 2. Start using a retinoid. When it comes to anti-aging products... Forward>>

Dairy products such as milk and yogurt promote healthier hip bones than cream, says a new finding from a Harvard Medical School affiliate. Choosing low-fat milk or yogurt over cream can increase intake of protein, calcium and vitamin D, while limiting intake of saturated fats, said Shivani Sahni, from the Institute for Aging Research (IFAR), an Harvard affiliate, who co-authored... Forward>>