http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog Thu, 12 Jul 2007 06:05:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Can you get hooked on sleeping pills? A Canadian study has found that about half of elderly patients prescribed common medications to help them sleep while in hospital are taking the drugs at least six months after discharge because they have become dependent on their snooze-inducing effects. The sleeping pills, known as ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/senior-care/long-term-use-of-some-sleeping-pills-can-lead-to-dependence-study-finds Seniors and "mature" men and women looking for companionship also use the personal columns in their search. Some of the advertisements, such as the following, demonstrate that seniors looking for love can be humorous, even hilarious. Read on and enjoy. Foxy Lady Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty, 80s, slim, 5'4" (used to be ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/these-humorous-personal-companion-ads-show-that-the-flesh-may-be-weak-but-the-spirit-is-willing If we as a society honoured the maturity and wisdom of age, there would be no hesitation in giving Canadians a choice about when to retire. As CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) pointed out to Ottawa’s Expert Panel on Older Workers, such choice based on ability, not on age ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/a-choice-about-when-to-retire-based-on-ability%e2%80%94-not-age-%e2%80%93-is-a-human-right Thanks to Ed Corrigan of London, Ontario Canada for passing on this inspirational story. A friend of mine opened his wife’s underwear drawer and picked up a silk paper wrapped package: “This, - he said - isn’t any ordinary package.” He unwrapped the box and stared at both the silk paper and ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/every-day-in-your-life-is-a-special-occasion Elder abuse can be physical, emotional, verbal or financial in form. Neglect can also be considered a form of abuse. Many seniors do not report abuse, or feel isolated and afraid to speak out. As a result, the problem of elder abuse remains largely hidden behind closed doors. Canadian research ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/second-annual-world-elder-abuse-awareness-day-observed Here is an actual letter that was sent to a bank by an 86 year old woman. The bank manager thought it amusing enough to have it published in the New York Times. Dear Sir: I am writing to thank you for bouncing my check with which I endeavored to ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/senior-turns-tables-on-bank-that-bounced-her-check Thanks to Victoria from London, Ontario Canada for passing along this “Senior Moment” story from her 80-year-old uncle. “It's a good one,” she said, “Enjoy.” A very self-important college freshman at a recent football game decided to explain to a senior citizen sitting next to him why it was ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/senior-80-gives-self-important-college-freshman-a-lesson-and-a-challenge Earlier this year, my wife and I had the pleasure of seeing and hearing The Legendary Ray Price in concert in London, Ontario Canada. In his opening remarks, Price told his audience that he’s been asked how old he is. “I’m 81,” he said, which brought loud applause from his ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/at-81-the-legendary-ray-price-keeps-doing-what-he-loves-entertaining-audiences When you watch television, have you noticed that most of the commercials seem to be aimed at young families and kids? Young and attractive couples and slim, 18- to 21-year-old models are used to sell everything from food products to cars to lipstick. Rarely do you see anyone with gray ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/are-older-consumers-being-ignored-by-advertising-marketing-campaigns To realize the value of a sister: Ask someone who doesn't have one. To realize the value of ten years: Ask a newly divorced couple. To realize the value of four years: Ask a graduate. To realize the value of one year: Ask a student who has failed a final exam. To realize the ... http://maxxseniorslife.com/seniorslifeblog/seniors-life/a-reminder-to-realize-what-is-of-real-value