Ann Arbor Community Center
625 N. Main
662-3128
Recreational, social, educational, and health activities for age 55 & over, including arts and crafts, trips, lectures, health screening, and a lunch program (Thurs. 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Outreach for homebound seniors Mon., Wed., & Fri. Dues $12. www.annarborcommunitycenter.org
Ann Arbor Senior Center
1320 Baldwin
794-6250
Classes include ACBL bridge, fitness, dance, art, music, social and duplicate bridge, mah-jongg, and French. Holds events such as football parties, art shows, concerts, trips, and more. Free activities include Scrabble, investing basics, Wii, table games, book clubs, and movies. Hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities. Lunch for age 55 & over ($2.50) served 11:30 a.m. Mon.-Thurs. Produces cable TV (channel 19) show Senior Moments. Membership $25/year; scholarships available. Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. pssimmons@a2gov.org, www.a2gov.org/senior
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Investing your money
A Certificate of Deposite is a 'time deposit' that cannot be withdrawn for a certain amount of period. CD's are like a saving accounts they are insured and risk free. But unlike a saving account they have a fixed time and interest rate. CD's are held until it matures then it can be withdrawn along with the interest your paid. Withdrawing a CD before it matures can have penalties though, and can be measured in months of interest or by paying a fine.
Retirement
Deciding when to retire depends all on each individual. You have to look at different factors including financial status. Setting up a budget for future expenses will give you an idea of how sufficient income will be. Using a retirement calculator willl give you an idea of the financial resources to support your retirement. Starting a retirement plan is very much like a wish list. Writing down your hobbies and/or any interests you've always wanted to get into. You should have a nice long list of information and different options for you to choose.
Thursday, June 10, 2010
Dogs are mans best friend
A third of owners exercise with their four-legged friends. Walking is the preferred way to execise. 42% of those 50-64, and 26% 65+ play catch or ball with their pets. People who execise with their pets are more likely to stick to a work out program. Studies show that owning an animal benefits your health. Pets may help the elderly live longer and healthier lives. A study in the Journal of the American Geriatrics society showed that seniors with pets have a better physical and mental well being than those who dont.
Having any pet requires some type of action from the owners. Walking, grooming, feeding, playing and petting. Even just letting the dog out a few times a day can help work out your cardiovascular system and keep your joints flexible. Research has proved in the past that people who come in contact with animals have lower blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety levels.
Having any pet requires some type of action from the owners. Walking, grooming, feeding, playing and petting. Even just letting the dog out a few times a day can help work out your cardiovascular system and keep your joints flexible. Research has proved in the past that people who come in contact with animals have lower blood pressure, heart rate and anxiety levels.
Fitness for seniors
Exercising is one of the best ways to a longer life, including a good diet. Today Americans are in better physical condition than their parents because we are aware of the necessity to work out. The physical capabilities of the 50+ group are much different than of a younger person.
Here are a few tips to consider before jumping into an exercise regime.
1. First and foremost before exercising is to get a check-up. Find out what you are or aren't limited to.
2. Don't over-do-it. Take it slow to find out what your capable of. Figure out what your base line is and record what you do from a day to day basis.
3. Setting short and long term goals for yourself. For example: take a 10 min walk friday morning, or working towards the tennis competition next spring. These goals will keep you motivated.
4. If the shoe fits... Make sure the shoe size is comfortable and fits and that the support of the shoe is appropriate for you.
5. If an exercise routine your doing hurts, work around the pain not through it.
6. Make sure you reward yourself once you have reached your goals.
Here are a few tips to consider before jumping into an exercise regime.
1. First and foremost before exercising is to get a check-up. Find out what you are or aren't limited to.
2. Don't over-do-it. Take it slow to find out what your capable of. Figure out what your base line is and record what you do from a day to day basis.
3. Setting short and long term goals for yourself. For example: take a 10 min walk friday morning, or working towards the tennis competition next spring. These goals will keep you motivated.
4. If the shoe fits... Make sure the shoe size is comfortable and fits and that the support of the shoe is appropriate for you.
5. If an exercise routine your doing hurts, work around the pain not through it.
6. Make sure you reward yourself once you have reached your goals.
Health care reform
Many of the changes expected to come with this new bill wont take effect for years, so Obama is focusing on the changes coming soon to get the public's favor. The new plan is expected to cover up to 32 million Americans who aren't insured.
"This new law gives seniors and their families greater savings, better benefits and higher quality health care" Obama said at a conference in maryland. "Your guaranteed benefits will not change; eligibility will not change; Medicare will continue to cover your costs the way it always has."
Sometime this year seniors who were caught in the 'donut gap' will receive a $250 rebate check to help pay for their prescription drugs. And by 2011 those seniors will receive up to 50% discount on brand name drugs.
One woman's view on the speech Obama held in Maryland. “‘I think it answers a lot of questions about the Medicare bill, the new Medicare bill,’ she said. ‘And it helps kinda clear up the air a little bit about what's happening to Medicare, what's happening to Social Security, what's going to happen to our children as far as Social Security and Medicare, and I was glad to hear the answer was positive.’”
"This new law gives seniors and their families greater savings, better benefits and higher quality health care" Obama said at a conference in maryland. "Your guaranteed benefits will not change; eligibility will not change; Medicare will continue to cover your costs the way it always has."
Sometime this year seniors who were caught in the 'donut gap' will receive a $250 rebate check to help pay for their prescription drugs. And by 2011 those seniors will receive up to 50% discount on brand name drugs.
One woman's view on the speech Obama held in Maryland. “‘I think it answers a lot of questions about the Medicare bill, the new Medicare bill,’ she said. ‘And it helps kinda clear up the air a little bit about what's happening to Medicare, what's happening to Social Security, what's going to happen to our children as far as Social Security and Medicare, and I was glad to hear the answer was positive.’”
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Parkinson's
A support group is a tremendous pool of knowledge and experience. Members are encouraged to share how:
To cope with the day-to-day challenges,
To get the most from their visit to the doctor,
To ask intelligently about medication and therapy,
To instruct the hospital staff in the event of an admission,
To tell family and friends about PD (they notice it before you realize they do),
To empathize with other people in the same situation,
To maintain a good attitude and even laugh at adversity,
To define what’s important in life and what can be left behind
To cope with the day-to-day challenges,
To get the most from their visit to the doctor,
To ask intelligently about medication and therapy,
To instruct the hospital staff in the event of an admission,
To tell family and friends about PD (they notice it before you realize they do),
To empathize with other people in the same situation,
To maintain a good attitude and even laugh at adversity,
To define what’s important in life and what can be left behind
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