National Articles
Welcome to Seniors Resource Guide: Directory Articles. We include articles to educate seniors and their families about aging issues locally and nationally. Reading informative articles is a good way to help make informed decisions about preserving quality of life. Contact information is included with each article if you want more information. New links are featured regularly and content is always welcome.
May 2013
- 10 Reasons ... to use Personal Health Organizer & Communications Hub
- Does this Happen in your Community?
- Remember When Food was Simple and Made at Home?
- The Partnership for Prescription Assistance
- The Wisdom & Experience of Older Volunteers
- When Needs Change
- Who Cares?
- Working with Elder Parents in Planning Financially for their Long Term Care
April 2013
- Kidney Disease and a Renal Diet
- Protect Yourself from Door to Door Thieves
- Surviving the Storm: Finding the Best New Normal
- The Importance of Keeping Caregiving Records
- Total Assist Vest – A Better Way to Transfer
- Uncomfortable Truth
- Urban Living for a “New Generation of Seniors” in Denver
- Years of Life Experience
March 2013
- Four Tips for Safer Health Care: You Have a Role
- Healthy Carbs
- Invisible Heroes
- Just Dial 2-1-1
- National Do Not Call Registry
- One Family's End of the Journey
- PHRs and EHRs Are Not the Same Things
- What to do About Robocalls
February 2013
- Coping with Caregiving Communication
- Free Tax Preparation in Colorado for Lower Income Families
- Insider Tips for Getting Rid of Large Items
- Reasons to Rent, Not buy another home
- Surviving the Storm: Finding the Best New Normal
- What's best for Mom? - Home vs. Assisted Living
- When do you need a Guardianship or Conservatorship in Colorado?
- You're Home Talks about Hydration
January 2013
- Health Care Reform and Wellness – A Real Element in the Health Care Equation
- Social Security Announces New Compassionate Allowances Conditions
- Social Security has a Calculator on Life Expectancy. Why?
- Travel Tips for Caregivers
December 2012
- Finally – Looking at Physical Inactivity as a True Medical Condition
- Holiday Stress Relief for Caregivers
- Just Hang Up On Robocalls
- Moving? Save Time—Change Your Address Online
- Need Extra Help with Medicare Prescription Drug Costs?
- Parenting our Parents
- Profit vs. Non-Profit Hospice: Is There a Difference?
- Successfully Navigating Through a Broken System
- Useful Information You May Not Know About Social Security
- What are Clinical Research Studies?
November 2012
- Choosing Home Care Services that Meet Your Needs
- Find True Value at www.SocialSecurity.gov
- Finding Balance for the Sandwich Generation
- Hospice: The Best Kept Secret in Healthcare
- New Short Term Care Insurance; Why Did I Buy It For Myself?
- Over the River and Through the Woods to www.SocialSecurity.gov
- Palliative Care for Pets
- Social Security Card and Number Lesson
- Social Security Helps Veterans (and Active Duty Military) Every Day
- The Hunt is Afoot for Medicare Part D
- Think About What to Give this Holiday Season - Give Help.
- Travel Tips for Caregivers
October 2012
- Disabled? Apply for Social Security Benefits from Home
- Discover a New World of Service at www.SocialSecurty.gov
- Don't Let Identity Thieves Trick You
- Electronic Payments: The Best (and soon only) way to get your Benefits
- Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) Helps Dominican Sisters Minister to Needy
- Mom & Dad Are Moving In With Us: Could There Be A Better Way?
- Moving soon?
- Seniors are “Flying High” with their Personal Travel Club Businesses
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Forty Years of Helping People in Need
- The Dementia Journey: The Final Chapter
- Three Ways to Stay Close While Caregiving
- Topics to Discuss with your Spouse Before You Retire
September 2012
- Aging in Place? Then You Need to Create a Plan
- Bad Habits Every Caregiver Should Avoid
- Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month - Use Online Services
- Defense and Offense Matter in Football, and in Preventing Improper Payments
- Finding Free Personalized Senior Living for Your Loved Ones
- The Impact of Sage-ing
- There Is No Way Around It, You Need to Exercise!
- Retirement & Medicare - Good to Know
- Social Security and Living Abroad
- Work Incentives for Labor Day
August 2012
- Colonoscopy: There's a Choice, Go Virtual
- Looking Back 40 Years
- Make Social Security Online Services 'Par for the Course'
- Medical Powers of Attorney
- Shred your personal information
- So You Say You Want to Die in Peace - Part 2
- Social Security & Women
- Social Security Goes for the Gold
- The Heart's Path
- What are America's Most Popular Baby Names?
July 2012
- Are You Keeping Caregiving Records
- Finding Legal Resources in Colorado!
- Freedom Service Dogs Looks Back on 25 Years
- Get Your Social Security Statement Online
- How We Misunderstand Heroisms and Heroic Action
- Parker Assisted Living by Morningstar listens to their residents!
- Social Security Goes Country
- Take Your Parents on a Meaningful Tour of Social Security's Website
June 2012
- Blockbuster Stars Ride into Retirement Sunset
- Caregiving is Getting Harder
- Here Comes the Sun
- Identity Thieves Benefit by Stealing Social Security Numbers
- New Compassionate Allowances Conditions Mean Faster Decisions for Thousands of Disabled People
- Preserving Your Life Story
- Review, Update and Summarize - Not Mission Impossible!
- So You Say You Want to Die in Peace
- Summertime's the Right Time for Electronic Payments
- This Father's Day Give Dad Some Extra Help
May 2012
- Care Coordination Perspectives
- Faster Disability Approval for People with ALS
- Legacy Planning - Does your checking account make you who you are?
- May the Benefits be with You
- Never Move without a Move Manager
- Serving Wounded Warriors and the Survivors of our Fallen Heroes
- The Dementia Journey Part 3: Laugh Well
- The Story of Motherhood
- The Tremendous Benefits of Vitamin D
- Want to Help Mom Save $4,000 a Year?
- Why Young Workers Should Care about Social Security
- Denver, Colorado – Energy Efficiency Project at Allied Jewish Senior Housing
April 2012
- “Ticket to Work” Inspires Ballroom Dancer to Dance On
- All About Disability
- Do you know how many pairs of shoes you own? Can you prove it?
- Earth Day or Any Day, Save a Tree by Going Online
- Forget Spring Cleaning, Scrub Down Your Budget Instead
- From Hear to There … Let's Deal With Hearing Loss
- Get Involved in National Health Decision Day 'Everyday'
- Home Modifications for Aging in Place
- Our Egg Hunt for You
- SSI - Social Security's Safety Net - Part 6
- The Dementia Journey Part 2: Love Well
- Use of Trusts in Disability Planning
- Why Retire to Terra Mariae located in Covington, Louisiana?
March 2012
- Always in Touch Provides Free Daily Phone Calls
- Alzheimer's Study Demonstrates Need for Elder Law Planning
- Bringing Generations Together – Bessies Hope and “Grandpartners”
- Consumer Advisory - Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
- From SSA - Girl Scouts are prepared; are you?
- Medicare Part B Deadline Approaching
- Social Security Provides Disability Protection – Part 5
- SSA Cat in the Hat Inspires Mouse in the House
- The 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office of Colorado Joins Federal and Nonprofit Partners for National Consumer Protection Week 2012
- The Dementia Journey Part 1: Live Well
- What If Mom Doesn't Want PERS?
- Women and Social Security
February 2012
- A Valentine Tip from Social Security
- Be in the Know Before You Go
- Don't Wait Six Weeks! Go Online Today
- Earn (And Keep) More Money
- Medication Mistakes in Today's Economic Crisis
- Social Security Protects Your Family - Part 4
- The Prepared Boomer - Understanding Social Security compared to Medicare
- “What a Feeling” - The mental aspects of a wellness program
January 2012
- All About Retirement
- Help Someone This Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Patty Duke Turns 65, Applies Online for Social Security and Medicare benefits
- Social Security Resolutions
- Social Security Today – Plan Your Retirement – Part 3
- We're an Online Leader in Spanish too!
December 2011
- Gift of Good Retirement
- Keeping a Voiding Diary – What, How and Why
- Medicare & Social Security – What's The Difference? - Part 2
- New Training Program Helps Seniors Lower Risk and Fear of Falling
- Save some Time During the Holidays - Online
- Social Security Helps the Homeless
- Social Security is Home for the Holidays
- Social Security Launches New Spanish Online Services
- The Big Three: Healthcare, Care Coordination, and Caregiving
- The Twelve Sites of Social Security
- Tips for Preparing your Home for Sale
November 2011
- 140+ Wishes Granted & Counting
- 67 Medical Abbreviations and Acronyms Every Caregiver Should Know
- A little Wisdom … Build Relationships …
- Advance Directives Video Posted On-Line at Healthy Aging Today
- Autumn Offers Lessons for Retirement
- Choosing an Assisted Living Community
- Feast on the Information and Services We Offer Online
- Medicare & Social Security – What's The Difference? - Part 1
- Medicare Basics Video Series Posted On-Line
- No Need to Hang Up the Cape
- Veterans Day Reminder: Military Service and Social Security
- Yet Another Boon for Regular Exercise and Diabetes Care
October 2011
- 100 Disability Conditions Fast-Tracked
- CLAIM, GeorgiaCares, HICAP, HICP, I-CARE, MMAP, SHIBA, SHICK, SHIINE, SHIIP, … What do all the above names have in common?
- Hunting for a Prescription Drug Plan is No Game
- Medicare Open Enrollment is October 15, 2011 - December 7, 2011 - It's Earlier Now!
- Nothing to Fear at Social Security's Website
- Seasons Aren't the Only Things That Change
- Sitting
- Some Tricks can be Horrifying to your Record
- What Does it Mean to Age in Place?
September2011
- 2011 National Village Gathering Encourages Agein-Place Communities
- 10 Tips For Taking Care Of A Caregiver
- EYE SENSE: Common sense adaptations for living with low vision
- If it's not .gov, It's not Social Security
- It's No Labor to Apply Online for Retirement Benefits
- Spanish is our Second Language
- Want to Retire in 2012? Apply Now
- www.SocialSecurity.gov Delivers
August 2011
- Antiresorptive Agents and Osteoporosis
- Beat the Heat, Go Online
- Caregiver Coping Strategies When Caring for a Mentally Ill Adult
- Meet the King and Queen of the Crib
- People with a Disability Can Get a Ticket to Work
- Questions to Ask When Selecting Active Independent Living
- Safety Tips on Drugs and Medications
- Strength Training for the 'Over-80' Group
- The Safety Net for Aged, Blind, Disabled People
- Local Senior Had Wish Granted, Played Drums with Band …
July 2011
- George Takei and Patty Duke Boldly Go to Social Security's Website
- Helping 'Juleen' – Part 3
- I Just Cannot Sleep
- Important Information for Public Employees
- Make Sure You Get the Right Amount
- The Downside of Protracted Family Caregiving: Chronic Stress
- Water and Electrolytes for Health
- You Can Rely on Electronic Payments
- Senior Flies One More Time
- The Mission, Air Force Village is Opening July 2011
June 2011
- Age-in-Community Village Movement Grows to 11,000 Members
- A Handsome Gift for Dad
- Financial Records – What to Keep and When to Toss
- George Takei and Patty Duke Join Forces
- Helping ‘Juleen’ - Part 2
- Isabella and Jacob Again Reign Supreme on Social Security's Most Popular Baby Names List
- June is Women's Golf Month
- Seniors E-Guide: Questions to Ask When Selecting Active Independent Living & Retirement Communities
- The Prime Time for Seniors Celebrates 25 Years of Serving Colorado's 50-Plus Population
- The Surprising Side Effects of Prescription Drugs
- Why Retire in Colorado Springs? There are FOUR Good Reasons!
May 2011
- A Valuable Gift for Mom
- Caring For Yourself When You Are The Caregiver
- Dating Tips for Older Seniors
- Helping 'Juleen' – Part 1
- Local Denver Senior Flies Again!
- May's Healthy Living Tips from Medical Health & Fitness
- More Terminology for Senior Housing
- One More Homework Assignment
April 2011
- April's Healthy Living Tips from Medical Health & Fitness
- Bad Habits Every Caregiver Should Avoid
- Jeremy Bloom's Wish of a Lifetime Teams Up with Brookdale Senior Living
- Q&A - Questions to Ask When Selecting Assisted Living
- Q&A - What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
- Put Colorado on your list for a Retirement Destination
- Training Together at Home
- Why choose or refer to the American Red Cross Family Caregiving Program?
March 2011
- 21 Family Care Tips You Should Know If Your Loved One Has Alzheimer's Disease
- Tips for Taking Your Pills
- March's Healthy Living Tips from Medical Health & Fitness
- Medicare Advisor Workshops in Florida, Illinois and Missouri
- Medicare General Enrollment and General Information
- Getting your Social Security Income Verification is Easy
- Electronic Payments are a Must!
February 2011
- 10 Caregiving Tips for Honoring the Basic Humanity of the People in Our Care
- February's Healthy Living Tips from Medical Health & Fitness
- Getting A Replacement SSA-1099 is Easy
- Give Yourself Some Credit - Social Security Credit
- My Bladder is Running My Life - Controlling Urinary Urge
- Seniors E-Guide: Resources For Low to Moderate Income Seniors
- Social Security Tackles Heart Diseases
- You May Benefit from New Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan
January 2011
- January's Healthy Living Tips from Medical Health & Fitness
- Change
- Online Retirement Estimator Available in Spanish
- Social Security - Our 75th Anniversary: An Eventful Year
- Social Security Can Show You the Way
- The Health Care Proxy Quiz
- Your Resolutions for 2011
December 2010
- Are you ready to play in the snow?
- Baby Boomers Apply Online for Medicare
- Bladder Health For All
- Family Gatherings. Holiday Shopping and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans
- New Face of Alzheimer's
- Healthy Living Tips from Medical Health & Fitness – Eating Right
- An Update on the Village to Village Network
- Family Care Tips & Alzheimer's Disease
November 2010
- Driving and the Elderly: A Balanced Perspective
- Holiday Stress Relief for Caregivers
- How to Find a Caregiver
- Planning to Move? Contact Social Security!
- Spousal Benefits Offer Increased Retirement Options
- News Release – Social Security Fast-Track Disability Gets Faster
October 2010
- Free Audio Publications for your Convenience from SSA
- Social Security Covers Every Season of Life
- Why Social Security is Important to You
- 10 Things You Should Know About Hospice Care
- Medication Tips for the Caregiver and Care-receiver
- The Village Movement and the 2010 National Village Gathering
September 2010
- Some Common Questions and Answers about Social Security
- 30 Signs That Your Loved One May Need A Caregiver
- 14 Tips for Reducing Family Caregiving Expenses
- A New Vision – “A Vision Enhanced Apartment” in Colorado Springs
August 2010
- Top 10 Concerns of Caregivers
- A Most Popular Online Service Turns Two
- Age-in-Community Neighborhoods: Bringing New Life to Aging
- Payments Arrive with Direct Deposit, No Matter What
- 10 Things to Know About Hospice and Hospice Home Care
July 2010
- A Brief History of the Eastern Star-Masonic Retirement Community
- 10 Things Every Caregiver and Care-receiver Should Ask about Guardianship
- Home Safety Tips
June 2010
- Travel Tips for Caregivers
- Top 25 Interview Questions You Should Ask a Potential Caregiver
- Colorado Springs is on the National Map as a First-rate Retirement Destination
- 10 Things Every Respite Caregiver Needs to Know
- What Exactly IS “Independent Living”?
May 2010
- 10 Places To Find Caregiving Help
- Go Green by Going Online
- 10 Reasons to Keep Caregiving Records
- Best Online Services at SocialSecurity.gov
- Caregiving Tips For Getting Through the Day
- Health Care Professionals Every Caregiver Needs To Know
- Honoring Our Heritage: A Tribute to Veterans
Previous Articles
- The Internet is "Booming" with 50+ Age Users
- Low Income Rentals
- Mobile Beauty Services
- Telephone Reassurance
- Hospice... What is it, really?
- Understanding Reverse Mortgages
- How NOT to Leave a Mess for Your Loved Ones
- What is a Geriatrician?
- What's The Buzz?
- Selecting In-Home Care
- Hospice - What Does it Mean?
- Memory: To Worry or Not to Worry?
- Living Longer - A Blessing or a Curse?
- Emergency Preparedness for the ONE Emergency We All face
- Sanitasole at Barfield - Introducing Club Sanita
- Get Connected, Get Answers, First Call 2-1-1
- The Top Eight Medicaid Mistakes
- Which Hospice Can Best Meet Your End-of-Life Needs?
- Australian Nomads
- What Is Hypnotherapy?
- Seniors Are Afraid to Bathe ... For Good Reason!
- Forever Stamp from the United States Post Office
- Bathtubs Get Safer for Seniors
- "Burning Feet" or Nerve Pain in the Foot Can Now Be Treated Painlessly
- What is RVing?
- Learning About Senior Services
- Choices in Senior Housing
- Senior Information Websites
- Personal Emergency Response Systems
- Sisters Join the Sister Study to Find the Causes of Breast Cancer
- Home Health Definitions
- Quality of Life for Nursing Home Residents
- Sleep Apnea
- Non-Profit Care Management
- Emergency Response Systems
- Nursing Home Quality Information for Consumers