Published: Sept. 01, 2010 @ midnight
Thousands of people are successfully using meditation to deal with stress, chronic pain, high blood pressure and other issues.
Published: Aug. 31, 2010 @ 10:31 a.m.
CHICAGO -- A top federal health official plans to visit a Chicago senior center to talk about the nation's new health care law.
Published: Aug. 26, 2010 @ 10:18 a.m.
A plan by Medicare to try to make it simpler for consumers to pick drug coverage could force 3 million seniors to switch plans next year whether they like it or not, says an independent analysis.
Published: Aug. 19, 2010 @ 10 p.m.
A high proportion of nursing facility residents were found to have low zinc concentrations during an observational study.
Published: Aug. 12, 2010 @ 9 p.m.
Are you caring for a loved one with a serious illness?
Published: Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:46 a.m.
Upcoming events at the Springfield Senior Citizens Center, 701 W. Mason St. 528-4035.
Published: Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:44 a.m.
Those who are 55 and older are invited to attend the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program Volunteer Recruitment Fair on Friday, Sept. 10, at the Springfield Senior Center, 701 W. Mason St.
Published: Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:42 a.m.
Ask anyone what they envision doing most in their retirement, and chances are travel will be at the top of their list. For those who have already retired, traveling is a luxury many no doubt look forward to.
Published: Aug. 11, 2010 @ 11:41 a.m.
Seniors and their families can enjoy a variety of activities as well as entertainment during "Senior Day" on Monday at the Illinois State Fair. Seniors - those 60 or older - as well as Scouts are admitted free from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Published: July 29, 2010 @ 10 p.m.
Consuming more vitamin E through the diet appears to be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease, according to new report.
