Seeing Our Seniors as They See Themselves This image is in an award-winning photo series called “Reflections” by Tom Hussey, a commercial advertising photographer. Hussey’s series shows seniors looking into mirrors and finding the reflections of their younger selves. It was inspired by a World War II veteran who said, “I can’t believe I am going to be 80, I feel like
Month: October 2019
The Generational Difference
Whether it was the Glen Miller who created the musical score of their childhood, Frank Sinatra or the Beatles aficionados, the generations that now make up our Senior Population are uniquely characterized by more than just their music. The Greatest Generation, the Silent Generation and the Baby Boomers together span a 40-year period in our country, marked by civilization
5 Ways to Stop Senior Citizen Scams
Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, launched 13 years ago by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse and the United Nations. It’s purpose: to remind the world of the need to protect every senior citizen from physical, emotional, financial, and even sexual abuse. According to the National Council on Aging, 1 in 10 Americans age 60