https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/Your Partner in Productive Agingen-ushttps://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/the-many-forms-of-love/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/the-many-forms-of-love/Sun, 09 Aug 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogGoopy Liquid Food I don’t know Father Michael Renninger, Pastor of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Richmond, VA, but I wish I did. Mark Wingfield (I wish I…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/the-new-normal-2/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/the-new-normal-2/Tue, 21 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogNo Going Back Many people are writing and talking about how the pandemic is changing our lives. There are no absolutes, everyone agrees. But the guesses…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/the-new-normal/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/the-new-normal/Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogAre We Going Back, or Forward? Many experts in our world today are talking and writing about The New Normal, suggesting we are at a crossroads in our…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/why-state-elections-matter/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/why-state-elections-matter/Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogVoters and State Election Participation There is almost always reduced voter participation in state and local elections, as numbers reported in past…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/why-should-seniors-vote/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/why-should-seniors-vote/Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogVoting Matters We are approaching another presidential election in November, 2020. Today SCJ takes a look at why we should consider voting a…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/aging-at-home-or-not/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/aging-at-home-or-not/Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogConsiderations to Think About As we age, we begin to face the decision regarding whether to remain at home or move into a care facility such as…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/driving-issues-for-seniors/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/driving-issues-for-seniors/Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogSenior Citizens and Driving Driving is not an issue seniors generally like to talk about. But there are times when it is prudent to take a look at the…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/pandemic-financial-advice/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/pandemic-financial-advice/Sat, 06 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogAdvice From Experts We read some more articles in the May, 2020, AARP Bulletin, finding one that is particularly helpful to seniors concerned about their…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/gardening-is-back/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/gardening-is-back/Tue, 02 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogPandemic Surprises Many of us seniors remember helping our parents and grandparents tend a garden. For those of us born in the depression era, gardening…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/more-about-your-immune-system/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/seniorcitizenjournal/more-about-your-immune-system/Fri, 22 May 2020 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior Moments BlogThose Pesky Preexisting Conditions It’s the middle of May and most states are stopping the ‘stay at home’ orders because of COVID-19. Some believe it is…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/alzheimers-vaccine-are-we-any-closer-to-developing-one/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/alzheimers-vaccine-are-we-any-closer-to-developing-one/Tue, 28 Nov 2017 12:00:00 GMTGuest PostLifestyle, Health & FitnessAlzheimer’s Vaccine Explored Is the science world any closer to developing a much-needed Alzheimer’s vaccine? Recent studies show that it may very well…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/all-about-senior-nutrition/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/all-about-senior-nutrition/Sun, 04 Jun 2017 12:00:00 GMTGuest PostLifestyle, Health & FitnessHealthy Nutrition for Older People As we age, seniors begin to experience health issues, irrespective of how well we looked after our bodies throughout…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/celebrating-80-years-of-social-security/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/celebrating-80-years-of-social-security/Thu, 09 Jul 2015 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSocial Security & MedicareHappy Birthday, Social Security! In 1935, the United States was in the depths of the Great Depression. You saved absolutely everything you had, including…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/keeping-fit-at-60/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/keeping-fit-at-60/Sat, 28 Feb 2015 12:00:00 GMTGuest PostLifestyle, Health & FitnessExercise Critical for Seniors Exercise is important for people of all ages, whether you’re 16 or 60. Just because you’re getting older doesn’t…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-citizen-retirement-articles/health-issues-senior-women-face/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-citizen-retirement-articles/health-issues-senior-women-face/Wed, 23 Apr 2014 12:00:00 GMTGuest PostFor Senior WomenWomen’s Health Breakdown: 60’s It is important to pay attention to your body and its needs during your 60s. Whether you are trying to stay healthy for…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/meditation-benefits-seniors/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/meditation-benefits-seniors/Wed, 11 Dec 2013 12:00:00 GMTGuest PostLifestyle, Health & FitnessThe Benefits of Meditation Past the Age of 50 Growing older comes with its fair share of trials and tribulations. Feelings of loneliness and depression…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/benefits-drawbacks-of-offshore-investing/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/benefits-drawbacks-of-offshore-investing/Tue, 15 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTGuest PostSenior FinancesSeniors Consider Offshore Investments Imagine this scenario — you’ve spent time working your way through the United States investment market. You’ve…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-citizen-retirement-articles/all-about-nurses/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-citizen-retirement-articles/all-about-nurses/Thu, 03 Oct 2013 12:00:00 GMTGuest PostFor Senior WomenAs health issues arise, sometimes it’s necessary to seek the aid of a nurse for yourself or for a loved one. In fact, older adults are the core business…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/medicare-dealing-with-scammers/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/medicare-dealing-with-scammers/Sun, 29 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSocial Security & MedicareObamacare Enrollment Begins The Affordable Care Act (ACA), known on the streets as Obamacare, is about to start the enrollment process. That will begin…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/snap-necessary-for-survival/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/snap-necessary-for-survival/Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSocial Security & MedicareHunger is a National Disgrace People who are hungry because they do not generate enough income to buy enough food are entitled to assistance from We The…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/how-to-invest-a-large-sum-of-money/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/how-to-invest-a-large-sum-of-money/Thu, 12 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTGuest PostSenior FinancesYour period of collecting McDonalds Monopoly pieces in search of your next free order of medium fries is over. Perhaps you’ve just collected a large…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/social-security-and-medicare-reform/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/social-security-and-medicare-reform/Sun, 01 Sep 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSocial Security & MedicareTruth vs Distortion There is a lot of talk (hot air?) in the news media about reforming Social Security and Medicare. Some claim both systems are…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/medicare-changes-in-2014/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/medicare-changes-in-2014/Tue, 06 Aug 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSocial Security & MedicareMedicare Coverage Remains Essentially the Same Much of Medicare coverage that we seniors have will not change with the implementation of the Affordable…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/congressional-districts-explained/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/congressional-districts-explained/Sat, 27 Jul 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSocial Security & MedicareSeniors Find Information on the Internet Ever wonder why your congress-person voted the way he/she did? Senior citizens who use the Internet a lot follow…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/social-security-benefits-for-survivors/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/social-security-medicare-government-articles/social-security-benefits-for-survivors/Sun, 23 Jun 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSocial Security & MedicareMany seniors are unaware of a Social Security benefit for survivors. That is, a surviving spouse, and children in some cases, can receive Social Security…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/part-time-work-for-seniors/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/part-time-work-for-seniors/Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior FinancesSeniors Contribute to Work Force Many seniors, living in retirement, do not want to stop working. They enjoy the activity. The extra income comes in…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/money-saving-tips-for-seniors/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/money-saving-tips-for-seniors/Sat, 18 May 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior FinancesSenior Citizens Find Money Saving Moves It seems that seniors are always on the lookout for ways to save money. That is likely because most of us live on…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-citizen-retirement-articles/how-to-safely-dispose-of-medication/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-citizen-retirement-articles/how-to-safely-dispose-of-medication/Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDFor Senior WomenDiscarding Medications Safely Senior citizens are met with the need to discard medications safely for a variety of reasons. Sometimes we need to throw…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/overmedication-issues-for-elderly/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/lifestyle-health-and-fitness-articles/overmedication-issues-for-elderly/Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDLifestyle, Health & FitnessLook for the Obvious Over-medication issues are common in the lives of our elderly loved ones. They happen more often in nursing homes, but they can…https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/downsizing-for-financial-reasons/https://www.seniorcitizenjournal.com/senior-finances-articles/downsizing-for-financial-reasons/Thu, 21 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMTSharon Shaw Elrod MSW EdDSenior FinancesProblems With Retirement Income Fixed incomes in retirement can be a serious challenge for retirees to manage. Most of us were used to our income…