Explore Washington DC with the Best Years Center
The Best Years Center Day Trips have been eagerly anticipated outings for local seniors for a long while. This year the Best Years Center is stepping their trips up a pretty big notch by adding new vacations packages for seniors that bring them quite a ways from their homes in Southeast Texas. One of the trips will be to Washington DC, with the help from Travel with Collete... Read More
The Advantages of Harbor Home Health Care
You don’t have to be Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz to know there’s no place like home! There truly is no place like home. Harbor Home Health offers Southeast Texas seniors a way to stay in their own homes. The home most seniors have lived in for decades, with all of their things surrounding them, all of their memories still in tact. Home health care allows them to remain in... Read More
Are You Prepared to Live til 90?
While living to the age of 90 was once a rare feat, it is becoming increasingly common. You may be surprised to learn that the fastest growing demographic in the country is people over the age of 85. According to the latest life insurance mortality tables, 38 percent of men and half of women age 65 today can expect to live to the age of 90 or beyond. Being able to live a long and... Read More
Entergy Gears Up For Hurricane Season
Living on the Gulf Coast comes with the bittersweet excitement of the Summer season every year. Bittersweet because it also welcomes the hurricane season. June 1, marks the beginning of hurricane season and forecasters are projecting 50 percent more activity for the 2013 season than during a normal season. The latest numbers have them projecting 18 named tropical storms (winds sustained... Read More
Social Security Board of Trustees Say No Change in Projected Year of Trust Fund Reserve Depletion
The Social Security Board of Trustees has released its annual report on the long-term financial status of the Social Security Trust Funds. The combined assets of the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) Trust Funds are projected to become depleted in 2033, unchanged from last year, with 77 percent of benefits still payable at that time. The DI Trust... Read More
HEB and HealthSpring – Health Awareness Day
If you are turning 65 or on Original Medicare, and want to learn more about living a healthier lifestyle you are invited to attend a FREE educational event with no obligation. Seating is limited. For more information or to reserve a seat, please call 1- 888-466-3157. HEB and HealthSpring Health Awareness Day Health Awareness Day Friday, June 7, 2013 9 a.m. to 12 noon HEB 3025 North... Read More
All Aboard Amtrak!
Amtrak and the City of Beaumont worked hand-in-hand to improve on comfort, convenience and safety for passengers boarding a train out of Beaumont. … the Amtrak Depot, located at 2555 Cedar Street in Beaumont, now has a classy “old depot” look and there is no more standing out in the rain or sun! The new Amtrak Depot provides passengers a covered waiting area, a... Read More
Silver Sneakers Program at YMCA of Southeast Texas Port Arthur Branch
The SilverSneakers® Fitness Program is an innovative health, exercise and wellness program helping older adults live healthy, active lifestyles. Health plans around the country offer this fitness program to people who are eligible for Medicare or to group retirees. SilverSneakers provides a fitness center membership to any participating location across the country. The benefits... Read More
May is Older Americans Month!
Every year since 1963, May has been the month to appreciate and celebrate the vitality and aspirations of older adults and their contributions and achievements. It is a proud tradition that shows our nation’s commitment to honor the value that elders continue to contribute to our communities. This year’s Older Americans Month theme—“Unleash the Power of Age!”—emphasizes... Read More
Allow us to Introduce you to Harbor Home Health
They say everything is bigger in Texas, they also say Texans pull up their boot straps and take care of what needs to be taken care of. And they would be right on both points. From birth until we hit our golden years, Texans are fiercely independent. We play hard,love hard and work hard and when it hits the point that we can’t do it all ourselves we don’t give it up that easily.... Read More
A Golf Round to Remember for Alzheimer’s
Get ready for the premier golf event of the season! The Alzheimer’s Association Round to Remember 2013 Southeast Texas Golf Classic will be held at the beautiful Iron Oaks Golf Club on May 17 in Beaumont. This event looks to raise awareness and funds to help support research, education, programs and advocacy for all those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. The tournament... Read More
