After retirement many people still try to find odd end jobs to stay active. The Biloxi Shuckers are giving that opportunity to some local senior citizens here on the Gulf Coast. The Biloxi Shuckers bring in fans of all ages…
The decision to stop driving is a difficult one for many senior citizens, but it can be the right choice for their safety and everyone else on the road. Although there is an age restriction on when you can get…
Of all the dangers Mother Nature brings, hurricanes can be the worst for our area and can be much worse for senior citizens. August 29th, 2005, a day that is stuck in the minds of many South Mississippians, especially 76-year-old…
These senior citizens in Ocean Springs have taken the plunge, hitting the water and splashing their way to a healthier life. You can catch them and even join them for water aerobics classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at the…
When we get older our bodies are just not the same as they use to be. So, when we deal with the high temperatures like what we have been dealing with lately for senior citizens this can be very dangerous.…
When we think of self-defense we mostly think of women and children, but self-defense for senior citizens can be just as important. Jim Fiore, owner of American Martial Arts Academy in D’Iberville, says self-defense has always been the root of…
Around 19 million American adults are affected by depression. It can leave you feeling alone and desperate and with senior citizens it can be much worse. “There is still life to be lived and loved and enjoyed.” Words to live…
In this week’s Senior Matters segment, News 25’s Gabby Easterwood takes us on a walk down memory lane with a woman who has made a home in Biloxi while showing visitors what the city has to offer. A smiling face…
Lifting 328 pounds would be a struggle for anyone, now try if you were 78-years-old. Here’s the full story of this weight-lifting champion in this week’s Senior Matters. Sidney Soson began his journey at a later age than most. Now,…
Many senior citizens have joint problems, whether it is arthritis or otherwise so it is crucial to minimize stress on these joints by moving them. Stretch class participant Gloris Peterson said, “When you come in new, they make you feel…
As most of us know already, the Gulf Coast is hot and humid, but it doesn’t stop some of our South Mississippi seniors from braving the heat so they can stay fit and have fun. If you hear the word…
Senior citizens can have a hard time finding places to gather and meet new friends, but they do not have a hard time finding their number on a bingo card. Tuesday may just be another weekday for us, but for…