What happened in 1980? According to Gary, not much. But that’s not a fair measure of what happened in that year. At our age, we know all too well that every year can be eventful. For some, the 1980 presidential election was the most meaningful event of the year. Incumbent Jimmy Carter was defeated by…
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How a Prime Time TV show called The Golden Bachelor has brought Senior Dating into the Spotlight. If you haven’t heard about The Golden Bachelor show on ABC-TV, you don’t watch television. Or surf the Internet, or read newspapers. It seems everybody over the age of 60 is talking about The Golden Bachelor. Seemingly overnight,…
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Do seniors love e-bikes? If you ask Randy Schultz, Richard Kipling, and Gary Ebersole the answer is clear. Absolutely! In the last decade, the use of e-bikes for outdoor fun and as a non-polluting alternative to cars has exploded. And in big cities, e-bikes have become the de facto vehicle for home delivery services. Order…
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Seniors and falling is a serious health issue. Falls among the elderly can cause hip fractures, hospital visits, and even deaths among older people. That’s why it’s important to learn how to prevent falls. Let’s face it, seniors and falling is a daily concern. Older people, especially the very elderly, take tumbles every day. In…
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Senior Sexuality, Mature Relationships, and Love After 60 Advice from Sexologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz. Is it normal to be a sexy senior citizen? Can mature relationships well into our golden years include intimacy? Is it normal for mature relationships to include a loving sexual relationship? According to the advice from sexologist Dr. Pepper Schwartz, the…
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Improve memory and brain health with these tips for seniors. How sharp is your memory? Do you sometimes forget things? Is your mind as sharp as it used to be? Do you have trouble remembering people’s names right after you’ve met them? Do you sometimes look all over the house for your phone, and then…
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The things we love about getting old include senior discounts, social security checks, grandkids, taking walks, and afternoon naps. A couple of weeks ago, we did a Camp Codger podcast episode about what we don’t like about getting old. It was our chance to rant a little about the aches and pains of getting older….
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A Jimmy Buffett Tribute to His Songs, Music, Parrotheads, and Margaritaville Charm. Jimmy Buffett was a singer, songwriter, and a much-loved entertainer. His stadium concerts, filled with his adoring fans called parrotheads, became massive tailgating parties where fans celebrated Jimmy’s beach bum attitude. For the first time on the Camp Codger podcast, co-hosts Randy Schultz,…
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Yes, there are some things we hate about getting old. A wise person once said, “getting old isn’t for sissies.” It’s true that there are things we hate about getting old. (And there are also things we love. But that’s the topic for a future episode of the Camp Codger podcast.) This week, we take…
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Learn how to declutter your home with Julie Coraccio, a professional organizer. It seems like we all have too much stuff. After decades of collecting more and more possessions, the typical house has a garage packed with possessions, closets overflowing with clothes, and tabletops covered with an assortment of stuff. If you are like most…
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