Seniors Today- Good Grief

Grief is felt when loss is experienced in life. It can be the result of a loss of a spouse, a parent, a child, or even a job. Any significant loss can be emotionally difficult and life-disrupting. But the good news is you don’t have to stay sad forever.

Seniors Today- Looking Good, Feeling Better

On this episode of NCTV17's Seniors Today, host Dennise Vaughn talks to experts about aging gracefully and tips and techniques to look good and feel better well into your golden years.

Seniors Today- Turn It Up, I Can't Hear It

Hearing loss is the third most prevalent health problem for older adults and affects more than 20 percent of Americans. “While it was really cool to turn up our music back in the day, now we’re often turning the volume up on everything just so we can hear it,” says Seniors Today Host Dennise Vaughn.

Seniors Today- Staying Social & Snowbirds

Staying social remains one of the best ways for older adults to stay healthy, physically and mentally.

Seniors Today- Older Adults and Technology

With the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more older adults need to use technology to stay connected with their family and friends.

Seniors Today- Mental Health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many seniors are concerned with their physical health, but what about their mental health?

Seniors Today- Should I Stay or Should I Go?

On the fourth Episode of Seniors today, the conversation revolves around the decisions older adults must make about either staying in their home, potentially while using a reverse mortgage, or downsizing into a senior living community.

Seniors Today- Health and Wellness During COVID-19

Staying healthy is always the number one concern for seniors, especially now with the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are no shortcuts to staying healthy, there are things we all can do to help manage our health and reduce our risk of becoming ill.

Seniors Today - Generations & How Much is Enough?

On the second episode of Seniors Today, the group talks about different generations among seniors, goes "Around Town" to Avenida Naperville, and finally discusses how much is enough when it comes to retirement.

Seniors Today - Activities & Medicare

On the first episode of Seniors Today, the group talks about the importance of keeping busy and enjoying senior activities with Debbie Breihan, Senior Citizen Coordinator from the Lisle Park District.

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Taking Care of Our Parents

Homewatch Administrator, Dennise Vaughn was a guest on NCTV17 “Dana Being Dana” to discuss the important topic of taking care of our parents. “We think we may get married, we think we may have kids, but we don’t think about we may be taking care of our own parents” Vaughn shares. It is important to know how to plan, how in home senior care can help and how there are many programs to help pay for care, including Veteran Community Care. Please check out the video to learn more about being prepared to help take care of your aging parents.