- President George W. Bush (4/28/04)

Well, here you are. Let's face it, you rarely thought about growing older. You were too busy working, raising children, tending your gardens, and helping friends and family. Just because you weren't thinking about doesn't mean it wasn't happening. You were getting older while you were busy doing other things.

Now, it's happened... you're a "senior citizen". Believe me, you're not alone, and that is comforting - isn't it? According to the statistics in 2003 there were almost 36 million people age 65 and over living in the United States, accounting for just over 12 percent of the total population.

And this number will continue to grow. It is believed that there will be 86.7 million Americans aged 65 and over in the year 2050! This will be almost a quarter of the total population! (Source: Senior Journal)

As our voices grow stronger in number, the country will have to listen... to our experience, to our wisdom... to our collective force. As elders of our communities, we can be transmitters and keepers of the past and help lead the way into the future. That is what this website is about: being recognized as the strong, wise, powerful people we are - with so much to give. The sections of this site are organized in three main categories:

Relish the Past

Ah, memories... songs, places, faces, laughter and tears... we cherish the stories and the photos.

There are links to old time radio, television, movies - step back in time for a while.

You'll enjoy every minute!

There are resources for family research, too. Wouldn't you love to give your grandchildren the priceless gift of their family's roots? Genealogical sites, birth and immigration records, newspaper archives, town hall records... you name it, we can help you find it!

Manage the Present

Every day brings new challenges. You've managed them well throughout the years, and now the Internet can help you do much of the work without leaving the comforts of home. Bank accounts, investments, social security, housing, pharmaceuticals, groceries... each of us has needs that are unique to our lifestyle, personal interests and responsibilities. Online services bring it all to your doorstep!

Plan for the Future

Is there a trip on the horizon? Do you have airline, rental car, or hotel reservations to make?

What about estate planning, living trusts, wills, bequests all the legal aspects of life can be daunting. We've got the resources you need to get the job done.

What about planning for those large family events? Reunions, weddings, anniversary parties - the special occasions that mark life passages? You can easily find what you need to make celebrating more fun!

Celebrate Each Day

Speaking of celebrating - just take a moment to celebrate who you are and how far you've come! Abraham Lincoln said: "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."

We here at Senior-Times.com truly appreciate your presence, and continually revise this website to make it exactly as you want and need it. If you have any comments or questions, feel free to write us.

So, enjoy the website, bookmark it (better yet, set it as your homepage), and come back often!