Senior Dating Package: Online Dating for Senior Citizens

Technically, a person is considered a senior citizen
when they reach the age of 65. However, that’s not always
the way the general public feels – especially those who have
hit the age of 50. When AARP starts sending you offers to
join their organization, you have essentially crossed over
into the “senior set”.
To some people, this might send them into spasms of
denial. After all, how can you be 60 when you still feel 30 in
your mind? But, really, that’s a good way to think. It’s
been said many, many times that age is simply a number –
it’s a state of mind how old you actually are!
If you're over 50 years old, you've likely heard many
times by now that you're over the hill. What started this
rumor that once you've reached the middle of your life, it's
all downhill from there?
Today's baby-boomers will stop at nothing to put an
end to this rumor. They'll prove that the over 50 crowd is
stronger and smarter than ever. Those over age 50 are
more physically active than ever. Many have a decent
amount of disposable income. They are politically active,
culturally motivated and in tune with modern trends.
Mark Twain once said “Age is an issue of mind over
matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter.” Truer words,
I think, have never been spoken! So you’re a senior citizen
– so what! Life doesn’t have to be relegated to planting
flowers and rocking on your front porch talking about the
good old days. Believe me; the good old days are just
starting!
With maturity comes new knowledge and experiences
that you can embrace and enjoy. You are blessed with the
past memories you can share with those around you – your
loved ones. But what if you’re a single senior? Is all hope
lost for sharing your life and those memories with someone
else? Not a chance!
Many of those over the age of 50 actively date. Loss of
a spouse or partner due to death or divorce or other life
situation is no longer the beginning of many lonely years
spent in mourning. Instead, dating for the over 50 crowd is
big business.
At one time, dating for seniors was essentially
unthought-of. The general consensus “back in the day” was
that you found someone to marry and stayed married to
them forever. Once they passed away, you were expected
to simply live out the rest of your days as a widow or
widower. Well, the times have changed.
Divorce can also bring you to a newly single status.
The divorce rate today is alarmingly high, but for some
people, there just isn’t another option.
Studies have shown that staying single can also put
your health at risk. Researchers from the University of
Chicago and Duke University have found that the longer a
man spends in divorced or widower state:
• The higher his likelihood of developing heart or
lung disease or cancer
• The greater his risk of high blood pressures,
diabetes, and stroke
• The more difficulties he will have with mobility,
such as walking or climbing stairs
This particular study only involved men, but we’re
willing to be that women run those same risks as well. It
makes sense then to get back out in the social scene and
date – for your health!
If you're over 50 and you'd like to date, put your fears
aside. There are so many safe ways to meet others who are
in a similar situation. No longer do those over 50 have to
rely on friends or family or neighbors to provide them with
dating opportunities.
Why should you be expected to be alone when you still
have so much life to live? You shouldn’t! So you need to
get out there and meet people – date, have fun, make new
memories, have new experiences! What’s the best way to
do that?
At one time, the only places to meet people were at
church, in the grocery store, or through family and friends.
Today, we have the Internet and you should take advantage
of everything it has to offer in your journey back into the
dating world.
Meeting new people can be challenging at any age, but
for the senior, it can be especially daunting. If you’ve spent
years with one person, you may not know where to begin.
We think that’s normal, but don’t worry.
A quick search on the Internet shows there are many,
many websites dedicated to dating for the senior set. But it
can be daunting – especially for those who aren’t Internet
savvy. That’s where we come in!
We can’t teach you the ins and outs of the Internet, but
we’re betting since you’ve bought this book, you already are
somewhat computer literate. You...