The Scoop On Senior

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney welcomes you at 101 Main Street in City Hall, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please enter the front or through Handicap accessible doors located at the back of City Hall, where reserved parking for seniors is also available.

BBB Tip: New Year, New Goals – Avoiding Fraudulent Exercise Programs and Products

The beginning of a new year is often associated with increased interest in gym memberships, athome workout equipment and programs designed around living a healthier lifestyle.

The Impact of Reading on Personal Health

Books transport people to different times, provide a sense of escapism and introduce readers to different schools of thought. Individuals may read for pleasure and/or to expand their intellectual horizons. It’s important to note that reading also may help improve mental and physical health.

How to Build and Maintain a Strong Credit Rating

A strong financial history benefits consumers in myriad ways.

How to Make Early Retirement a Reality

Retirement is something millions of professionals aspire to. Retirement isn’t necessarily when a person stops working forever. In fact, many retirees continue working as part-time volunteers and consultants. Individuals have traditionally retired at the age of 65.

Dining Out for Seniors

With more free time on their hands, retirees may spend a portion of that time dining out at local eateries. While it’s commendable to want to support local businesses, eating out can quickly devour a budget if those on fixed incomes are not careful.

Should I Buy or Rent a Home?

If you’re feeling stressed about rising rents and interest rates, you are not alone. Most American renters say their rents increased in the past 12 months, and for many, their wage gains didn’t keep pace. In addition, mortgage rates have reached a two-decade high.

Confronting the Epidemic of Drug Overdose Deaths in Our Communities

As America’s drug overdose and death epidemic continues to impact communities of every size in every corner of the country, new challenges have emerged. In 2021, more than 107,000 people died from drug-related overdoses, according to the U.S.

The Tradition of Raising a Glass and Toasting May Be Very, Very Old

If the ancient Greeks and Romans could be magically transported to modern times, chances are strong that much of our current customs would register as foreign.

Texas is Now Home to 30 million People

Fueled by migration to the state from other parts of the country, Texas crossed a new population threshold this year: It is now home to 30 million people. New estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau put the state’s population as of July 1 at 30,029,572 following years of steady growth.