This winter you could do the stationary bike or treadmill thing, but if you’re lucky enough to find some snow this season, hitting the slopes is an exhilarating way to stay fit, and take advantage of the senior discounts offered by many ski resorts across the country. High altitude adventures aren’t
This winter you could do the stationary bike or treadmill thing, but if you’re lucky enough to find some snow this season, hitting the slopes is an exhilarating way to stay fit, and take advantage of the senior discounts offered by many ski resorts across the country. High altitude adventures aren’t just for kids, and [...]
While you and yours are feasting, and decorating for the holidays, it can be stressful, and sometimes the hazardous time of year for your fur kids. It can be easy to forget how the change of pace, and scenery can make them feel out of place, and sick in some cases. New people coming in [...]
Christmas is the worst time of the year for your finances. There are so many gifts to buy and people to visit. So many meals to organize and people to entertain. No matter how you plan it, December is a time when you spend the most amount of money. This is an unavoidable fact. If [...]
According to the Pew Research Center, 71% of web-savvy seniors use the internet on a near-daily basis. Whether for entertainment, social media, or business, technologies like smartphones, and tablets have become commonplace among today’s active adults. Keeping in touch with friends, and loved ones via the internet, or reading digital versions of books, and magazines [...]
Remember that game where you threw a dart at a map, and that’s where you ended up? Deciding where to retire can feel a bit like that. Do you stay in your hometown, become a European ex-pat, or move closer to the family? When you’re caught up in the minutiae of which location has the [...]
It’s not easy keeping up with all the new trends, changes, and gadgets that are appearing and disappearing from the world of technology. However, the world of technology is helping boomers stay connected with loved ones irrespective of where they are. Although the world of technology is enabling a better social life for seniors, there [...]
Every little thing we do makes a significant impact on our environment. Many of us do not stop to think about the impact we make on our planet. However, it is never too late to consider the things you can do to make a contribution. If you are wondering how you can do so, here [...]
The concept behind the 55+ community design is to provide boomers an all-inclusive lifestyle with all the bells, and whistles active adults desire for a life of leisure. The notion that retirement living equates to sitting around watching The Price is Right couldn’t be further from reality. Options from manufactured, to single-family construction, active lifestyle [...]
According to a research article by JAMA, feeling young regardless of age may help you live longer, but what does it really mean to be younger than your years? For some that might be an active social calendar, maybe it’s the stamina to chase after grandkids or the passion to pursue a favorite hobby. For [...]
Many would argue that social media and the world wide web has taken the personal touch out of how we communicate, but let’s face it, it’s our preferred mode of sharing with one another. Popular sites like Facebook may have started out as a platform for college alumni to stay in touch, but we’re finding [...]
If you’re considering taking your retirement abroad, why not venture across the pond to where most say is the happiest place in the world? Scandinavia is renowned for outstanding healthcare, a generous pension program, and friendly locals that know how to live well. This corner of the globe is made up of Norway, Sweden, Denmark, [...]
Buying a home can be a real challenge, with all the advice you will get from friends and family. So many factors have to be considered, most often, it will leave your head spinning. How do you separate fact from fiction? Here are some common home buying myths.
