There comes a time in your life when you will either leave work or opt for a quieter and laid-back life. However, unlike in the past, we are no longer assured of living solely on our pensions or retirement savings. Instead, it is up to us to set up the right plan to ensure we […]
There comes a time in your life when you will either leave work or opt for a quieter and laid-back life. However, unlike in the past, we are no longer assured of living solely on our pensions or retirement savings. Instead, it is up to us to set up the right plan to ensure we [...]
Eyesight is probably the most important of all the special senses that we have. Losing eyesight or becoming blind can be traumatic for anyone affected by it. It can not only impair day-to-day activities but also take away our freedom. Not being able to see the sunrise, the graduation of your son from college, and [...]
Moving to an active adult community can be a fun and exciting experience. This means new adventures are around the corner. Although you may be sad to leave your home, there is a sense of expectation that may override these feelings. Normally, your move to an active adult community should go smoothly with almost no [...]
Active adult communities are designed and built to suit the requirements of both male and female seniors. Most often, homes in these communities please both parties. However, there are times when women prefer different things in their homes than men. Women, no matter what age, tend to be quite choosy and adamant about what they [...]
Ensure a Good Holiday by Planning your Trip Carefully Yes, it’s true… some of the best trips may have been those that you have done impromptu… especially in your youth, packing up a rucksack and hitchhiking with your friends. However, in most situations, the best travel holidays come out of good planning. Traveling within the [...]
It is common for you to forget where you put your spectacles or the car keys. Memory lapses are common occurrences associated with the aging process. You may experience frustration, lack of self-worth, and independence when such memory lapses start disrupting your daily life. This problem is called Age-Associated Memory Impairment and attacks short-term memory [...]
When you retire, the world is open to you to do many things; things you never thought you would have the time for or the freedom to do. Now that you are retired, are you finding home life a tad boring and dull? If so, consider taking up a good hobby. Yes, it can be [...]
Dementia is a word that scares many older adults. However, did you know that consuming healthy foods when you are 50 lowers your risk of dementia by 90%? This is according to a thesis published by the University of Eastern Finland. So, without further ado, let’s look at some of these brain foods. • Walnuts [...]
To eat or not to eat eggs. That is the question. There has been plenty of controversy regarding eggs over the past few years. So much conflicting information has been provided regarding the goodness and the harm in eggs, that you can be as confused as me about eggs and their implications. Hearing all this [...]
June is a month when thoughts turn to summer travel. If you are making plans to escape the heat and/or humidity in search of an adventure, there are many options [last minute] options to choose from. Some of these options feature very unusual, interesting festivals to enjoy, as well as to learn something about the [...]
As you approach retirement, your thoughts will automatically shift from saving your pension to how you will utilize it. Retirement funds need to be utilized wisely as, unless you have a part-time job, this will be your main source of income for a long time. This requires you to pay special attention to drawing up [...]
Just because you’ve retired doesn’t mean you can’t start a new chapter in your life. Quite the contrary, retirement is the best time to reinvent yourself – that’s why retirement has been coined as your second youth! Whether it’s starting a new hobby, taking a part-time job, or volunteering, there are a number of interesting [...]
