Your home may be feeling empty now that your children have left the nest to lead their own lives. You may be wondering what to do with your life and how to keep yourself occupied. One of the best ways to stay active and enjoy your new life of “no responsibilities” is to move into […]
Your home may be feeling empty now that your children have left the nest to lead their own lives. You may be wondering what to do with your life and how to keep yourself occupied. One of the best ways to stay active and enjoy your new life of “no responsibilities” is to move into [...]
Chances are that if you’re reading this article, you’re familiar with the more significant impacts of stress, like heart disease, obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, Alzheimer’s, accelerated aging and even premature death. But there’s another less-widely known group of low-grade symptoms that come from what are considered low-grade chronic stress and anxiety. This is the kind [...]
Empty nesters may find their old homes too large or empty after their children have left their nests. Folks often consider moving to a smaller home where they can enjoy the good life. Many senior retirement communities offer a variety of styles of homes for your consideration. These homes may feature two or three bedrooms, [...]
Women over 50 are at Higher Risk of Developing Breast Cancer According to BreastCancer.org 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer in the course of their lifetime. According to the National Cancer Institute, in 2013 alone, there will be 232,340 women who will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Breast cancer forms in the [...]
Have you waited until your retirement years to consider seeing a bit of the world? Well, it’s never too late, so pack your bags and get set, ready, go! But wait, have you considered you will be traveling with? If you are considering traveling to another part of the country, or to a foreign land, [...]
More and more retirees are considering moving to the wonderful state of Georgia. Why? Apart from all that ‘the Goober state’ has to offer, Georgia also has excellent tax benefits for seniors. If you are senior over the age of 65, you would understand the lure of Georgia. Most seniors live on a fixed income. [...]
Many active adults have specific plans about where they want to retire. Some like to retire to the country, where there is absolute peace and quiet while others like to stay in urban areas. Some seniors retire to states where the climate is sunny all year while others prefer to retire to cooler areas. Then, [...]
Selecting the right community to live in can begin a wonderful new chapter in your senior years. The place you choose to nest will be your safe haven and hopefully be surrounded with the amenities that make life easy and fun to live an active life after 55+. It will be a place with new friends [...]
Oktoberfest is a two-week festival held every year in Munich, Germany. Starting in late September, it runs through early October. More than 6 million people attend this huge festival each year to have fun – and drink lots and lots of beer. While the main celebration for Oktoberfest is held in Munich, Germany, this celebration [...]
The Labor Day weekend heralds the end of summer. Sadly it’s time to put away your swimsuits and sunscreens and think about dusting off your sweaters and gloves. However, the end of summer also brings something to look forward to… get into shopping mode as end-of-season sales are here! This is when the shops and [...]
More and more seniors are becoming quite active on Facebook, which throws away the theory of over 50s being technologically inept. They do so for a variety of reasons. If you have not opened a Facebook or FB account by now, you should really get with the program and join the thousands of seniors who [...]
Sunny Florida beckons many active adults. This is a state where they can take great pleasure in retirement. If you are an active adult, looking for active adult communities under 200K, you are in luck, as Florida has many to choose from. Condos, villas, single-family homes, in 55+ communities with all amenities, you name it, [...]
