For most of us, making some extra money, after retirement, will enable us to do enjoyable things that we cannot otherwise afford to do. However, if you are like me, you will frown and wonder what you can do, now that you are over 55 and retired from work. Chatting with my friend Ellie who […]
For most of us, making some extra money, after retirement, will enable us to do enjoyable things that we cannot otherwise afford to do. However, if you are like me, you will frown and wonder what you can do, now that you are over 55 and retired from work. Chatting with my friend Ellie who [...]
Active adults, who do not have the time to exercise for long hours, will be happy to hear recent research has indicated that short bursts of intense exercise have many health benefits. Yes, it is true! All you need to do is take three minutes off your busy schedule to do some high-intensity training (HIT), [...]
More and more Americans are spending time indoors. This is quite common in the elderly. The attraction of indoor heat during the cold, winter months and the bonus of television and other electronic games etc. increase the appeal of the indoors. If the number of hours you sleep, plus the number of hours you spend [...]
Nutrition can be described as food or nourishment required to keep an organism growing and healthy. People need a constant source of nutrition to keep themselves healthy. A nutritious food item has a rich amount of nutrients in comparison to foods filled with fats and sugar. Junk food is never the answer as it is [...]
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 [...]
Usually, the best way to sell your home quickly is to lower the price. This may not sound all that great to you, especially when you were counting on the money from this sale to buy your home in an active adult community. Wait, all is not lost. There are other ways to make your [...]
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 [...]
As we grow older, the need to feel loved and cared for, and to feel appreciated and needed will heighten but not dwindle. Although the family may provide us with these feelings and emotions, one of the best ways of feeling needed and appreciated is by having a pet. These pets can come in canine [...]
Many seniors do not wish to sit back and spend their days doing nothing. They prefer to work, or start new careers, to either supplement their income, keep their brains active, or give back to the community. Whatever reason you wish to continue working, here are a few career opportunities for over 55 seniors to [...]
Dating in your 20s and 30s was complicated enough. Now, you may have to consider dating in your 50s. Does the idea give you goosebumps and a migraine? Fear not! It is not that difficult to date after 50 these days. And of course, let’s not forget the excitement, the chills and shivers, and the [...]
Many seniors find it very difficult to manage the fixed income they have in retirement. This makes a significant impact on how they live during their golden years. If you are worried about your cost of living, during retirement, here are some ways you can reduce expenses in retirement. Settle your Mortgage Getting your [...]
Some older adults may find they shed the pounds faster than they used to once they reach a certain age. Although initially, you may rejoice at this weight loss, excessive weight loss for no apparent reason can be cause for alarm. Here are a few reasons you may be losing weight without trying. Medications and [...]
