You deserve a good retirement life. After all, you’ve worked hard, and nothing should stop you from living the life of your dreams. To help you do that, a trend that’s becoming popular for retirees and pre-retirees is to purchase a second home and even become a landlord in retirement. We’ll […]
You can do a Google search for “volunteer websites”… And, sure, you can stumble upon several ways to contribute to your community. But, that might leave you overwhelmed and confused. There are SO many volunteer gigs to choose from. You might be asking yourself: Paid or unpaid? Local or international? Professional […]
Why is finding the right volunteer opportunity important? Finding the right volunteer opportunity is hugely important. The reason being, giving back is such a core part of your well-being and sense of purpose… And oftentimes it isn’t until we’re faced with an open-ended transition period (or pandemic) that you’re pushed to reflect […]
I’ve got good news for you today: You can create new neural pathways until the day you die. Neuroplasticity, as they call it, is something you can increase for the rest of your life. That’s right. So, if you’re a senior, older adult, baby boomer, retiree, or just plain person who’s […]
The importance of social interaction, for older adults especially, is massive. But before diving into the benefits of social interaction for seniors, let’s quickly look at a few detrimental outcomes that result from not being social. Look at these terrible consequences that can result from being socially isolated: Loneliness – the […]
There’s so much proof behind why your morning routine is so important. As I researched this topic, I found most of the info out there about the impact of morning routines to be targeted toward business-minded people who are working towards peak career success. That’s great and all, but what about older adults […]
Life after retirement doesn’t always end up looking like what you imagined. You’ve been trained to imagine a “leisure-only” retired life There’s all this hype about crossing the finish line and immediately settling into an epic retirement life full of zest, money, happiness, romance and adventure. Our society has convinced us that […]
When people express their fears around aging, usually, memory loss shows up at the top of the list. Which makes sense, considering a significant 40% of people aged 65+ have age-associated memory impairment. In the US, that translates to about 16 million people. But, only about 1% of them will progress […]
As we grow older, yoga becomes even more essential to our overall health and well-being. Especially when it comes to reducing the risk of age-related disability and chronic disease. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, the benefits of yoga range from improved balance, flexibility, strength, heart health and sleep to relief from […]
According to a study reported by BBC, people between the ages of 65-79 are the happiest. Let’s dissect happiness a bit more, and break it down into categories of money, looks, and life overall. Another study found that: Financially – people are the least happy between ages 45-54, and the […]