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 […]
Author: Cynthia Meyer
The Importance of Social Interaction for Seniors
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 […]
6 Reasons Why Your Morning Routine is Everything
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 […]
19 Tips for an Amazing Life After Retirement
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 […]
Normal Aging vs Dementia: Signs and How to Tell the Difference
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 […]
Yoga for Older Adults: 5 Tips and Tools to Boost Your Practice
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 […]
5 Keys to Happiness in Senior Years
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 […]
What Seniors Need to Know About Traveling During the Pandemic
Traveling can be stressful even in the best of times. But, obviously, because of the pandemic, simply dealing with the normal stresses of traveling would be a welcome change to the stress of COVID-19. Especially if your travel-starved. With so many people having been stuck at home for most of […]
10 Inspiring Late Bloomers That Prove It’s Never Too Late
Do you ever find yourself wondering… what’s next? As in, what’s your next big move? Or big project? Or legacy? If you’re pondering ways to make your golden years more fulfilling and purposeful, this article is about not selling yourself short. Not only is it a total myth about aging […]
Passion vs. Purpose – What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?
Most people see passion and purpose like two peas in a pod. So much so that they’re often referred to interchangeably. But I’m gonna argue that passion and purpose are more like PB&J. They’re individually so different from one another (not to mention, powerfully tasty on their own), yet combining the […]