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 […]
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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 […]
Why you need to practice gratitude regularly – starting now
What are you thankful for? If the answer rolls right off your tongue, science tells us you could be in pretty decent shape on several levels. As leading life and business guru Tony Robbins puts it: “Gratitude is the antidote to the things that mess us up. You can’t be angry […]
3 Simple Ways to Avoid an Unhealthy Retirement Life
Prefer to watch helpful content? Watch the video here: Quick fun fact: On average, seniors are watching 47 hours and 13 minutes every week. This is a sign that our elder generation is at risk for living sedentary lives and being disengaged from the world, even if watching TV makes them feel […]
3 More Reasons to Avoid the Nursing Home and Live an Active Purposeful Lifestyle Now
Prefer to watch helpful content? Watch the video here: It’s pretty obvious that most people want to age in the comfort of their own home and avoid having to eventually move to a nursing home. An AARP study shows that 90% of seniors want to stay in their homes as they age even […]
9 Morning Routine Ideas for a More Purposeful Retirement Life
With all the scary stats on the rise among seniors – like Alzheimer’s, loneliness, depression, divorce and nursing home occupancy… signs are pointing to our culture not promoting the idea of living a more active, healthy and engaged lifestyle as you age deeper and deeper into your retirement. The media and our culture push […]
3 Home Modifications to Consider for “Aging in Place”
Prefer to watch? Check out the video here: It’s never too early (or too late) to start planning your future home so that it can accommodate your changing needs as you age. According to AARP, when it comes to “aging in place”: 87% of adults age 65+ want to stay in their […]
4 Simple Exercises to Help You Find Clarity During Your Retirement Years
Most people, baby boomers in particular, go through their lives living a life of duty. They spend most of their decades dedicating time, focus and energy to their families and jobs… which is a completely noble and necessary role. Unfortunately, before you know it, your original dreams are locked up somewhere deep inside […]
5 Science-Backed Reasons Why Being Social is Good for Your Health
There are so many studies that tell us social interaction is important and good for your health and overall well-being, specifically among senior women. Conversely, here’s what could happen if you neglect your social well-being: 45% increase in risk of death (source) 59% greater risk of mental and physical decline (source) […]