Andrea, our guest from Eldersday.org, provided us another great article with advice that we can all use to maintain the memories that we have as seniors, while at the same time cutting down on clutter that can be tripping hazards. Older adults and the caregivers who support them often feel pulled between preservingmemories and keeping a… Read More »
Buying a Home as a Senior and Newlywed
You don’t have to be 25, young, and in love to find yourself at the altar. In fact, nearly 70% of those of us in the 55 to 64 year age range are likely to get remarried after divorce, according to Pew Research Center. Chances are that you will also buy a house together. While… Read More »
Moving Into an Assisted Living Facility With a Pet
This another great post from our Guest Author Sharon Wagner from Senior Friendly.info and highlights some of the difficulties seniors can encounter when moving with a pet into an assisted lviving facility. Let’s take a look at some of the things to consider. Ready to retire alongside your furry friend? Bringing a cat, dog, or… Read More »
Hot Flashes Be Gone!
The vast majority of women who go through menopause will also experience hot flashes along with their other symptoms. Depending on where you are when they happen, they can be just downright embarrassing. Your face turns red, you break out in a sweat, and you HAVE to fan yourself or you might just melt on… Read More »
What You Need to Know If You Want to Downsize in Retirement
Today’s Guest Post is from Teresa at Mental Health for Seniors. Downsizing in itself can be daunting, but when you are also moving into a community-based facility, such as assisted-living, it can be even more traumatic for some seniors. I went through this with my parents a few years ago – selling their house and… Read More »
Nursing Home or Assisted Living? Which Is the Best Option for You
This Guest Post is from Jason Lewis of Strongwell.org – a fitness website for Seniors. Note from me: This is another topic near and dear to my heart as my mother lives in an assisted living facility and I know first how difficult the decision was to move into one and two, finding one that fit… Read More »
What You Need to Know as a Senior Launching a Home-Based Business
This Guest Post is provided as a courtesy from Annabelle at elders.center. Today’s seniors are healthier and living longer than previous generations. With the knowledge and expertise they have gained through years of experience, it’s not surprising that they have higher self-employment rates than younger workers. If you want to use this phase of life to… Read More »
5 Ways Seniors Can Say Goodbye to Financial Stress
Today’s Guest Post is from Helen at agingwellness.org. If you worry about your finances after retiring, the tips in this article are for you! After leaving the workforce, many seniors experience some degree of financial stress. After all, life on a fixed budget requires a different approach to personal finance. Depending on your needs, you… Read More »
What Does it Mean to Reverse-Age?
Are you somewhere between the ages of 30 and 60? Then you may know the feeling of getting older. When you were young, you probably heard older people like your parents, grandparents, and their friends, lamenting that they were getting up there in years. It was probably hard to relate to the mental slowness, aches… Read More »
Types Of Help A Senior Might Need When Moving
As we get older, we often start to think about moving to a new location. Perhaps this is a smaller home or an independent/assisted-living center where we can socialize in a low to no-maintenance environment. On the surface, the process seems pretty straightforward, but there are a few subtle nuances and places where seniors might… Read More »
New Book – Healthy Habits
Habits can be good or bad. Of course the ones we want to keep are the good one and either drop the bad habits entirely or change them to good ones. In my new book Healthy Habits, I teach you how to identify bad habits and some things you can do to change them. In… Read More »
How Aging in Community Can Benefit You During Retirement
This another great post from our Guest Author Sharon Wagner from Senior Friendly. info and highlights aging in place vs. aging in community. Not sure of the difference? Read on to find out … When we say “it takes a village,” we’re often talking about raising children. In reality, though, people need a village or… Read More »
Tips for Seniors to Save Money Without Missing Out on Life
Our Guest Post today is provided by Harry Cline at NewCareGiver.org. Visit his website titled The New Caregiver’s Comprehensive Resource: Advice, Tips, and Solutions from Around the Web for more great senior care information. As a retired Senior myself, this information from Mr. Cline is important as it highlights several things we can do to increase our… Read More »
Part-Time Jobs Perfect for Retirement
This great post today is from our Guest Author Sharon Wagner from Senior Friendly. info and highlights some jobs that are geared toward seniors and working from home. Not only will these jobs provide some extra money to supplement your retirement income, but they also help keep your brain sharp. Now onto the article …… Read More »
