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 »
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 »
Finding Your Purpose as You Age
We all need to feel like when we get up in the morning, we have a purpose a reason that gets us up out of the bed and started with our day. The hard part is, after we retire or after our kids leave the nest, we find it harder to figure out what to… Read More »
7 Habits to Help You Feel Younger Than You Are
It is true that we all get older – it’s a fact of life. From the moment you are born you begin to age: your body, your mind, your skin … it all gets older. So, what’s the secret to feeling younger than you are? It’s not really a secret at all. Some scientists actually… 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 »
Recognizing the Signs: Watching for Depression in Older Adults
This Guest Post is from Harry Cline from newcaregiver.org. This is always an important topic, but even more so during the pandemic. Enjoy! People go through many physical and life changes, as they grow older. The aging process often exacerbates health problems that limit your ability to do things you enjoy, or reduce mobility altogether.… 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 »
How to Stay Emotionally Healthy as You Age
This Guest Post is from Jason Lewis at Strongwell.org. They have a lot of good wellness information for seniors like us. Meanwhile, enjoy this article on how to stay emotionally strong as you age! Physical changes tend to be the more obvious concern for seniors as they age. Mental and emotional health, however, can be… Read More »
Prevent Gout With Simple Tricks and Live Pain-Free Again!
The body is both its own worst enemy and best friend, and your desires and nutritional lifestyle are the fine lines between the two. Everything that goes into your stomach impacts your health, whether it promotes or diminishes it. Gout is intricately connected to the foods you eat and the lifestyle you lead. The stomach… Read More »
Working After Retiring
One of the secrets of aging is keeping busy – having something to look forward to for the day – a reason to get up in the morning. The way to do this is as varied as the individuals themselves. But for some, they enjoy having there own little at-home online business that they can… 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 »
4 Surprising Ways You Can Live Your Senior Years to the Fullest
NOTE: This is another article from Guest Author Jason Lewis. If you recall, he also wrote 7 Ways To Improve Your Quality Of Life If You’re Over 65 here on this blog. Enjoy the read! ***************************************************************** Are you a senior looking to get more out of life? Well, it probably won’t surprise you to know… Read More »
Senior Fall Prevention Guide 2020-2021
Our Guest Post today is provided by Michael at ElderFreedom.net. Visit them for more great information on Senior Living. As we age physical changes, prior and emerging health conditions, and occasionally even the medications used to treat those conditions, all make accidental falls more likely. In fact, falls are a leading cause of injury among… Read More »
What Is Memory Loss?
Memory loss has a simple definition, but living with it can range from mild to a complete life change. To have times in your memory when you just can’t recall the information you’re searching for means that you’re forgetting what you once knew. Sometimes these things could be what you learned in school years ago… Read More »
10 Ways To Live Longer
There are 10 ways to live longer that you can add to your life right now. Once you’ve made all ten part of your life, you’ll feel like a new person. We’ve all heard the statement that you are what you eat and sadly, it’s true. 1 – Your diet today will show up on… Read More »
Top 10 Causes of Premature Aging
Getting older is simply part of living. However, you might have things in your life that are actually causing your body’s aging process to speed up. So you end up looking and feeling older than you really are. A study performed on biological markers showed that there was more aging in people who suffered from… Read More »
6 Reasons To Love Being An Age 50 Plus Woman (And 6 Things to Fear)
Did you know that being a 50 plus woman is totally awesome? Yes, in case you haven’t realized, there are numerous reasons for you to just love being older, as many inhibitions are totally unchained. Not sure what puts you a leg up over the younger crowd? That’s ok! After reading through this, you will… Read More »
Male Menopause: Myth or Real? – Part 1
There’s a lot of talk about what women experience as they age. But men are also vulnerable male menopause which cause changes later in life – and those often mirror what women experience. This is sometimes referred to as “male menopause” – even though it’s not a true medical term. When you think of hormones,… Read More »
5 Reasons Why You As a Woman Over 50 Should be Strength Training
If you are not strength training, then you have no idea how much better your life could get as a woman over 50. In fact, if you are not strength training right now, you should start as it is never too late. Why is strength training so important for women? Women’s bodies seem to age… Read More »
Maintaining Your Independence and Mobility – Part 2
Here is Part 2 of Maintaining Your Independence and Mobility. In Part 1, we talked about how to maintain balance and strength, fall-proof your home and to drive safely. Let’s look at working, outsourcing and when it is time to no longer live alone. Keeping Up at Work A few years ago, most people would… Read More »
Maintaining Your Independence and Mobility – Part 1
As you get older, mobility can sometimes become an issue. No one ever wants to need help with mobility and everyone wants to be independent. But sometimes, there are just certain tasks that can become more difficult to do as you get older. There are certain things you can do to stay independent. But other… Read More »
7 Things You Can Do to Look Younger
Men and women are frantically searching for “Fountain of Youth” remedies to make them look younger. Unfortunately, many are choosing medical treatments rather than searching for more healthy alternatives. There are some things you can do to look younger besides opting for injections of Botox or invasive surgeries like liposuction and facelifts. Take a look… Read More »
