Your body is surprisingly similar to your car in many ways. It’s important to get routine maintenance done, especially with age. You’ve also got to have the right fuel to keep everything running smoothly and correctly. And finally, the better you take care of it and utilize preventive healthcare measures now, the longer it will last. This means eating the right foods, taking … [Read more...]
Are You Thinking About Relocating During Retirement?
Many Baby Boomers are now considered ‘empty nesters’. If your children are grown up and gone, with families of their own, you might be thinking about relocating to a smaller place where you can enjoy retirement. In fact, 36% of Boomers will move or plan to move when they become empty nesters. But relocating comes with its own set of challenges. One study found that 6 out … [Read more...]
How to Cope When You’re Stuck at Home For a Long Time
During the Coronavirus pandemic, many people found themselves under a “stay at home” order. In the United States, over 200 million people had to remain under some type of lockdown for weeks. For others, being stuck at home didn't feel like such a big change, especially those with health conditions or other underlying factors that made it difficult to get out anyway. Being … [Read more...]
How to Be Your Own Health Advocate in Your 60s and Beyond
It’s the prime of your life. You’ve worked hard. You’ve paid your dues. You’ve raised your children and cared for your home. Now it’s your turn to be taken care of and be an advocate for your own health. You have the confidence, the experience, the resources, and the right to live your life on your own terms. You’re over 60 and whether you’re retired, nearing retirement, or … [Read more...]
How to Find a New Career Later in Life To Follow Your Passion
Changing careers at any age can be frightening. When you’ve been in a certain career for some time, it’s easy to get stuck in your comfort zone. However, you could have several reasons for wanting to break out of this space of safety and branch into a new career, like the desire to try something new, needing to leave a toxic work environment, or a need for work that pays better … [Read more...]