The Mental Age Test & Why It Matters
Taking a mental age test can be fun, but its true importance is cloaked behind the entertainment value: for anyone age fifty and above, a youthful mental age can signify an active adult who’s involved in life. This is a good thing, not only for bragging rights on Facebook. It can be a symbol you’re […]
How the Arizona Retirement Lifestyle has Evolved
“We’ve come a long way, baby,” croons Loretta Lynn in her 1979 hit single (and album!) of the same name. Maybe she was referring to a relationship in that fabulous song, but the same thought certainly applies to a multitude of things today… including Arizona retirement lifestyles. Loretta is on our mind because of her […]
How to Create a Safer Home for Seniors Aging in Place
Home safety requires proactive thinking I have a neighbor named Jack. His wife passed away in 1994 from breast cancer and his two daughters live far away, so I’m a caregiver of sorts, checking in on him daily just to be sure he’s okay. He’s 92 years old now, and becoming more frail and […]
Finding Purpose in Retirement
Ahh, retirement. Hours of time to do… what? You’ve dreamed of it for years, just waiting for time to do whatever struck your fancy. But now that it’s looming on the horizon or actually here, you find yourself at a loss. How do I make my retirement purposeful when there’s nothing on the calendar? Without […]
Maximizing Your Independence: Tips to Avoid Assisted Living
No one spends their childhood dreaming of the day they can move into assisted living – we expect to remain independent and healthy long into our golden years. But as we begin to see our parents or friends needing the support available in an assisted living residence, it’s natural to wonder how to avoid that […]
How Retirees Can Strengthen Relationships with Adult Children
You’ve been a parent, maybe even promoted to grandparent (the best type of promotion). As you watch your children deal with family, career and aging issues themselves, they probably will be able to relate to you now more than at any other point in their lives. While the job of parenting is never done, your […]
The 9 Greatest Things About Retirement in the Modern Age
Now really is the greatest time to be alive — and the greatest time to retire! Despite the doom and gloom we often hear on the news, the world is improving at an incredible rate. From affordable goods to safe neighborhoods to endless opportunities for communication and recreation, the modern age has made retirement a […]
5 of the Best Benefits of Living in a Senior Living Community
Senior living today is all about lifestyle: We’re moving away from the stigma of nursing homes and toward living active, exciting lives after retirement. While moving out of a house does mean downsizing, there are many perks to living in a senior community. Here are five of the best benefits of living in a senior […]
Retirement Lifestyle: 6 Things Retirees Should Do in 2017
There’s no better time than the beginning of a new year to get a fresh start and focus on ways you can improve your future health and happiness. With a little motivation and planning, 2017 can be everything you want it to be. Here’s a list of six retirement lifestyle boosters seniors should set as […]
Senior Travel: 5 Things Every Older Adult Should Pack
Having time to travel is one of the greatest benefits of retirement. You now have the freedom to explore new places, catch up with old friends and spend more time with family. But senior travel also comes with its challenges — and chief among them is determining what to pack. To help you prepare for […]
