Retirement Lifestyle: 5 Fun Things to Do With Grandkids
For those of us with grandchildren, retirement has yet another perk: spending quality time with these little ones and becoming more involved in their lives. But whether they live close by or only visit once a year, you may be wondering about creative activities that will keep them happy and make your time together even […]
How Will Working After Retirement Affect Social Security?
Whether you want to stay busy, pursue a new career or act as a mentor to a new generation of professionals, many seniors find themselves back in the workplace almost as soon as they retire. Often, part-time or even full-time work offers a winning combination of mental stimulation and personal fulfillment. But you may find […]
Healthy Aging: How to Reconnect with Old Friends
Friendships come and go throughout our lives, but some people stay in our thoughts for many years. In the hustle and bustle and stress of daily life, we often lose touch with people we once held near and dear. But now that you’re retired, this may be the time to resume some of those meaningful […]
6 Morning Habits All Seniors Should Follow for Good Health
Your morning routine can set the tone for your entire day. Luckily, by intentionally creating a morning routine that puts your physical and mental well-being at the forefront, you can make sure all of your mornings start off on the right foot. Here are six things you should do after rising each day: 1. Practice […]
5 Ways Retirees Can Have a More Successful Life After Retirement
Change may be an inevitable part of life, but it can still be challenging to manage. Many of the changes you’ll face in life after retirement will be welcome shifts in pace—like having more time to spend with your growing grandchildren or finally pursuing a hobby you’ve always been curious about. But you may also […]
Retirement Lifestyle: 6 Bad Habits Retirees Need To Kick
How do you spend your day? Before you retired, you likely had dreams about sleeping in, ditching the professional attire and eating whatever you want whenever you want. That’s not necessarily a bad thing—you’ve worked hard and deserve a little pampering. But sometimes too many of these changes can lead to some bad habits—which can […]
6 Travel Tips for Seniors Who Love Adventures
Your retirement is the perfect time to go see all the places you’ve always wanted to see and do all the things you’ve always wanted to do. But it’s important to keep in mind that traveling as an older adult is a little different than traveling in your younger years. There are certain steps and […]
Staff Picks: 10 of the All-Time Best Books for Retirees
Whether you read for pleasure, education or a combination of the two, there’s no denying having extra time to read is one of the greatest benefits of retirement. Before you retired, your nightstand was piled high with books you’d been meaning to begin. But after an exhausting day of working and/or taking care of your […]
Senior Driving: Is It Time to Stop?
When we were young, a driver’s license meant freedom and independence. Over the next few decades, driving likely became an essential part of your life. You became used to hopping in your car to run errands, commute to work or travel. But along with the freedom driving affords, there is also the responsibility of ensuring […]
Giving Up Driving: Transitioning to a Car-Free Lifestyle
If you have always depended on a personal vehicle to get you from point A to point B, transitioning to a car-free lifestyle initially may feel like relinquishing some of your independence. However, for many seniors, going car-free actually ends up improving their daily life in ways they couldn’t have anticipated. Whether you’re giving up […]
