How to Create a Stronger Grandparent-Grandchild Relationship
As much as you love your grandchildren, it can be a challenge to bridge the generational gap and build a meaningful relationship, particularly as they become preteens and teenagers. This can be especially difficult if you don’t live near your grandchildren. Luckily, you can take numerous steps to improve your relationship with your grandkids—even on […]
Senior Education: 4 Reasons to Go Back to School
College attendance is rising, and not just among high school grads and twenty-something graduate students. More and more older adults are heading back to school, and their enrollment rate is actually rising faster than traditionally college-aged students. In 2009, students over 35 accounted for 17 percent of all college and graduate students, and that figure […]
Should I Go Back to Work after Retiring?
After spending at least 40 hours a week—and nearly every week of the year, for several decades—invested in a career, adjusting to retirement can be a challenge. While some new retirees can adapt and fill free time with leisure activities, hobbies and traveling, others eventually begin to feel bored and unfulfilled. As a formerly career-driven, […]
8 Online Resources for Seniors You Should Bookmark
The internet is full of helpful information for seniors, but with new websites popping up every day, it can be difficult to find what you’re actually looking for. Without even knowing it, you could be missing out on discovering your next favorite site, tool or resource. That’s why we’ve taken the initiative to gather a […]
Should You Adopt a Pet as a Senior?
Some people have pets all their lives while others discover the satisfaction of living with a companion animal later in life. However it happens, those with pets know it’s an enriching experience. But is retirement age a good time to adopt a pet? Are there things to consider at this stage of life that maybe […]
7 Things to Do Now for the Best Retirement Possible
Whether you’ve been counting the years until retirement, or it suddenly snuck up on you, one thing is certain: Facing this new phase in your life is exciting and overwhelming. How will you spend your days? What should you do first? What retirement goals should you commit to? If you retired from a full-time position, […]
Top 7 Phoenix Area Activities for Seniors
There’s no shortage of fun and exciting activities in the Phoenix area — especially for older adults. Best of all? Many local attractions are either free to the public or offer discounted rates for seniors. If you’re ready to get out and explore, we’ve compiled a list of seven Phoenix area activities for seniors we […]
Don’t Make these 4 Retirement Savings Mistakes
There is a lot of information about retirement planning available from many different sources. With so much conflicting advice, it’s easy to fall prey to deceitful offers. But how can you separate the good from the bad to make sure you’re making the right decisions for your future? Ultimately, the choices you make for your […]
6 Questions to Ask Before You Downsize Your Home
Making the choice to downsize your home is a big decision; there are a lot of pros and cons to consider before sticking a “for sale” sign in your front yard. Moving to a smaller, more manageable home with easier upkeep certainly has its appeals when you’re planning to age in place, but it’s important […]
5 Dangerous Myths About Retirement Finances
When it comes to financially planning for your future, you want to make sure you have all the information you need to make the best decisions possible. Unfortunately, there is a great deal of misinformation surrounding retirement finances—and believing these myths can leave you confused and unprepared to handle life’s challenges. So, let’s examine some […]
