8 Easy Home Decluttering Tips
Clutter — it stresses us out, bogs us down and makes our lives feel chaotic. For many older adults, clutter can also be a household hazard, threatening to cause debilitating falls. From stray shoes to piles of books, seemingly harmless objects can become some of biggest sources of mental and physical strife. Fortunately, you can […]
Growing Gardens in a Desert Climate
Growing gardens is one of the most enjoyable pastimes for older adults, and it offers significant health benefits to boot. Because many seniors spend a great deal of time indoors, they often suffer from vitamin D deficiency, which has been shown to cause cardiovascular and neurological problems. Fortunately, a flourishing garden gives you a great […]
5 Fitness Wearables Older Adults Love
Fitness wearables are all the rage these days, and for good reason. Devices that track your footsteps, calories burned and weight lost are excellent for keeping yourself accountable, staying in shape and keeping an eye on your health. They can also make working out more fun and fulfilling by providing tangible proof when you improve […]
Senior Health: 6 Ways To Become Happier Right Now
It’s often said that for people to be truly happy, they must take responsibility for their own happiness rather than looking for it in other places. But in many cases, we don’t always know what to do to start the process. The good news is that it’s a lot easier to achieve happiness than you […]
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 […]
Do Seniors Benefit from Yoga?
You know exercise is good for you, and you’d always made an effort to participate in favorite physical activities to stay fit and active. But as we get older, certain types of exercise may not be as appealing or practical as they once were. There’s one healthy activity that can be done by most people […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
