While fantasies of luxury travel experiences and long days of leisurely pursuing expensive hobbies may fuel the desire to move into the retirement phase of life, there’s a lot of research that shines a light on the difference between the retirement fantasy and what really makes us happy during the retirement years. Johnathan Clements (Johnathan…
Managing medical costs is causing Americans great stress. Over 60% of Americans have medical bills that were larger than they planned. Over 90% of medical bills reviewed by patient advocacy representatives contain errors. The number one cause of bankruptcy in the United States is medical bills. Hospitals, doctors, and care providers don’t routinely inform patients…
Nearly 500 Peace Corps volunteers stationed around the world are breaking the traditional mold in this long-standing organization. The over-50 crowd offers valuable real-world experience, a wealth of professional expertise, and the willingness to lend a hand in areas of the world who are experiencing profound challenges. Alice Carter is an 87-year-old Peace Corps volunteer…
Senior discounts at restaurants, entertainment venues, and even grocery stores can really add up. The trick is knowing about them. Many senior discounts aren’t well advertised. Don’t walk out of these stores with a higher-than-necessary bill! Grocery shopping discounts: Every little bit of savings helps when grocery shopping. These stores offer a senior discount on…
The days of clunky hearing aids that resemble flesh-colored knobs and occasionally emit a low whistle are long gone. New hearing aid technology has expanded the options for people who suffer from hearing loss. Seeking the advice of an audiologist is crucial. This type of doctor has received advanced education and training in the specific…
Americans tasked with caring for both their young children and their aging family members understand the meaning behind the nickname, “The Sandwich Generation” all too well. Juggling the demands of full-time employment, raising their children, and keeping tabs on (in some cases being completely responsible for) their elderly parents is no easy task. This growing…
It’s never too late to adopt a few new healthy eating habits. Consuming the right foods and eliminating harmful ones can boost production of neurotransmitters, guard against degeneration, and offer valuable nutrition to support the health of your neurons. Overhauling a diet can be disruptive, stressful, and most of the time it’s just too hard…
With proper care our brains can stay healthy and help keep us happy well into our elder years. It’s well-known that taking care of our bodies is important to healthy aging. But what can we do to take care of our brains? The Alzheimer’s Association has a lot to say on the subject. They cite…
A large majority of people admit to loving a certain genre of music. For many people their love of ragtime, classical piano, or even the big-hair bands of the 80s brings about feelings of happiness, security, and familiarity that greatly increases their quality of life. Our love of music provides much more value than simple…
Recently, the International Journal of Aging and Human Development released an abstract in which senior citizens were interviewed about their aging experience, and what aging meant to them individually. The results? Now more than ever, seniors prefer quality of life over quantity, and would prefer their independence—especially in making decisions. What’s Important to Today’s Seniors?…
