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How Planning Ahead Improves Peace of Mind for the Future

12 Downsizing Tips for Forward-Thinking Seniors

12 Downsizing Tips for Forward-Thinking Seniors

You’ve decided to make the move for fresh, new surroundings, where you’ll be free from the care of a house and yard. Yet, the transition can be bittersweet; you’ll need to shed belongings, and the task may seem overwhelming.

The Differences Between For-Profit and Not-For-Profit Senior Living Communities

In addition to key factors such as location, price and lifestyle, active older adults should also consider whether a senior living community is for-profit or not-for-profit. While at a glance it may seem marginally impactful for your future, let’s examine some of the key differences between these...

Exploring the Cost of Waiting to Make a Move to Senior Living

At this stage, you appreciate the value of a well-deliberated decision. Whether financial, personal, or in your career, you’ve always done your homework and blended shrewd analysis with your rock-solid instinct before making the call. The thoughtful choices you’ve made up to now have given you...

Forever Strong: Your Guide to Building and Maintaining Muscle Mass

Building and maintaining muscle mass is a lifelong process! According to WebMD, both men and women start losing muscle mass as they age. In fact, most people see their muscle mass decrease from 3% to 5% per decade after turning 30. With diminishing muscle mass, mature individuals may become more...

Revisiting Technology: Apps and Gadgets for Productivity and Enjoyment

Some of our previous articles stressed the importance of technology in our daily lives, and we have decided to revisit this very important topic. After all, technology continues to evolve and has the power to make our lives so much easier and more enjoyable. The more we learn about various...

Volunteering in Your Golden Years: Finding Purpose and Making a Bigger Impact Later in Life

There are so many benefits to volunteering and keeping busy in your golden years, while making a difference and touching lives. Aging can potentially lead to some health problems and self-esteem issues, however, volunteering is a great way to focus on the positive, improve your sense of self worth...

Reducing Stress in Our Lives

Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992, but stress continues to be an issue in our lives not matter our age.

Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with these situations can go a long way in living a healthy and productive life.

Stepping in the Rhythm: The Many Benefits of Dancing and Dance Classes for Older Adults

Americans are looking for different ways to stay healthy and live longer. There is one activity, many older adults may NOT think about or put on their list of priorities. I am talking about dance, considered a “triple threat option” that results in physical, mental, and social stimulation.

Navigating Cyberspace: Exploring Online Communities and Social Networks

The topic of technology is probably the least popular among older Americans. When the pandemic hit, most people had to embrace new technologies. From Zoom meetings to virtual dates, being tech savvy was crucial for communicating – both on a personal and professional level...