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Your Craft Room, Your Rules: Setting Up a Creative Space at Home

There’s something deeply fulfilling about having a space that’s entirely your own. A place where inspiration flows freely, your hands stay busy, and time seems to melt away. Whether you’re an avid knitter, a paper crafter, a jewelry maker, or someone finally ready to pick up that paintbrush again, creating

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What if I Don’t Qualify for Medicaid Home Care?

Medicaid home care eligibility requires that you meet a particular functional or medical criteria. Factors like your income, assets and residency can determine Medicaid eligibility.  But what if you don’t qualify for Medicaid? And what if you don’t qualify for Medicaid home care? You and your loved ones know your

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Ten Tips for Women Over 50 to Age-Proof Their Résumé

With research revealing that 1 in 5 adults over 50 have no retirement savings, many are returning to work or switching careers out of necessity. However, with 59% of Americans over 50 reporting feeling overlooked by employers due to age, securing job opportunities can be an uphill battle. LivingBetter50.com has

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Give Your Retirement a Trial Run

With many major purchases in life, we often have the opportunity to test out or experience the products we’re buying. We can test drive a car, tour a home, or try on a new outfit. For the older Gen Xers and the younger Boomers, retirement is just around the bend. Just like driving

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Caregiving
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Understanding In-Home Care Services

Deciding whether to use in-home care services for you or your loved ones is a big decision. Professional home care Winter Park caregivers offer essential daily support and safety advice for seniors who choose to stay at home as they age rather than go to a home facility.  Caregivers are

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Living Your Best
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Don’t Buy Into the Age Thing – Dreams Evolve as You Do

Don’t buy into the age thing. Dreams evolve as you do. And… don’t give up five minutes before the miracle. If you like mysteries (and comedy), I hope you’ll watch my newest TV mystery movie. It’s called One Bad Apple: A Hannah Swensen Mystery, and it premieres at 9 p.m.

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Mastering Genealogy Research – Navigating the Social Security Death Index

The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is an invaluable resource for genealogists, but it can be frustrating when people aren’t listed as expected. Learn how to overcome these obstacles and get the most out of your SSDI searches. Mastering Genealogy Research: Navigating the Social Security Death Index teaches family historians

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Retirement—What a Worthless Word

As Julie Andrew said in The Sound of Music, “When one door closes another door opens.” Actually, Alexander Graham Bell said it first, if you don’t count 1. John the Apostle in Revelation 3:8 “I have been told many times, by several people, that when God closes one door He

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Menopause
Money & Business
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Menopause & The Workplace for Women Over 50

Hot flashes and night sweats are just two of the fun symptoms of menopause, and managing them can be as difficult as playing chess against a chess grandmaster. It’s one thing dealing with menopause symptoms at home, but it’s another thing altogether when you’re at work. Should employers be willing

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Beauty & Fashion
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Best Holiday Gift Guide for Women Over 50 in 2022

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Whether you are in the cold or sunny parts of the world, the Holiday Season gives us a break from everyday stresses, bringing joy and excitement. The anticipation leading up through the season, has us feeling like a kid. LivingBetter50 has created

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Retirement
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5 Lucrative Careers Changes for the Over 50s

If you’re no longer satisfied with your existing career, don’t hesitate to do a shift, even if you’re already in your fifties. Changing fields can offer new and exciting challenges that could boost your work satisfaction. However, to ensure you will get the desired results in your new occupation, there

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Women's Health Nurse
Money & Business
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What Is A Women’s Health Nurse and What Do They Do?

A Women’s Health Nurse is a profession that helps women to educate themselves about their health, provide them with the appropriate healthcare, and work to improve the well-being of the women in their life. Nurses help patients by providing them with knowledge on how to take care of themselves, prevent any

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Money & Business
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5 Jobs That Are Perfect For Part-Time Work in Retirement

A lot of people often equate retirement with being able to finally stop working, enjoying all their life has to offer and taking it easy. This is a common misconception because the reality is that retiring doesn’t always mean you will be able to halt your work-life balance.  In fact,

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Money & Business
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The Pros and Cons of Working with a Physician Recruiter

It is rewarding to gain acceptance into an organization because of your knowledge, skills, and professional accomplishments. Still, even for seasoned physicians, the job search can be challenging. To help unearth great opportunities, it is a good idea to obtain the services of a recruiter. Fortunately, there are recruitment agencies

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Money
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How to Plan Your Retirement Before You Hit 50

The retirement age in the United States is 66. While you haven’t reached that number yet, you must think about how you are going to spend the rest of your life as you retire. In addition to finding a place where you can settle down, you will also need to

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nurses
Money & Business
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5 Interesting Specializations for Mid to Senior Level Nurses

Nurses who are 50 years and older must have gained a ton of experience in their careers. But they may also get tired of their current roles and responsibilities. If you’re an older nurse who feels like this, you should look at advanced or more specialized roles. The demand for

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career options
Money & Business
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The Best Second Career Options For Those Over 50

Are you seeking a new career path? Many people decide to pursue a second career after the age of 50 whether this is because they fancy a change or something to keep them busy after they retire. No matter the reason for the career change, there are lots of good

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