By the end of a long, and particularly trying 2018, it’s normal to feel worn out and not exactly pumped for taking on new tasks. The motivation tank is dry and the pull to shut down and avoid is stronger than ever! So we can all use some tools for clicking the internal refresh button. Here’s how!
While 50 might be the new 40, there are still some important factors to think about once you hit the milestone. Every decade you enter will offer its own set of challenges and will result in different priorities, so it often helps to be prepared for any eventuality. If you
As men approach their sunset years, a substantial number tend to give up on their appearance. With crow’s feet, sagging skin and graying hair, it is very easy to feel overwhelmed by the thought that soon you will start looking like your father. Be that as it may, being 50+
Dementia is not just challenging for the patient struggling with the condition, it is very difficult for their loved ones and problematic for the staff treating them. The person who has dementia is confronted with confusion, loss of communication skills, and the degradation of short-term and long-term memories. It can
Let’s face it mid-life, middle aged, whatever you call it – can be daunting. In most cases our houses are a bit more quiet as we adjust to being empty nesters. Our jobs are transitioning or wrapping up and retirement is lurking over the horizon. As women we are facing
Planning for retirement can be overwhelming with so many things to check off of your list. When to retire? Where to safely leave your investments? With so many pieces of the puzzle to factor in, retirement planning tends to be done in a piecemeal fashion or put on the back
How we view growing old impacts how we age. Researchers report that older adults with a positive view of aging recover from injury and illness faster, drive more safely, eat better, and show stronger brain function, to name only a few benefits. Rejecting negative stereotypes and forming positive views of
People underestimate what their costs of living in retirement will be in three critical ways: 1. Assuming you’ll spend less in retirement than while working: “The majority of people have never really sat down and calculated what they’ll need every month,” Pamela says. “You need to be comprehensive in listing
When a man retires, his wife gets twice the husband but only half the income. – Chi Chi Rodriguez Finally the day we’ve been working toward arrived. Both of us retired. Ever since I left the workforce ten years ago we’ve dreamed of the days when my husband would join me. Leisurely days
Seniors may be statistically less likely to be victims of a violent crime than younger age groups, but the fallout of a violent crime against a senior can be much more devastating. Reaction times are reduced as we age, and seniors may not have optimal health, so a physical attack
It turns out, turning 55 is just the start of a whole new adventure. Continuing to live an active, social lifestyle is important, and PulteGroup’s Del Webb team knows that. Del Webb is the pioneer in active adult communities and America’s leading builder of new homes targeted to pre-retirement and
With retirement savings among Americans at an all-time low, more and more baby boomers are redefining their retirement. In a new report, the editors at InternationalLiving.com have pinned down nine different, proven ways U.S. retirees are shaping their own paths overseas—from opting to retire early in a low-cost locale to
Throughout life, priorities change and what may have been important back in your younger years is possibly a figment of your imagination now. As you mature, not only do these areas of your life start to change but also some aspects might become less significant than others as you make
Retirement is supposed to be the time that you can truly live your life to its fullest, and yet far too many people aren’t. Not only is solitude an issue, but our health care and medical breakthroughs have also meant that humans are living longer than ever, and will assumedly
By Caitlin Evans— Aging includes a lot of changes that impact everything from appearance to mental and physical abilities. It is no wonder why we sometimes try so hard to hold on to the things we consider familiar. One of the biggest changes often imposed on seniors is living in
It doesn’t matter whether you served in combat, administrative, or standby duty where nothing happened that makes it into the history books. It also doesn’t matter if you served in the infantry or the galley. The important thing is that you served. We thank you for your service. After you’ve
The world has changed significantly with the last couple of generations. From electronics and technology to work habits and family, the world is almost unrecognizable compared to 20 years ago. One thing that is becoming common for younger generations is the change in career at any given time. It is
By Internationalliving.com— Ambergris Caye, Belize Over the last few decades, expats have flocked to English-speaking Ambergris Caye, Belize, and there are good reasons for its popularity. (Among them the fact that in 2013 and 2014, TripAdvisor readers ranked Ambergris as the best island in the world.) Ambergris and the small
By Saul Rosenthal – My grandfathers both died in their early 50s while my parents retired from their careers in medicine and education when they were 65 and lived about another 25 years. Last March I celebrated my 67th birthday and six months later I changed careers for the fourth
From the big screen to the stage, I’ve played a variety of roles over the years. But perhaps the most important role was as a caregiver to my husband, Michael. More than a dozen years ago, while undergoing treatment for bladder cancer, Michael was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. Initially,
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