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Things to Consider If You Are Planning To Retire In San Diego

For most people who are planning to retire, the thought of spending quality time with family, going on a road trip, or engaging in rejuvenating activities can be very gratifying. The sun-drenched city of San Diego is increasingly becoming an attractive option for retirees looking for quaint lifestyles away from

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Best Retirement Cities in Florida for Active Seniors

When retirees are considering a move to Florida, several factors might play into their decision on exactly where to go. This is especially true for active seniors who are enjoying their “Golden Years” by traveling, hiking, exercising, and enjoying all that life has to offer.  Some factors that they might

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5 Practical Career Shifts for People in Their 50s

With years of experience under your belt, by the time you reach your 50s, you may be considering making a career shift. There are numerous practical ways to go about this, depending on your field and interests. Subtle career shifts within the same or similar industries, or using your gained knowledge

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How To Lighten and Brighten Your Career Options

Do you have a dream of working flexible hours, expanding your nursing career, and opening a new chapter in your life? At this moment, there are many affordable and accessible programs to expand your healthcare career options. Perhaps in earlier years, you got your certification as an RN. You may

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Simple Yet Highly Effective Ways to Experience a Fuller Life

You don’t have to get rich, find the love of your life, hang out with the right people, travel the world, or live in the best places on earth to experience a fuller life. There’s a simpler, less strenuous, less demanding way: Enhance your senses, stretch your mind, and befriend your

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5 Fantastic Retirement Hobbies

You’ve worked hard your entire life, making a living for yourself and nestling away some cash in a pension fund. Now, it’s time for life to repay you by giving you all the time in the world to do the things you love. Unfortunately, in the aftermath of retirement, it

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7 Hobbies to Consider Having in Retirement

After waking up and going to work for decades, there’s nothing like entering the season of retirement. It’s an excellent time for people to create their own schedules, soak in the beauty of life and reflect on past experiences. It’s also a time to cherish new experiences. Consider starting new

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Top Skills Needed In the Health Care Industry

Nothing beats the anticipation of career advancement. After all, who doesn’t desire more incentives for their hard work? If you work in the health care industry, you know the industry is constantly rising, with top performers earning the lion’s share.  According to a report, about 11 percent of private-sector workers

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Why You Should Plan for Senior Care

For the majority, retirement is a time where you can start to enjoy a more leisurely lifestyle after decades of hard work throughout your career. You can begin to focus on spending more time with your loved ones, pursue passions and hobbies that you might have been too busy to

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Why Do People Choose to Study as a Mature Student?

Choosing to study for a degree is a big decision, especially if you are older than the traditional ‘college age’. While it might feel like a daunting prospect, there are serval advantages to choosing to study for a degree as a mature student. The list outlines a few reasons why people

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3 Tips for Slowly Easing Into Retirement

Retirement always seemed an ethereal milestone in the distant future. Even if you have been meticulously planning for retirement your entire working life, it can come as a shock to the system. This can be especially surprising for people that bemoan their current employer or have felt undervalued or overworked

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Placing a Loved One in A Nursing Home: All You Need to Know

Placing a parent or a relative in a nursing home is never easy. If you feel overwhelmed by doubts and worries, you should know it’s perfectly natural to feel this way. Your loved one’s physical, emotional, and mental well-being depends on the competence of the care providers you select. This

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Five Events People that Will Return to after COVID-19

As people get vaccinated and the States restrictions lift, there are a few events that we’re all excited to return to. While everyone will feel comfortable to attend specific events and take off their masks at their own pace, it’s safe to say most people are eager to live without

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5 Ways to Exercise Your Mind

You know exercising your body is important for healthy aging, but did you know for you to exercise your mind might be even more important? In the same way that doctors may recommend strength training to fend off osteoporosis or cardiovascular exercises like walking to prevent heart disease, we need

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How to Make the Most of Retirement

As you get closer to the age when you’ll retire, you may start to feel anxious about what you’ll do. After decades of hard work, retirement should be a time to relax and do what you enjoy, but the extra hours of free time are, for many, difficult to fill.

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7 Signs A Care Home May Be The Best Option For Your Family

Caring for our grandparents can be a thrilling experience. That is until their physical and mental health falls into a steep decline. It almost feels like a sin to consider passing on the responsibility of caring for our loved one to another person. More so, to have an elderly move to

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What Does Medicare Cover?

As you approach 65 years old, it’s wise to think about your plan for healthcare upon retirement. For most employees, the employer’s insurance usually stops on the month of retirement. You’ll then be automatically enrolled on Medicare, or you’ll be required to apply for it. No matter your case, it’s

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Living Well in Retirement

Did you just turn 50 and realize that retirement is just around the corner? You have roughly 15 years left to work. While the clock is ticking you still have time to get your life in order and living well in your retirement.  Regular Checkups Unfortunately, your body starts to

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