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Make Your Move: Changing Your Career and Your Life Over 50

It’s time. If you’re reading this, you might be feeling the clock ticking. O.K. Perhaps you feel it’s beyond time. But whether you’re heading towards 50, in your 50’s, heading towards 60…or beyond, one thing is certain. It’s time for you to make your move. If you’re in this part of

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post-pandemic caregiving
Caregiving
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Post-Pandemic Caregiving – What Will It Look Like?

Think of an adult daughter who sees her mother in an assisted living center several times a week. The daughter shares meals with her and notices what she is eating. She observes if her mother has bathed and what she is wearing. She checks the batteries in her hearing aid

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retirement
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Top Tips for Making the Transition to Retirement

We spend so much of our adult lives working that it can be difficult to switch off when the time for retirement comes. If you are used to 40+ hour weeks of work, going down to nothing at all can be quite difficult, and you might end up feeling somewhat

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retirement living
Living
LivingBetter50

How to Successfully Plan Out Retirement Living

The process of retirement planning can seem quite daunting, not to mention complicated. With that in mind, it isn’t too much of a surprise to know that only 44 percent of Aussies over 40 feel as though they’re ready for retirement living — or prepared in any sense.  With that

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caregiving
Caregiving
LivingBetter50

New Technologies Make Caregiving For Parents Easier

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, nearly 30% of the entire U.S. population will have served as a caregiver for a family member at some point in their lifetime. While caregiving is one of the most beautiful acts of devotion and love one person can offer another, it can

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LivingBetter50

Physical Safety and Security Devices Still Work Despite Computers

Security and safety depend heavily on preventative monitoring and maintenance. The most effective security tends to be that which assumes by testing a problem is about to occur and checking whether the appropriate systems are in place to stop it. And that includes physical security features as well. It’s not

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assisted living
Caregiving
LivingBetter50

In What Way Assisted Living Can Be a Great Choice?

Assisted living is a great option for those who cannot afford to stay at home for extended periods. Unlike traditional nursing homes, assisted living facilities provide 24-hour care, and most are accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations. Depending on the facility, services may range from

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engineering
Work/Career
LivingBetter50

How To Be Better At Engineering

Engineering is one of the most well-respected occupations, due to how much skill, knowledge, and discipline is needed to hone the craft and become an expert in it. Engineering suits individuals who are practical, keen to learn every day, and determined. There are no innate skills that an engineer has,

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Work/Career
LivingBetter50

3 Areas Where You Can Stand to Improve Your Focus

These days, none of us has a perfect focus on anything. When the specter of coronavirus is hanging over everything, everywhere, all the time, we are going to be a little distracted. Every time we feel a shortness of breath, we are going to wonder if it is COVID, or

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pandemic
Work/Career
LivingBetter50

Top Three Things To Do During The Pandemic

It is so incredibly easy to let the pandemic get on top of you, given the constant uncertainty and how much things are changing – even with a vaccine on the horizon. However, it is important to remain positive, because it will be over eventually, and we may even look

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New Year's Goals Possible
Living
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Making New Year’s Goals Possible!

As the year comes to a close, we should take time to pause and reflect on the past and begin setting New Year’s Goals. Many times, a New Year’s Resolution fades away before January ends. So, how does one set attainable New Year’s goals and keep striving to achieve them? 

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women over 50
Work/Career
LivingBetter50

Best Career Change Ideas for Women Over 50

There comes a time when you realize you have a passion for a specific career field. However, you are in the 50s. Well, you follow your dream. There are a lot of opportunities for everyone. What matters is passion. Did you know that many employers prefer people in their 50s?

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Caregiving
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Why Background Checks are Important When Hiring a Caregiver

When a caregiver enters a person’s home, especially that of a vulnerable person, trust is of paramount importance regardless of the type of care they provide. Caregiver background checks, like those Check People offer, can help minimize the risk for both individuals and companies hiring caregivers.    What a Background

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CDPAP
Caregiving
LivingBetter50

Is CDPAP a Savior of Consumer-Directed Caregiving? We Weigh Its Pros and Cons

Of late, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) has been gaining momentum. As more and more Medicaid agencies are offering this program, more eligible citizens are looking to garner its benefits. Ever since its inception, this Medicaid-backed program has allowed countless American senior citizens to select their caregivers. With

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retirement
Living
LivingBetter50

Tips for Comfortable Living After Retirement

After many years of toil and sweat, you deserve a happy and restful life. However, living comfortably after retirement never comes easily. It requires early planning, support, and strategy, among other things. Here are some tips you may find helpful on how to live a comfortable life post-retirement. 1. Maximize

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career change
Work/Career
LivingBetter50

5 Top Options for Those Considering a Career Change

If you may be wondering how you are going to make a career change in today’s frantic job market, then there’s no reason to worry. While changing careers may seem like a scary ordeal, it is also one that can be thrilling.  This only stands if you are making a

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nursing
Work/Career
LivingBetter50

How to Retrain for a Career in Nursing Later in Life

The COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 has led many people to reconsider their jobs, how they spend their free time, and the course of their lives more generally. It has sparked a desire in many people to embark on a new career, whether because they want to find more job fulfillment,

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