Being an activist is a very admirable pursuit. To tirelessly campaign for social or political change is often a thankless job. Without activists, the world would be stuck in its old ways as no one would hold...

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...

Everyone wants to be loved and valued. LivingBetter50 loves and cherishes our readership. This Valentine’s Day you have the opportunity to help make someone else feel important, valued, and loved. With many parts of the country still...

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...

It’s something many of us never really think about through the course of our careers. Looming far into the distance, the concept of retirement and subsequently planning for it never truly crosses our mind, and planning for...

When it comes to considering careers in the healthcare sector, probably the first professions that come to mind are nursing and becoming a doctor. However, the healthcare industry is large and as such there are a great...

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...

Nobody wants to talk about their plumbing and how it works, especially when it’s broken.  These are very private matters about our private parts!  However, because I have been married almost 20 years to my husband Dr....

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...

it Typically when investors are running in one direction, the brave enough ones run in the opposite direction for the great rewards. Real estate investing may appear to only be for the crazy ones, but times like...

So, you don’t want to go to college? Don’t be ashamed. The glaring truth about college is that it simply isn’t for everyone. Some people can’t be in a classroom, some can’t bear the expense, and some...

Humans are creatures of habit. While some people thrive on change, for the majority, we prefer a solid routine to keep us centered and grounded.  Everything we do is based upon a routine. As babies, routines are...

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...

Daily life is stressful, and everyone needs some time for themselves. It is vitally important that you make time to unwind, refresh, and deal with negative emotions such as stress. Finding time to relax can be difficult...

Has there ever been anyone in the music world more infamous for the state of their teeth (or lack thereof) than Shane MacGowan? Rising to fame through the ‘80s with his band The Pogues, it wasn’t long...

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...