What Are the Five Stages of Retirement? Finding Purpose in Your “Golden Years”
What Are the Five Stages of Retirement? Finding Purpose in Your “Golden Years” You’ve probably heard of the “golden years.” The fun-filled, carefree time after you retire from work and embrace older adulthood. While the retirement life may conjure up images of lazy days on the beach, happy hours with friends or a daily golf regimen, it may also…
Read More4 Ways to Help Your Senior Loved One Financially After the Loss of Their Spouse
In their golden years, many seniors will grieve the loss of their spouse. As if processing the loss isn’t hard enough, seniors who find themselves widowed will also have to handle some major financial responsibilities. The last thing that a grieving person wants to do is comb through bank statements or insurance policies, but you can step up to support…
Read MoreWhy Retiring at 62 Is a Good Idea
Retirement is a goal that you’ll be thinking about more often as the years go on. When you have been working for decades and feel it may be time to settle into your golden years, how do you know if you are making the right decision? When is the perfect time to stop working and retire? While everyone’s path is…
Read MoreHow Do You Beat Boredom in Retirement?
Retirement is supposed to be a wonderful time when you can finally relax and enjoy your golden years in peace. However, many retirees struggle with boredom and a lack of purpose. No longer working can make you feel irrelevant and unproductive. To beat the boredom and truly enjoy your retirement, check out these simple tips. Plan Before Retirement One of…
Read MoreTips for Seniors to Maintain a Sharp Mind
With aging comes forgetfulness. It’s not always a sign of a serious health problem. As you age, your brain changes, which impacts how it works over time. There are steps seniors can take to help preserve memory and brain functions. What can you do to keep a sharp mind as you age? Some things that impact how well the brain…
Read MoreWhat Is the Secret to a Happy Retirement?
Like any new phase of life, retirement can be as difficult and anxiety-inducing as it is fun and fulfilling. Some people adapt to retired life quickly and easily, while some have a more challenging time settling into their new routines. Many factors can affect someone’s ability to acclimate to retirement, including financial status, health status, personality, and proximity to loved…
Read MoreWhat Are the Five Stages of Retirement?
Retirement is the phase of life in which you transition out of the workforce and into your golden years. Though retirement can come at different times and in different ways for everyone, it generally includes many of the same types of experiences across the board. For example, many people struggle with their changing sense of identity as they leave their…
Read MoreTips to Help Your Loved One Adjust to Assisted Living
Transitioning to a long-term care community can be challenging. Oftentimes seniors resist moving to a care community. They are concerned about the loss of independence or feeling disconnected from family and friends. Here are a few tips for a smooth, positive transition. 1. Choose the Right Community You want to make sure it’s the right fit for your loved one.…
Read MoreHow Does Winter Affect Dementia?
Winters can be cold, harsh, and tough to handle in some areas of the world. They are especially difficult when you care for a loved one with dementia. Dementia symptoms tend to flare up or worsen as the winter goes on. This effect happens for several reasons, and you may wonder how to make winter experiences better for your loved…
Read MoreActionable and Healthy Resolutions for Seniors in 2023
This year has taught us gratitude and how to give thanks for things we would generally take for granted. From friends and family to health, there is so much to be thankful for as we enter the year 2023. What’s a better way to express thanks than by using our gratitude to guide our New Year’s resolutions? As you map…
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