Retirement

It’s well known that giving makes us feel good, but did you know giving in the form of volunteering can actually benefit our health as we age?   A recent study conducted by the Corporation for National and Community Service has shown that the social, mental, and physical aspects of…

For older LGBTQ individuals, times have certainly changed. Most came of age in an environment when being out and being yourself carried serious risk. And while we’ve come a long way toward accepting and welcoming LGBTQ individuals in many walks of life, barriers still remain, and the senior housing industry…

So you’ve begun planning for retirement and maybe even set an estimated budget. You’ll need to factor in housing and medical care costs and, fingers crossed, money for travel plans. But before you congratulate yourself, ask one more question: Have you considered your transportation costs- either driving your own car…

Your bike may be in storage right now but here’s some motivation to pump up those tires and get moving. Biking is one of the best ways to stay healthy and active as you age. If you need some inspiration, watch 82-year-old Alf Peters and 70-year-old Kittie Weston-Knauer take command…

Whether by fate or by choice, many of us will grow older alone. Some of us never married or had a partner, some have no children, some live too far away from family to count on any help, and some are estranged from next of kin- essentially all alone. Estimates…

For those of you approaching retirement, or comfortably settled into it, you’re likely eager to explore new horizons or pursue personal fulfillment. In fact, one recent survey found that 57% of Americans want to travel abroad when they retire, while 12% plan to live abroad. If you plan to vacation…