Travel

While it may be no surprise that researchers have found that taking regular vacations can add years to your life, for those of us who travel as older adults we know that travel can be both stimulating and stressful, depending upon our physical condition and our ability to be flexible…

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…

One of the cruel ironies of getting older is that you may finally have the time and funds to travel yet you may not feel physically or emotionally prepared to go off and be adventurous. Maybe you use a medical device to get around or have other limitations that make…

As the end of the summer approaches, some of us may be planning fall hiking trips, especially if we want a first-hand look at the fall leaves and autumn colors. Whether you’re a novice at hiking or have walked the trails for decades, it’s always useful to get advice from older,…

Whether for pleasure or purpose, many of us look forward to traveling in our later years. For some, it’s visiting places on the bucket list or reconnecting with family, and for others, it’s finding meaning or giving back through exploration of other cultures. Either way, travel usually requires some planning,…

Anyone who is approaching, or has reached, retirement age knows that paying for medical care during retirement can be a major concern. It’s hard to predict what may happen to you in the future, but the data concerning rising health care costs for older people are not in dispute. As Axios…