We can’t stop the aging process. It is inevitable. If you have a parent who, as they age, seems to be having a harder and harder time with daily activities, it is a cause for concern. Maybe their house is always a mess. Are they losing weight? Maybe you feel like they aren’t eating the…
What will you do when you retire? Maybe you’ve always had a hunch that your days of working for a paycheck are numbered, but now that it’s finally here, you don’t know where your life will take you. Or maybe you’re curious about what lies beyond the confines of your cubicle—what new experiences await and…
If you are a fan of the great outdoors, North Port may be the place for you. Located in Sarasota County, North Port is best known for its natural springs, 80 miles of freshwater canals, large parks and nature reserves that provide endless opportunities for outdoor fun and active living. With its close proximity to…
Are you nearing retirement age, or do you have a loved one who is? Regardless, you may soon be facing a big decision involved in choosing a retirement community. You want to find the right fit, so take time to research retirement communities online. It’s the best place to begin. However, there are numerous levels…
Your retirement years will often be filled with free time, so why not take some of your years where you don’t have to work to travel your heart out? However, travel might be a tad bit more complicated if you are in your older ages, especially if that comes with certain maintenance of pre-existing health…
Retirement is an exciting period in life that many of us are looking forward to. Think about all the time we will have to do amazing things after retirement! We can get involved in volunteering, contribute to society or pursue hobbies and interests. Retirement is filled with new opportunities and possibilities. Here are financial independence…
Approximately 70 percent of older adults aged 65 years and above will require long-term care at some point of their lives. When we notice that our older loved ones can no longer live on their own with ready support, this is when we need to make the difficult decision of moving them to a retirement…
Once you reach your 50s, you might notice a thing or two going downhill, for lack of a better way to put it. Your hearing isn’t quite as good as it used to be. You might start playing the trombone with the newspaper when you’re trying to read it. You end up hitting the dollar…
The thought of retiring can be scary. But it doesn’t have to be. Retiring is an opportunity to reset your goals, eliminate excess debt, and start fresh with a new chapter in your life. In particular, retirement can be a time to reset your focus on the things that matter in life — like eating healthful foods, spending…
It can be really challenging realizing that a loved one might require assistance outside what you can offer. If you’re having trouble providing your aging parents with the care they require, a good solution opted for by many is an assisted living community. Assisted Living is for older adults who love their freedom but just…