3 Keys for Preserving & Protecting Seniors’ Independence
Independence, much like overall health, is a state of being that can be empowered, in part, by these conscious behaviors and choices.
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What to Ask About Assisted Living
When seniors – or their families – start looking at assisted living communities there are several important questions everyone should ask. Most of these are pretty obvious – size, cost, location, etc. But then there are the less obvious – things that may not pop into your mind right away, but may actually turn out…
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Less Is More: Why Experiences—Not Things—Hold the Key to Happiness
Nothing against mansions and Mercedes, but research shows that the joy we derive from material things is fleeting and short-lived, while experiences are what really make for a more memorable and happy life.
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Joining the AARP
Ask the average person under the age of 50 what the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and the most popular answers you’ll probably get are “A great place to get discounts on hotels” and “A really powerful political interest group.” While the AARP is both of those things, it is so much more, and…
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7 Healthy Practices for Seniors to Adopt
With so many advances in medicine and people adopting a healthier lifestyle, the senior population is growing by leaps and bounds. According to the Administration on Aging, persons 65+ represent 12.9 percent (approximately 39.6 million) of the population (2009 Data) with estimates that by 2030, that number is expected to top 72 million people or…
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Charting a Path to Wellness in 2020 and Beyond
Sure, eating more fruits and vegetables is a start, but to achieve more holistic health and happiness in the New Year, try pursuing all-around wellness using this advice from leading experts.
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Best Websites for Seniors
While some people of the younger generation would say that senior citizens and the Internet don’t mix, more and more people of the retiring age are those who have been comfortable surfing the Web for a good two decades. Heck, most of the guys who claim credit for inventing the Internet (not just you, Al…
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Exploring Seniors’ Changing Role in the Workforce
Don’t look now, but seniors—not millennials—are the fastest-growing segment of today’s workforce. Here’s how working longer is changing seniors’ lives, and why the workforce of the future is being re-engineered with seniors’ more prominent role in mind.
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Senior Dining Has an All-New Recipe
Outstanding culinary quality and impressive optionality leads the way as senior dining programs adapt to fit the demands and expectations of a new generation of seniors.
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5 Preventive Health Habits That Matter Most
An all-around healthy lifestyle is the strongest defense against chronic diseases like cancer, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Here are 5 habits in particular that are critical for reducing overall risk…
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