Retirement is one of those things that we rarely sit back and think about. Until it’s too late and the year is looming. Why wouldn't we want to think about the future? Even though it feels like years away, the preparation and plans you make now, could help provide a great time of your life. Retirement is where you leave your employed work. Time to relax and live a little. But … [Read more...]
Welcoming Senior Citizenship-10 Pre-Retirement Mistakes You Should Avoid
As you approach your golden years, you have a lot to look forward to. More time with family, less time stuck behind a desk, and a new life filled with adventure, fun and happiness. While retirement is an exciting period in a person’s life, there are also some challenges that await new retirees without proper planning. Here are ten mistakes you should avoid making … [Read more...]
What Will You Do In Retirement?
After working your whole life towards retirement, it can almost seem too good to be true when you finally reach it. Many people get overwhelmed when they reach their retirement and have a hard time figuring out what to do with their new found freedom and extra time on their hands. Previously, when people finally reached retirement age, they didn't do much because they weren't … [Read more...]
Activities to Increase Mobility as You Age
Are you finding it harder and harder to get around as you get older? Join the club! The good news is that having limited mobility should not keep you from being active. There are many ways to be active, exercise is critical to maintaining your heath as you age. If you’re having issues with mobility, no one is going to ask you to run a marathon, but there are a lot of low … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Keep your Mind Active Well into Retirement Age
Our brains are like muscles – we must use it or we lose it. It is just as important to exercise our minds to keep it active and healthy, as it is to exercise our bodies. We aren't much good if we have one but not the other. Studies have shown that as we age, we may lose brain cells, which affects our long term and short term memories. It doesn't have to be that way, however. By … [Read more...]