If you want to thrive regardless of age or stage of life or if you or someone you know is suffering from the aging blues, you will want to check out Lori Campbell’s newly released book, Awaken Your AgePotential. I … Continue reading
Here’s a link to a very interesting trend in senior housing. Can you imagine living in a college dorm-like setting (without the need for studying) in your retirement years? Senior citizen housing option offers community feel – USATODAY.com.
The number one concern regarding retirement security in various surveys is rising healthcare costs. Bureau of Labor statistics show healthcare costs as a percentage of household expenses rise from 8% in our 50s to 15% in our 70s—nearly doubling! But … Continue reading
“I expected to be in a better place. The golden years have become rusty years.” That was a sobering quote from a retiree in Boston, sharing his real-life experience in a video interview and looking back at some early-life decisions … Continue reading
There’s more and more research showing that what is good for the heart is good for the brain. For your heart, good nutrition and exercise lead to lower weight, less chance of stroke, reduced risk of diabetes, and less risk … Continue reading
As a young person, all work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. In retirement, all play and no work makes Jack a bored old man. A variety of activities in retirement, including work of some sort, is still … Continue reading
Mom was right; eating our fruits and vegetables really is good for us—especially as we age. Research indicates that fruits and veggies that are rich in color may carry strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory abilities. Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties are especially … Continue reading
Q. 1. What is the chief end of man? A. Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him forever. That’s from the Westminster Shorter Catechism. And for me, at least, it sums up our purpose as human … Continue reading
A study published in the journal Neurology in 2010 indicates that walking one mile a day significantly lowers your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease (dementia)—by about 50%! Not bad for taking a short walk each day. The study found that … Continue reading
How will you spend your time in retirement? My wife is a knitter (she knit the Dale of Norway sweater I’m wearing, based on the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City), so she’s ahead of me: she already has … Continue reading
Maximizing Retirement Readiness 