Archive for September, 2009

Retirement: Later or Never

Monday, 28 September, 2009

Retirement doesn’t look like it used to; long gone are the days where seniors had the opportunity to claim Social Security around the age of 65 and put their working days behind them. Today, seniors are working into their 70s, 80s or 90s, because retirement … Continue reading

Choosing a Stress-Free Place to Retire

Friday, 25 September, 2009

Some places come with a more stressful quality of life than others. If you’re considering a move from your Phoenix home to another part of the United States; there are a few things to evaluate to determine if your retirement will be enjoyable and stress-free. … Continue reading

Mindfulness in 4 Steps

Monday, 21 September, 2009

Focus. Stop. Breathe. Relax. Four simple words that might seem impossible during your later years when you’re worrying about your health, planning for the future, and trying to keep up with personal and family activities. Learn mindfulness in 5 steps and put the focus back … Continue reading

Does the Mind Develop in Older Adulthood?

Friday, 18 September, 2009

Are you an older adult who feels like your body and mind are doing nothing but betraying you as you age? Well, don’t give up and allow what you perceive to be the aging process to take over, because according to Dr. Gene Cohen, author … Continue reading

The Health Benefits of Colored Vegetables for Seniors

Monday, 14 September, 2009

We don’t need to tell you again that vegetables and fruits are good for your health, but as fall is approaching and a plentitude of fresh produce will become available at Phoenix farmer’s markets and grocery stores, you need to know what to choose to … Continue reading

Can Life Expectancy be Predicted?

Friday, 11 September, 2009

If you could find out today how long you will live into older adulthood, based on the course of nature, would you want to know? There is no scientifically accurate way to make these predictions today, but there is a quiz that can estimate how … Continue reading

Swine Flu Vaccine and Seniors

Monday, 7 September, 2009

A Swine Flu vaccine is currently being developed, but believe it or not, seniors will not be part of the first priority list for receiving the vaccine. Here are some details about the H1N1 vaccine, when it will be available and who will be on … Continue reading

Omega 3’s Decrease Dementia

Thursday, 3 September, 2009

This might not be the first time that you’ve heard that fish is brain food, but a recent study has the evidence to substantiate it, and these are results you don’t want to miss if you’re a senior or approaching older adulthood. According to this … Continue reading