Most people already have pre-formed ideas about what retirement is going to look like. In many cases, joining a retirement community can sound pretty unappealing, which is one reason why people are reluctant to do so. But, growing old doesn’t mean that you have to sit around, play bingo and watch TV. Instead, there are […]
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Why Retiring Early Isn’t Actually as Great as It Seems
The idea of retiring early often seems like an ideal goal – especially for people that don’t particularly like their jobs. After all, retirement means that you have much less to stress about and you don’t have to work hard anymore. At least, that’s what it means in theory.
6 Powerful Tips For Talking To A Parent With Dementia
Dementia presents many challenges for caregivers but these tips can help to make communication a little bit easier.
How to Make the Home Safe for Seniors
Updated April 20, 2021 We typically think of the home as a fairly safe environment but that is never completely true. Accidents at home are incredibly common. Some lead to injury, while others can even be fatal. We often take steps to make sure children are safe at home. It’s time to make the home […]
La tercera edad en una sociedad enfocada en la juventud: La experiencia de dos mujeres Latinas
Muchas personas viajan a los Estados Unidos con una esperanza: al tan anhelado sueño americano y dicho sea de paso, alcanzar un retiro, próspero y lleno de alegrías al llegar a la adultez mayor.
It’s Time We Disrupt Our View Of Seniors And Aging
Stereotypes surrounding seniors are common but have you ever stopped to think about whether those stereotypes are even accurate? In most cases, they’re not. Furthermore, the way we view seniors has dramatic effects on the opportunities they have within society.