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 […]
Ways to Age Well
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.
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 […]
10 Warning Signs It May Be Time to Retire from Driving
Driving holds immense practical and emotional significance for many of us – but how do caregivers recognize when it is time for a senior to retire from driving? Especially if they don’t want to?
Like the Old Days – When Doctors Come to You
It’s easy to assume that the only option for seeing a doctor is to go out and visit them, but that isn’t actually the case. Services that provide doctors who make house calls are all around and they offer amazing support for seniors and caregivers.
The Truth About Older Drivers: Myths versus Facts
Despite its importance, driving can often be a challenging task and one that does place people at risk. For senior drivers, considering the risk is important, but are all seniors actually bad drivers or is that just a myth?