Did you know that one in three older adults has trouble hearing? Hearing loss can happen due to a range of factors, including genetics, increased headphone use, illness, and age. While many people accept problems with hearing as an inevitable part of growing older,...
As the song says, it’s summertime and the livin’ is easy. At least, you want to do everything possible to ensure the living is easy this summer. When the hot, humid East Coast summers hit, the last thing you want to do is cook a hot meal. If you’re helping care for an...
Are you nearing retirement age or already retired and thinking about your future? Someone may have asked you how you feel about being a Solo Ager. What is aging solo and how does it impact your retirement plans? As baby boomers grow older, many find themselves...
Looking for a place to retire with fantastic activities nearby? Our active adult living community, Friends Village, puts you within easy reach of delightful attractions near Woodstown, New Jersey. Located less than an hour from Philadelphia and just a couple of hours...
Where should I retire? That is the question many of us ask as we contemplate the next chapter in our lives. You love your own home, but you know staying there means more cycles of clearing snow, mowing lawns, raking leaves … and repeat. The to-do list seems to go on...
Now that you have decided to move to a life plan community, the next hurdle is deciding how to decorate your new apartment. If you are downsizing from a larger home, it may be decades since you were an apartment dweller. Downsizing does not mean you have to ditch all...
Gracefully aging or forever young? That seems to be the eternal question. But today’s emphasis on living a beautiful, camera-ready life means more people are looking in the mirror and deciding they need a little help. Most may choose a day spa visit for a little...
The baby boom generation has turned what it means to get older upside down. While we may have to accept physical limitations as we age, there are no longer any rules when it comes to things to do in retirement. Longevity expert Susan Wilner Golden says we should not...
How many times have you heard the old adage “You are what you eat”? It turns out there is more to it than we thought. Scientists have shown a connection between gut health and the brain. Understanding this can make you feel better and maybe even live longer. How Are...
Ben Franklin famously advised us to never put off until tomorrow what we could do today. If you have trouble following those words of wisdom, you are not alone. A recent global study found that about 20% of adults are chronic procrastinators who sabotage themselves by...
Did you know around three-quarters of Americans over 50 would like to stay in their current homes as they age, according to a 2021 AARP survey? Perhaps you are among them. But have you considered the implications of growing older in your own house? When it comes to...
Good health is about more than physical fitness and avoiding disease and injury. A growing body of research also shows that resilience in older adults is a significant factor in achieving high quality of life. Resilient aging can influence physical and mental health...