Activities

Once you’ve finally made the decision to “retire” (or at least transition to a different type and style of “post-retirement” work), your priorities for living- be they cost, quality of life, leisure time, or something else- may lead you to decide it’s time to move. Maybe you want to prioritize…

With continued disappointing news about forthcoming drugs to address Alzheimer’s, you might begin to despair that there’s little you can do to prevent an Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis and that you may as well throw up your arms in distress. However, as we’ve pointed out in previous posts, there are…

While some of us were spending long hours during the pandemic leading sloth-like, sedentary existences, apparently many took advantage of the forced downtime to pick up a paddle and take up pickleball, a sport once considered of interest only to older adults. In fact, pickleball is now rated the fastest…

With pandemic restrictions lifting and mask mandates falling, maybe you’re thinking about heading back out there to explore the dating scene in your area. If so, you’ve likely got plenty of company. Current estimates are that of the 54 million adults 65+ in our country, 43% of them are single….

Have you become obsessed? Do you wake up every morning and immediately head to your computer to start playing? Well, if you’re part of the groundswell of people who are committed to playing Wordle every day, you know what the hysteria is about. Started during the pandemic as a simple…

The French philosopher and writer Voltaire is thought to have once said, “I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health.” Despite living in the 18th century, Voltaire was onto something relevant and recognized today: a focus on positive thinking not only will help with your…