Retirement

For a while now there’s been a growing awareness that reaching “retirement age” doesn’t necessarily mean we can or will actually “retire”. Even before COVID, many of us could not afford to retire when we reached our mid-60s because we had insufficient savings to allow us to go on without…

In “normal” times, this would be the time of year many of us make holiday or new year’s travel plans. However, given that there is no more “normal,” many are wondering whether and how we can make plans to travel around the world again, either domestically or even internationally. Well,…

The deadly impact of the coronavirus, especially among long term care residents, has certainly highlighted a fact of life that many of us would like to deny or avoid: that is, the difficult decision to have a loved one or even yourself live in such a facility. Infection control measures…

We’ve said it before but it’s worth repeating: Where you live may have a direct impact on your health and longevity. Evidence continues to mount about the differences in policies, protocols, and environment as you go from one state to another and it quickly becomes apparent that your choice of…

For some, 2020 will become known as “A Lost Year” when it comes to travel. Whether you’ve experienced vacations canceled or itineraries put on hold, many of us have had to cool our jets and coast in our backyards while we await an effective vaccine that will allow us to…

The connection is compelling: There’s a clear link between keeping your brain engaged and lowering your risk of dementia. And while there are lots of ways to activate your mind, chances are you haven’t previously experienced the opportunity to watch top-notch university lecturers from the privacy of your own home….