If every year around this time you start to feel depressed, it may not be a simple case of the “winter blues.” Did you know that there is an actual clinical condition called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?While it can affect people of all ages, it can be...
When YouTube was created in 2005, it became the first video-sharing website on the Internet. The purpose of the site was explained in its original slogan “Broadcast Yourself.” Anyone can join YouTube and upload videos; whether you are a member or not, you can find...
If you’re nearing retirement or recently retired, the idea of moving into a retirement community may seem very appealing, not only for the social aspect of meeting people your own age, but also for the prospect of a smaller home that requires little or no maintenance....
Hobbies. Traveling. Sleeping in. Spending more time with loved ones. These are probably the things that pop into your mind when you think about your plans for retirement. Unfortunately, there is a less pleasant aspect of retirement planning that many people tend to...
The Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act was passed into law at the end of 2019. It is the most comprehensive retirement account legislation in over a decade and it increased the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) age for all retirement...
The ice, snow and cold temperatures of winter can make life challenging for anyone. Cold weather and slippery sidewalks can cause a wide range of injuries and illnesses, especially for seniors. The healing process takes longer as we get older. Severe winter injuries...
Moving to a retirement community is about making your life easier, not more complicated. Typically, when you move into a retirement community you are downsizing your home. There’s no longer a need to worry about children living with you. Cutting back on space...
