You may have certain criteria as you search for retirement communities that fit your lifestyle. One of those items could be having plenty of opportunities to continue to learn and engage. Not only would you want these opportunities as part of independent living, but for all levels of care if you should ever need it.
Want an exercise that burns calories, relaxes muscles, boosts the immune system, lowers blood pressure, relieves pain, decreases negative thinking and eases depression and anxiety symptoms?
That’s a laugh!
No, really…laughter does all of these things.
Now that you’re retired, you can use your age to your advantage. Count these 14 benefits of growing older:
Topics: Wellness
Most older people believe in the phrase “older and wiser”. Each of us can point to situations where we behaved better as older people than we did when we were young.
However, recently, researchers have examined the phrase and found that older people aren’t necessarily wiser. That conclusion makes sense, of course, but why do so many of us believe we are wiser?
Topics: Wellness
Some older people view wrinkles as badges of honor. To them, each line and wrinkle symbolizes triumph over adversity.
Nevertheless, most of us want to look younger. We want our appearance to reflect our vivacious perspective on life.
We all want to experience love, don’t we? Your heart soars, and your attention focuses on the one you love.
When love is good, it’s also good for you, according to research studies.
And although some studies equate love with marriage, since 88% of U.S. residents marry for love, it’s a valid equation.Topics: Wellness
In our youth-oriented culture, everyone wants to feel and look younger.
However, science points out the benefits of feeling younger. Researchers at University College in London discovered a link between feeling your age and cardiovascular mortality. Positive attitudes about aging may help older adults stay healthy and sharp minded, according to a study published in “Personality and Individual Differences.”
Now is the winter of our discontent.
-Richard III, William Shakespeare
For some people, though, every winter is one of discontent.
Whether that blah feeling is caused by Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), post-holiday despondency, lack of exercise or ongoing depression, Chicago’s gray days and howling winds do nothing to alleviate them.
Don’t you hate those advertisements and articles that try to sell you on the virtues of technology for seniors? They always take a condescending tone as if older adults can’t possibly understand technology.
That’s not your parent. Your parent is a Fitbit-wearing, smartphone-using, Facebook-loving techie. They book travel with TripAdvisor, stay at Airbnb homes, and use Uber. They record videos with their smartphones and post them on their YouTube channel....
Topics: Independent Lifestyle
If you’re wondering what the big deal is about FitBit, welcome to the wonderful world of smartphone exercise apps! These are apps you can download from Google Play (Android phones) or iTunes/App Store (iOS), in many cases for free.
Topics: Social Connections
A vacation away from your current environment is good for you. Whether you take a cruise to Alaska or help build houses for Habitat for Humanity, walking different roads, visiting unfamiliar locations, and sleeping in different beds benefit your health.
Topics: Wellness
