Friday, December 30
Making the move: Adjusting to living with your child's family
Grandparents in the U.S. today are helping to raise over 4.9 million grandchildren instead of retiring in peace and quiet. Here’s how to handle this situation.
What is barge cruising and how can I do it?
Learn about relaxing and luxurious barge cruising in Europe.
What the Occupy Wall Street movement has to do with you
Many retirees, particularly those in small business, want to know how Occupy Wall Street will affect them. Here's how.
What to expect of your yearly prostate exam
Find out what you can expect from your yearly prostate exam, and how critical it is to maintaining prostate health and preventing prostate cancer.
A marathon guide to races across the country
Running a marathon may seem like an uphill battle, but it is a dream that anybody can accomplish.
Thursday, December 29
Top 10 ways to quit smoking now and extend your life
Quitting smoking can greatly extend your life, but for many it’s easier said than done. Here are some tips to help you in your efforts to stop smoking for good.
Rethinking train journeys: Traveling the old fashioned way
Traveling by train in the US and Canada offers fewer hassles than air travel, gives travelers a better perspective of the country and can be surprisingly affordable.
Three ways to use your hobbies to give back this holiday season
With the recession on, it's hard to afford the holiday season. Your hobbies can foot the bill for you.
How to curb your shopping habit to cut spending
A shopping habit can destroy your finances and emotional life. Find out how to easily stop the habit. Use personal budgeting tools and simple tips to curb your out-of-control shopping.
The dinner table: How to avoid butting heads
Dinnertime doesn't have to be nothing but butting heads anymore. Keep reading for tried and true tips on family dinnertime peace and harmony.
Tuesday, December 27
Discovering your inner Charles Atlas: Bodybuilding tips for seniors
Are you interested in finding out if there’s a muscle-bound athlete lurking inside you somewhere? Find out what you need to get started safely.
Coping with enlarged prostate symptoms without medication or surgery
Although you should always see a doctor if you’ve got an enlarged prostate, there are methods of reducing symptoms without resorting to surgery.
Success secrets of making money with yard sale
Success tips for making money with a yard sale. What to do, when and how is explained.
Staying sane during the holiday travel season
Traveling with family during the holidays doesn't have to be stressful. Follow some simple steps to keep your sanity while flying or driving this holiday season.
Ways you can cope with the loss of a family member
Have you lost a family member and are hurting? Here are some special coping tips to help you feel better.
Monday, December 26
What are male enhancement supplements and are they safe to take?
Despite a multitude of inaccurate stereotypes, male enhancement products continue to positively impact the sex lives of millions of men.
Cruise ship spotlight: Destinations and onboard features
Finding a deal on a cruise requires being flexible on some points, and not so much on others.
Extreme couponing for the amateurs: How to save money without devoting all your time
Extreme couponing doesn't have to eat up all your time when you know what you're doing.
Passing on your wisdom: Volunteering as a youth mentor or tutor
Seniors volunteers help at-risk youth stay in school by mastering basic skills – and gain something in return, too. Learn how you can make a difference.
Needy stepchildren and how to keep things on an even keel without alienating your spouse
Keeping things on an even keel with your stepkids and spouse can be a challenge. Here are some helpful tips on winning the battle of the blended family!
Friday, December 23
4 yoga retreats that will help your mind, body and soul
Leave the hectic grind behind; Make your next vacation a relaxing journey of health, self-discovery and inner peace at a yoga retreat.
5 cozy books to read by the fire this winter
Simultaneously thought provoking, relate-able, and inspiring, coming of age novels provide great winter reading material for readers of all ages.
Sibling rivalry and your rights as a parent
Taking the feud out of your family: Advice to parents of grown, but still rivaling siblings.
Tips to seeing the world on a pensioner's budget
A restricted budget does not have to doom you to spending your retirement locked up at home.
Can't retire quite yet: Step-by-step transition plan
No matter how much you've saved, you need to keep these three points in mind for a successful retirement.
Thursday, December 22
Spa treatments that will rejuvenate and revive you
Don’t cower beneath your bed; get a rejuvenating spa treatment instead. Massage therapy, energy work, and bath spa treatments can put the pep back in your step.
Charity walks: Where to find them and how to get involved
You don't need to run a 5K to fund raise for charity. Charity walks help support a wide range of causes and are easy to get involved in alone or with a group.
Travelling to trace your ancestry and roots
Have you ever wondered how you got here? Uncover your true identity and connect with the family you never knew through genealogy travel.
How not to act if the apple falls far from the tree
Adult children don't always turn out to have our same values. Getting past differences can help you develop a healthy adult parent child relationship.
The part-time retiree: Top 10 part-time jobs to keep you spry and sprightly
Learn how you can stay active, healthy, and put some extra spending money in your pocket by working one of these top 10 best jobs for seniors.
Tuesday, December 20
Things you didn't know you could do on a smartphone
Your smartphone is even smarter than you think. Here are the hidden abilities that your phone may have been keeping from you.
5 cozy ski resorts to take the family during the holidays
Read about 5 of the best U.S. ski resorts and what you can expect from them when you treat the whole family to a Holiday vacation.
Must-see family holiday movies
These must-see mix of classic family holiday movies will appeal to multiple generations of your loved ones to make your holiday season even more festive.
Understanding and avoiding common PT diagnoses
After 55, common PT diagnoses involve headaches, Plantar Fasciitis, osteoporosis, joint wear and tear, and poor muscle tone. Stay in shape and exercise.
Put your home to work for you: Making money from unused space
With energy costs and taxes increasing each year, maybe it's time to think about putting your home to work for you.
Monday, December 19
Must-read books to inspire your traveler's soul
Explore the mysteries of the world and rediscover your love of adventure with the best traveling books on the shelf.
Planning and hosting a regional fare dinner party for your friends
A dinner party is really just an excuse to celebrate our friendships in what can otherwise be a hectic life, and one truly great way to do this is by exploring American culinary roots and the exciting plethora of regional American food ways.
What your eyes, hands, and hair are telling you about your health
Personal body language speaks through changes in our physical condition. It reflects what we choose to eat and how that choice affects our nutrition health and wellness issues.
Physically active ways to become involved in your community
Community volunteering offers an excellent opportunity to work exercise into your daily routine.
It ain’t over when it’s over: Pursuing career opportunities post retirement
Just because you’re retired doesn’t mean you’re off the market. Find out what 4 of the best career opportunities for retirees are, and how to get started.
Friday, December 16
New theater trends to check out for the theater-adverse
How theater fanatics and theater newbies can unite with universally captivating modern trends.
Easy-to-use budget apps and programs to help you stay on track
Keep your finances in check with the help of these handy smartphone budget apps.
Bad habits die hard: Support you need to kick them
A strong foundation of support and understanding breaks bad habits with ease.
Getting started with scrapbooking
If you've ever longed to create envy-inducing scrapbooks, take heart. Armed with materials from the local craft store or a computer program, you, too, can produce memory books worthy of applause.
Sea Trekkin': Underwater hiking in the Virgin Islands
Underwater hiking offers a unique perspective of the sea life surrounding the British Virgin Islands.
Thursday, December 15
Snowshoeing: The ideal winter sport for all ages
Snowshoeing is a sport that’s becoming increasingly popular today because it can be done by people of all ages, it’s a good form of exercise and it’s a good way to enjoy nature in the winter.
Birds of a feather ... a lifestyle change requires a mentor: Look to your friends!
Important reasons to choose a mentor from among friends during a lifestyle change program.
Tips on keeping a travel journal of your family adventure
Learn how to create a lively, descriptive family adventure travel journal you will cherish for a lifetime, including tips and tricks for crafting a journal that is uniquely memorable.
The twin beds: How to bring intimacy back into a relationship
Experience intimacy in your relationship. Get fit in four primary areas of life: Be able; Have the right mindset; Pump up the emotions; Establish a fellowship that transcends fleshly desires.
Wednesday, December 14
Smart contributions to retirement plans
You are the one that pays the price for poor retirement planning decisions. These three smart retirement savings tips will help enhance the financial security of your future.
Tuesday, December 13
You're Retired. Now what? Prioritizing Expenses
Retirement planning tips lead to happy and healthy golden years. Retirement financial planners, budgeting and smart money management make it work.
A food lover's travel guide through Europe
Food lovers from all across the globe flock to Europe to fill their stomachs. The continent is home to distinctive (and delectable) cuisine.
5 benefits to taking up tennis
Rather than just sit at home, where the only exercise you get on a daily basis is changing the channel on the remote or hitting the “get mail” button on your email window, learn tennis! You’re never too old to take up tennis; all you need to do is get a racket, some balls and find a court to play on.
Catching your Z’s with five easy household insomnia cures
Read up on several different methods you can try to cure your insomnia without having to resort to sedatives or sleep aids.
Hottie hotspots: Best places to meet a potential date
Do what you love and find someone to love: An easy way to meet potential dates is pursing your hobbies with others who enjoy them as much as you do.
Monday, December 12
What you probably don't know about COLA 2012
You've read all about the 3.6% COLA increase, but what about the facts the news organizations didn't tell you?
Seeking romance? Consider South America
You can spark and celebrate romance through South America visits, whether you prefer natural beauty, small islands or European-type sophisticated cities.
3 fun table games to play at your next gathering
Try these simple, but hilarious table games at your next dinner party!
Anxiety and stress management tips for the harried and the hurried
You’ve worked hard for your peace of mine. Find out what you can do to better manage your time and decrease the amount of stress in your life.
How to start your own heirloom vegetable garden
When starting your own heirloom vegetables, consult your taste buds for what you would like to grow.
Friday, December 9
Deductibles you didn’t know about
Find out how itemizing tax deductions and learning about little known deductions, from gambling losses to education expenses, can save you hundreds of dollars on your income taxes.
Where to celebrate winter around the globe
Winter festivals, from Japan to Rio, make ideal, off-beat vacation destinations. Choose one for your next getaway.
Trying Twitter: What you need to know to get started
A brief, basic tutorial to get you started on Twitter, starting with getting an account, finding people to follow, customizing Twitter and how to use hashtags.
De-stress your mind and body without killing yourself
Not everyone’s capable of running a mile to relieve stress. Here are three of the most effective stress relieving exercises that won’t hospitalize you.
The best back-saving gardening tools
The different tasks of gardening can take a toll on your back, whether it be soil preparation, the planting of seeds and starts, hoeing weeds, applying mulch, harvesting fruits and vegetables, or pruning and raking up debris at season's close. It's important, then, that you find tools which allow you to remain upright, rather than bent over.
Thursday, December 8
Must-have kitchen gadgets for cooks with arthritis
Unscrewing the stubborn top of a jar can strain anyone. But for those of us with arthritis, performing that simple act is practically impossible. In fact, many routine actions we once did without thinking--slicing, dicing, removing lids, grating--are now painful tests of strength. Increasingly, though, there is life--and cooking--after arthritis. Many manufacturers have responded to the aging population with gadgets great and small that makes it easier and less painful to make our way around the kitchen.
5 smartphone apps for a healthier lifestyle
Ready to drop the pounds and get healthy? These top smartphone apps make it easy to at right and exercise.
Find exciting people in your zip code with MeetUp.com
MeetUp.com is the largest network of local groups on the planet. Find other people interested in your favorite topics and hang out with them.
The Future of Social Security: Will Your Money Be There for You?
Are you concerned about whether Social Security benefits will be available to you when you retire? Here are a few points to consider.
Scenic cycling tours: Pedaling your way across the globe
Adventure cycling trips aren’t just for the grandkids! From day tours to two-week trips, scenic cycling tours cater to active seniors ready to explore and travel.
Tuesday, December 6
Giving back to others on a budget
Are you looking for ways to give back without breaking the budget? Here are a few ideas.
Considering Wheelchair Accessibility on Cruise Vacations
Cruise lines take great liberties with their definition of wheelchair accessible vessels. The following resources will help you avoid false accessibility claims:
Tips to successfully start jogging or running later in life
Jogging or running can help you maintain a healthy weight, combat diseases such as heart disease and cancer, and even help alleviate depression.
5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Body's Metabolism
Learn what the 5 most effective methods of boosting your body’s metabolism are, and discover the truth about the health benefits of black coffee.
The best lasagna recipes on the web
Lasagna feeds large crowds, makes delicious leftovers, and has as many variations as you have imagination. Many lasagna lovers cannot keep a good thing secret and have shared their favorite lasagna recipes online. While recipes are all over the web, AllRecipes.com contains a whole menu's worth in one place, all of which come with scrumptious reviews.
Monday, December 5
The best bargain shopping websites
Save money and time shopping online at bargain shopping sites. To get the best deals on the best items, you just need to be online. These sites offer unique products and they feature regular sales events and exclusive deals that you just can't get at a regular brick-and-mortar store. Here is a list of the best bargain shopping sites.
Getting the vital information about your prostate health
How do you know if you’ve got an enlarged prostate? What are the treatments available? Find out what your options are.
Tips for hosting a card game night
To host a successful game night, be clear on who's coming, choose games everybody knows, and keep the stakes low!
Options for dealing with a major unexpected expense
Beyond the basics: Approaching large debts in an intelligent and resourceful manner.
Choose the Galapagos Islands for your next family vacation
Visiting the Galapagos Islands offers visitors a chance to see one of the most protected places on earth. These islands have long been a nature preserve, and as such there are many regulations about what tourists can and cannot do. As a result, the animals are very friendly and the environment is pristine. Of the 19 islands in this archipelago, only some are open to tourists.
Friday, December 2
How to bridge a family divide
Families aren't always close. Often, it's not because family members want it this way, but that they feel this divide is too large to fix. With effort, however, you may be able to remedy the relationships if you're committed to bringing your family closer together.
Hospital stays: How to keep your mind and body active during your visit
Keeping mind and body active while hospitalized is easier than you think -- Even if you are confined to bed full-time!
Top 10 annual art and music festivals in the United States
Some people say that life begins at 40, but anyone who's ever been through it knows that things don't really kick into gear until after retirement. This is the time of life when you're finally free to pursue your interests with a freedom you've never had before, and to discover new passions. The following 10 annual art and music festivals are a great place to begin that discovery.
Budgeting and cost-savings: Bundling holiday gifts for the family
Cost-saving holiday gift bundles make gift giving meaningful, memorable and fun! Bring the entire family closer together using these gift bundling ideas.
Volunteer tourism: Making a difference on your next vacation
Are you ready to be a voluntourist? Learn how you can join older adults who are making a difference through volunteer vacations around the world.
Thursday, December 1
Going Green: 5 Things You Can Do to Save Money and Be Energy Efficient
Get energized to go green, become more energy efficient, and save money.
3 of the country's most beautiful public golf courses
If golfing at some of the country’s most beautiful courses is on your bucket list, then look no further. From the pounding of the Pacific surf to the calm of the deep desert, these three golf courses are some of the most scenic in the country. Pebble Beach Golf Links, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course and the courses at the Westin Kierland Scottsdale Golf Club all vie for the honor of being the most beautiful public course in the country. Of course, beauty is subjective, but these courses harmoniously blend Mother Nature’s finest with the sculpted elegance of world-class golf courses. What could be more beautiful than that?
The Broadway bucket list: Must-see theater and stage classics
One of the great things about reaching retirement age--or nearing it--is that you're finally able to take advantage of things you never had time for in the past. Like taking in some theater. If the extent of your theater-going experience has been limited to grade-school productions starring your very own kids or grandkids, consider expanding your horizons with some of the most popular stage productions still taking place.
How to manage seasonal allergies
Sniffly nose? congested chest? A few tips and facts about seasonal allergies with several tips to help deal with the agony of seasonal allergies.
Top 10 knitting, needlework, crocheting and quilting websites
The Internet has revolutionized the craft world. Whether we're beginners or experts, our ability to find instructions, tips, patterns and materials--not to mention loads of advice from blogging peers--is now unlimited. These 10 websites for knitting, crocheting, needlework and quilting stand out for breadth of information and advice, and easy navigation.
Volunteering with your dog
Your dog lives the good life. He has his own bed, his own personal butler (you, of course), and a lifetime supply of massages. Everyone he meets adores him. But could he get more out of life? Your dog enriches your life so much, maybe he could also enrich the lives of others while bringing the two of you even closer.
Top 5 scenic and low-impact hiking locations across the world
One of the best low-impact exercises guaranteed to keep you heart healthy and leg-strong is hiking. But not everyone is a world-class hiker, and there are some of us who just can't hoof it like we used to. Fortunately, there are plenty of low-impact hiking trails in some of the most beautiful locations across the globe that'll let you partake of the oldest form of entertainment: walking around and taking in the sights. Here are five of the best places to find gorgeous yet acceptably low-impact hiking routes.
Traveling with grandkids: Family-friendly Las Vegas vacation activities
Whoever said that Vegas was just for grownups probably hasn't paid Sin City a visit in quite some time. Long gone are the days of old when all you could really count on is scantily clad showgirls and losing your paycheck at the first blackjack table you hit. These days, Las Vegas has morphed into a wonderland of colorful activity for those young and old. If you're thinking of taking the grandkids on vacation with you, why not swing by Vegas and take advantage of some of these uniquely family-friendly activities?
The benefits of group exercise
Exercising with a group may make some nervous, but being accountable to a group can help many find the motivation they need to stick with their fitness goals.
Five holiday jobs for retirees
Retirees can get extra cash for the holidays by taking a seasonal job. Here are five places to look.
