Your senior years should be a time of rest and relaxation, when you can enjoy the money you’ve put away for retirement. Unfortunately, seniors tend to be prime targets for online scammers. Every year, innocent seniors in the United States are scammed out of more than $3 billion dollars by various fraudsters. Don’t be one …
How to Stay Young at Heart
As many seniors will attest, age is simply a number. There are numerous examples of people accomplishing amazing things in their sunset years, including the man who made 27 feature films after age 55, the 86-year-old woman who competed in gymnastic competitions (and often won), and the man who began running marathons at age 81. …
How to Keep in Touch with Your Family
Although many people believe that love, family, and friendship are absolutely essential components of a good life, too often they let other things get in the way of their relationships. Their siblings may move away. Their children may become busy with their own children. Their grandchildren may be wrapped up in their schoolwork and hobbies. …
The Benefits of Journaling
Have you ever kept a journal? Although many people associate journaling with childhood, regularly writing down your thoughts and experiences is beneficial at any age. In fact, many seniors find that journaling isn’t just a fun way to pass the time – it has the power to impact their mood, their memory, and even their …
How to Video Chat
Do you remember when video chatting still seemed like a far-off, futuristic technology? These days, it’s as commonplace as calling someone on the phone. If you’ve never given it a try, this is the perfect time to learn how to video chat. We’re all stuck at home to help curb the spread of COVID-19, and …
Fun Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is about love of all kinds – not just romantic love – so we encourage everyone to take advantage of it. What other annual occasion gives you an opportunity to lavish all of your loved ones with affection and appreciation? So whether you’re single or happily coupled, check out our list of fun …
What Is Winter Like in Florida?
If you’ve ever wondered why so many people choose to retire in Florida, look to the Sunshine State’s winters. Unlike many Americans, Floridians never have to worry about scraping ice off their windshields, shoveling snow off their driveways, or bundling up in scarves and mittens. So what is winter like in Florida?
Giving Back This Holiday Season
In the midst of all this Christmas chaos – shopping for presents, watching your favorite holiday movies, listening to carols, baking cookies – it’s important to remember that some people aren’t as fortunate as you. In your own community, there may be families struggling to put food on the table or to provide gifts for …
How to Get in the Christmas Spirit
We’re a week into December, which means radio stations are blasting Christmas music nonstop, the mall is bustling with holiday shoppers, many homes are decorated with sparkling lights, and Christmas tree lots have popped up around town. Everyone seems to be getting into the swing of things, but perhaps you’re just not feeling very festive …
The Best Thanksgiving Movies
Everyone loves a horror movie on Halloween and a charming, feel-good flick on Christmas, but what are the best Thanksgiving movies? Before the big meal, a lot of families watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade or NFL football match-ups, but what about after dinner, when your belly is full of pumpkin pie and you’re ready …