Better Living for the Ageless Generation
The months of May and June can sometimes catch gift givers off guard. With Mother’s Day and Father’s Day, as well as high school and college graduations, there are suddenly many people to shop for in your life in such a short time span.
To help our readers, Senior Outlook Today has prepared its 6th Annual Gift Guide for Moms, Dads and Grads:
If you’re looking for a gift idea, our gift guide features a wide variety of gift ideas in the categories below:
You have probably heard the phrase “good fences make good neighbors.”This could be true however, establishing a happy relationship with your neighbors requires more than just a fence. Good relationships in the neighborhood thrive on mutual respect, maturity, cleanliness and being considerate of your neighbors. Did you know that the benefits of healthy lawns go beyond the beauty aspect and can impact your community and neighbors positively? Be sure to check out https://www.cozydownhome.com/best-pole-saw for the best pole saws to keep your trees pruned and your property looking its best at all times.
Here’s why doing your lawn work is important to having a happy relationship with your neighbors.
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Trusts used to be must-haves for avoiding estate taxes; in 2000 the federal estate tax exemption was only $675,000.00. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act rendered trusts for tax planning purposes largely unnecessary, which begs the question: Are trusts still necessary? The answer depends on what you have and what your goals are. Here are some situations where a trust still might be considered a “must”.
Planning for Incapacity. Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, an alarmingly upward trend. While people of all ages can experience an accident or illness that leads to their incapacity, those who are older are especially at risk. Since a Will does nothing to manage your estate until you die, trust planning for incapacity helps create a seamless transition of decision making and money management if you lose the ability to manage your own affairs, without having to go through a time consuming and expensive guardianship proceeding.
Avoiding Probate. Probate is a clunky word that just refers to the legal process of transferring ownership of your property after your death. In states like California or Illinois, these proceedings are notoriously difficult (and expensive). Fully funding a trust is a strategic step toward avoiding the probate process, as well as protecting your privacy during life and at your death.
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In his distinguished career, actor Ted Danson has played many iconic roles, including a cantankerous but caring doctor. In real life, the 70-year-old says good relationships with health care providers are critical for healthy aging.
“I like the personal relationship with a fellow human being who has compassion, and offers a solid plan to fix whatever is going on with both body and mind,” says Danson. “If something is going on with me, or I’m afraid something is, usually just knowing the facts not only relaxes me, but empowers me, because the doctor will tell me what to do to make it better.”
Danson is currently promoting whole person health with Cigna, which serves older adults in 16 states through its Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. He’s encouraging people to talk to their health care providers about emotional and physical health, including preventive care, as well as common issues like stress, anxiety, loneliness and sleeplessness, which can impact overall health, according to experts.
[Read more…]If you have never gone for a massage of any kind, then you are missing out one of the best things in life. You may have already heard how it is calming and relaxing, but unless you experience it, you will never know exactly how good it feels to just sit there and enjoy the pampering.
Now, you may say that the work pressure is too much and there is not enough time to go out for a massage. So, here’s the solution for you – mobile chair massages for the office. If you are the manager of an office, you can think about setting up massage sessions for your employees and, of course, yourself. If you are an employee, you can pitch the idea at the next office meeting on group health and productivity.
Several new and old studies show how beneficial it can be to take part in short duration chair massages. We will give you the top six reasons you should hop on the next massage chair when you get the chance –
[Read more…]As most couples know, sex can be fantastic when you first get together, and often couples cannot get enough of one another. However, when you have been together for a while, you have a place together, perhaps even have a young family, this side of the relationship often suffers. It can be difficult to get time to spend with one another at all when you have so many other commitments so finding the time to get physical on a regular basis can seem nigh on impossible.
If you want to ensure you have a well-balanced and satisfying relationship, it is important to work on this side of things. Of course, when you have work, kids, and other commitments, you cannot go at it all the time like you may have done when you first met. However, you can still have fun and enjoy putting some magic and spark back into your bedroom activities. In this article, we will look at a few of the ways in which you can do this.
[Read more…]One of the challenges of senior citizens is poor health. No matter how strong or agile you once were, as your age starts increasing, many systems on the body weaken. This is why many people are afraid of old age. Well, if you’re a senior or you are taking care of an elder, maybe your parents, or relatives, there is good news here for you. Perhaps you’ve heard about the health benefits of marijuana but doesn’t know how it affects you. Well, it’s time to join the millions of people who’re enjoying these benefits through Cannabidiol. Yes, CBD has some health benefits for seniors too.
This non-psychoactive part of marijuana can cure many health conditions without intoxicating the user. There are many forms which are suitable for you or ageing parents, uncles or even friends. You can find CBD as a topical cream, oil vapour, edibles or ingestible tinctures. All these forms of CDB can change the lives of a senior citizen. Gone were the days when people abhorred marijuana because some were abusing it. Nowadays, the oil extract from the plant is changing lives and very important for our ageing population. Check out some of the benefits of Cannabidiol for the seniors.
[Read more…]Everyone needs to have hobbies to fill their free time and to enjoy themselves, but this becomes particularly important as a senior. When you no longer have to worry about work, it opens up an enormous amount of time, and it is important that this is filled with activities that you enjoy and encourage you to get out the house, be active and socialize with others. There are many great hobbies for seniors to consider so if you or a loved one is seeking a new activity to try then read on for a few hobbies which are well-suited to seniors.
If you have an interest in nature and the ocean, then diving could be a terrific hobby as it can show you the great beauty of the world beneath the surface. It is also an activity that can take out of your comfort zone and take a while to master. The PADI advanced open water course is perfect for developing your skills after an open water course and will allow you to try out a few different types of dive.
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