Retirement comes with some perks, including that you will be able to spend more time in your home. Perhaps you will want to do some remodeling, even set up a home office, or get a new entertainment system.

You will not only want to make your home more comfortable but you may want to add some safety features as well. With retirement, we also must face the fact that we’re aging, and with that comes risks and hazards we may not have faced before.

Here are some tips for making your retirement home safer and more comfortable.

Be Alarmed

While home alarms used to be fairly simple, they are now far more sophisticated and can integrate with smart devices that are voice activated, your watch, your phone, and more.

Not only will your alarm protect your home and call police in the case of an emergency, but they can be set up to respond to voice commands, call both authorities, first responders, and alert family by text message or automated phone call should you have an issue. On top of that, you can install cameras you can view from your smartphone or tablet anywhere you have access to the internet. [Read more…]

A lot of the time, aging is something that people fear. For some, it’s the thought of becoming old and gray, while for others it’s the thought of declining health and becoming dependent on others. However, times seem to be changing as people are seeing that you can age gracefully and being elderly can be some of the best years if your life. In light of this, as you continue aging, you may be thinking of ways to do so in the healthiest way possible. There are some common ways that you’ve probably heard a million times over, and perhaps a few others that you’ve never thought of. To spark your memory and ensure you’re aging in a way that you’ll be proud of, this article is going to give you a few tips for maintaining good health as you age.

Remain Physically Active

You have likely heard this time and time again, but remaining physically active as you age is a major key to healthy living. The first thing that may come to mind when you hear about remaining active is doing an insane workout at the gym, but that isn’t always necessary. Staying active is more about ensuring that you keep your body moving as this helps prevent illnesses as you age. If you’re wondering why exercise is so important for the elderly, it strengthens your muscle tissue which helps with mobility, helps to keep the heart muscle in shape which is beneficial in preventing cardiac problems, and also can help enhance your mood which is great for mental health. Overall, the many problems that are often associated with growing old can improve if you make a conscious decision to stay active, even if it’s only by taking long walks or stretching a few times a week. [Read more…]

By John Bonanni

You think you are ahead of the game, having dutifully sat on your 401 k like a plump chicken anticipating a mother lode hatch. You delude yourself, thinking you are the new thirty, at sixty plus years. You associate with those who could be your children; forgetting that your accumulated years have stored a wealth of experience and priceless advice. You plunge into new and contemporary environments, revel in brash viewpoints, spontaneous exploration, indulge in every youth-enhancing activity and feel good medication.  You buy all the over-the-counter help you can get your hands on.

Not satisfied with that, you coerce your doctor to prescribe a myriad of medications to alleviate depression, breathe easier from your lungs, urinate on schedule and perform on demand. Thanks to creative advertising, you have discarded the unhappy mask from your face, the overweight elephant off your chest, the billowing balloons of urgency that accompany you everywhere and the acquisition of a motorcycle to impress a potential date with your significant other. [Read more…]