Better Living for the Ageless Generation
When it comes to curtains, we know what we like and we know what we don’t
So before you swallow back that disdain for your old curtains and tell yourself it’s not the right time to make a change, stop. It is time to make a change. Let’s start choosing the right curtains for your home with a foolproof guide to determining what exactly you want and need.
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If you have decided to put your home up on the market, you’ve probably looked into home staging at one point or another. For those who are unaware of what home staging is, it is where a home seller intentionally prepares both the interior and exteriors of your home in order to make it look as impressive as possible, in a bid to attract and tickle the fancy of potential buyers. The aim of the game is to get an offer that is as high as possible, and the quality of your home staging is often the determining factor for the price you fetch. In this article, we will look at everything you should know about home staging, so read on to find out more.
[Read more…]Retirement can be a problem for some people in terms in their health. Retirement naturally comes as we get older, and older bodies (and minds) can have more health issues than younger ones, so retirement and declining health can easily be thought to come together. This certainly doesn’t have to be the case, of course, and there are many ways that you can stay healthy in retirement and enjoy your non-working years. Read on to find out just some of them.
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It can be tempting to take your time and do relatively little during retirement, but while that is fine for a short time, it’s not a good idea to do it for the foreseeable future; if you want to stay fit and healthy, you need to do things to achieve that end.
Continuing, or starting, to learn things is a great way to do it. Your brain should be kept as active as your body, and by enrolling in classes that can teach you about anything from history to art to architecture to math and so much more, you will always have something to keep your brain busy. Not only that, but the social aspect of these classes is important too – making new friends also helps to keep us healthy.
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Let us be honest with ourselves: how many people save enough money for their retirement? And are you saving enough anyway?
If your answer to the second question is ‘no’, then you are not alone. If you are not sure either, you are still in the company of many people today. Many people are increasingly finding it very difficult to save for retirement, even if they are not spending their money too much on casino site or other forms of spending.
Sometimes though, you might spend so much time avoiding your finances than is required. However, the consideration of a different approach is necessary – instead of doing the same tried and tested things while expecting different results, it is better to redirect your energy to doing different strategies.
In the quest to make your life less complicated, here are some strategies you can use to make your financial burden easier and ensure your retirement is as smooth as possible. [Read more…]
Are you prepared for the shorter days and more inclement weather of fall and winter? It might be a good time to assess your driving skills and make sure that you are being as safe as possible on the road. Even a slight fender bender can result in painful injuries like sprains, broken bones and whiplash which can require you to wear a specialty neck brace and take time off from driving.
Driving has always been a hallmark of independence for seniors and giving up your license can feel like a devastating blow. You can actually take proactive steps now to ensure your safety on the road as well as keep your driving skill set sharp.
Don’t miss these essential tips for older drives: [Read more…]
By Jess Stonefield
All of us who have kids know there was an awkward moment when we realized we needed to have “the talk” with our children. I’m there right now with my 10-year-old, in fact, and it’s brutal. But what many of us don’t realize is that as our aging loved ones grow older, it is equally important to have a talk with them—not just about financial documents, living wills and power of attorney, but about how they want to live and be cared for at end of life. The holidays are a great time to start a larger conversation about aging—and to include our own needs and desires in the conversation.
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Nearly 90 percent of seniors would prefer to age at home. But that statistic only tells us where they want to age. The greater question is: how? The following are a few questions that will help guide your conversation and gain a better understanding of how your mother. father, or grandparents wish to spend the final years of their lives. It may also allow greater fulfillment for you as a caregiver, as well.
What makes life worth living? Having a long life is not the same as having quality of life. What can you be doing now to improve the quality of life your loved one is living–as well as your own? What is important to them? To you? What turns a normal day into a good day? Is it going to church? Caring for a pet? Spending time with their grandchildren? Small things make all the difference to all of us. Find easy, workable solutions that can make both of your lives better when it counts–right now. [Read more…]
Long gone are the days when people usually read books that they buy from libraries. Nowadays, you can find most books available online for direct reading. Alternatively, you can download them and read them whenever you want to with the use of a mobile device or computer.
The great thing about the internet is that you can now find thousands of free books to read online. They are usually offered in PDF format, which is preferred because of the different advantages offered. You just need to know how to download and then read the PDF books. [Read more…]