Reader Question: How much water should I drink while exercising? Should I be using a sports drink? Susan’s Answer: Whether you are an athlete in training or just starting a fitness program for the first time keeping your body hydrated is very important to the function of our body’s cells and our performance in our sport. When you are…
Throughout the last part of the 20th Century most people retired between 60 and 64. Now the average retirement age is actually rising. With the growing economic uncertainty, some people may think that early retirement is bad for society; that those who retire, especially those who decide to retire early, will not be pulling their…
Over 50 and feel like you have aged out of a career change? Feel like jobs are only available to the younger crowd? I am 51 years old and have had many changes in career over the years – and even just this year I made another change and got my real estate license. There…
I am one of those that thinks by the time I am 80 I will be sitting around feeling sorry for myself for all the things I cannot do anymore – I am sure some of you can relate! But when you see this story of the Iron Nun – you too will change your…
I am a digital kind of gal, so I have no fear of privacy or protecting myself online, but I know many of my 50-something friends do! Whether you are worried about privacy breaches on social media or being hacked through your email there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Heck even the…
There are some stories that are more amazing than others and this one is a story of perseverance, love and overcoming obstacles at any age. For years they have been making things happen that they were told could not be done all the while leaving a trail that lets others know that anything is possible…
Kathrine Switzer has made history pioneering running for women, but she does not reside in the past. She is passionate about health, and wants the best for every individual. She is an Emmy award-winner, has been named Female Runner of the Decade by Runner’s World Magazine, and this past year, she was inducted into the National…
Through my work with a senior home care agency, I have become more aware of the struggles our elders have. All too often, I hear of our elders fallen down, breaking a bone, or sometimes a much more severe accident will happen. So I think it’s important to focus attention on safety in our later years…
Power wheelchairs can help people who aren’t strong enough to propel a manual wheelchair. They allow you to travel long distances and work as a useful mobility device to get around supermarkets and shopping malls. Essentially, you gain freedom and independence – improving your life quality immensely. We’ve researched and collected the best power wheelchairs…
Senior living, or independent living, can open up a whole new world for the elderly and their loved ones. But with so many options available, it’s easy to get confused and overwhelmed. So we’ll start from the beginning: what does senior living mean? Well, in short, the term can be described as housing arrangements for…
