Life After 50
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12 Best Credit Cards for Seniors
Seniors have different spending priorities and financial realities than those who are younger. This is often tied to the fact that seniors are living on a fixed income made up of retirement funds, Social Security or some combination of both.…
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25 Cities With the Most Working Seniors
Maybe it’s financial need. Maybe it’s a desire to stay active, or professional pride. Whatever the reason, seniors are working longer. A recently released study from Provision Living, which operates senior communities in the Midwest, shows that a substantial 20%…
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Best Cities for Single Seniors
Being single isn’t a status reserved just for the young. According to the Census Bureau, around 20 million Americans age 65 and older are currently single, and the good news is that it’s never too late to find romance. We…
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Why Is HIV/AIDS a Surprising Killer Among Seniors?
National HIV/AIDS Day and Aging Awareness Day fall on the same date — and for good reason. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, HIV/AIDS diagnoses are surprisingly common among seniors, and older adults with the illness face…
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19 Companies To Help Seniors Downsize and Relocate
Downsizing and relocating can be a difficult task at any age. But it can be even more daunting for senior citizens who have a lifetime of accumulations to sort through or special needs and health concerns to keep in mind…
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21 Reasons to Look Forward to an Empty Nest
The kids are gone, and the house is finally your own. And while there are plenty of mistakes you’ll want to avoid as empty nesters such as blowing your retirement savings on a spending spree or immediately remodeling a now-vacant…
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Don’t Overlook These 15 Great Perks and Resources for Seniors
The golden years bring golden opportunities. Many cultural institutions, retailers, supermarkets, and travel companies offer discounts to seniors. There are also many services available to help people navigate tricky issues…
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Why So Many Seniors Are Turning to CBD
Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a cannabis derivative that is taking the country by storm and quickly becoming a preferred supplement for seniors with all kinds of issues, ranging from anxiety…
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Fabulous RV Vacation Spots Where Only Seniors Are Allowed
Yes, kids are great — but if you’re used to senior-oriented living, as in a 55-plus community, then you might want to consider continuing that kid-free lifestyle when on the…
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16 Seniors Who Are in Better Shape Than You
We expect a professional runner, a swimmer or a gymnast to be in better shape than us. But what about otherwise average seniors? These 16 seniors transform the way we…
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13 Signs That It’s Time to Consider Senior Care
The decision to move a loved one into a senior care facility can be a very emotional and stressful decision. “While there is great talk about “aging in place” or…
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20 Mistakes Seniors Make When Dating
Dating is challenging at any age, but can be even more awkward and confusing when you’ve been out of circulation for decades. Feeling nervous and unsure of yourself, or making…
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17 Reasons Many Seniors Are Choosing Not to Get Married
Over the past few decades, the percentage of unmarried senior couples who are cohabitating has risen significantly. In fact, between 2000 and 2006 there was a 50 percent increase in…
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12 Winter Skin Care Tips for Seniors
According to the National Institute on Aging, “Our skin changes with age. It becomes thinner, loses fat, and no longer looks as plump and smooth as it once did.” As…
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12 Tips for a Healthy and Happy Marriage From Senior Couples
According to the Bowling Green State University National Center for Family & Marriage Research, only 7 percent of current marriages have made it to the 50-year mark, and only about…
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18 Myths About Seniors and Sex
Think your sex life is destined to cool off after 50 or so? We found a lot of evidence to the contrary and spoke to some experts who backed it…
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20 Adventures for Thrill-Seeking Senior Travelers
For many, 70 is the new 50, and boomers who have been pushing the envelope — and themselves — since they were kids are not willing to stop just because…
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14 Small Home Projects That Can Help Seniors Age in Place
The aging process is rarely kind, and limits to mobility become more pronounced as the years pass. Still, more than two-thirds of adults age 50 and older would prefer to…
