Life After 50

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    Here’s What To Do When the Kids Finally Move Out

    So your youngest is gone and not coming back (fingers crossed …)? Now is the time to transform a bedroom or bonus room or any other space that became the kids’ hangout into something you’ve long dreamed of. Read on…

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    The Oldest World Leaders Currently in Power

    Queen Elizabeth II, who had been the oldest world leader still in power, has died, Buckingham Palace announced. The queen — who celebrated her 96th birthday and 70 years on the throne this year — has had her fair share of health…

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    The Big Challenges Seniors Face in Everyday Life

    The so-called golden years can be filled with frustrating issues, from the simple to the complex. Despite each human being’s uniqueness, there are some common challenges that those who reach an advanced age experience. Thankfully, one sensory challenge just got…

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    Napping Can Raise the Risk of Heart Disease in Older Adults, Recent Study Says

    Daytime napping might increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, according to a new study of older adults from the American Heart Association (AHA). The research, published in late July, looked at 12,268 Swedish twin individuals to investigate links between sleep…

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    Best Cruises for Senior Couples Under $100 a Night

    Cruising in your golden years just makes sense. No driving, no stairs, 24/7 room service, and a calendar packed with activities and shore excursions. It’s a low-effort holiday for time-rich seniors eager to keep seeing the world. With some careful…

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    23 Things You Need to Know About Dementia and Alzheimer’s

    As baby boomers continue to advance in age, dementia and Alzheimer’s are in the spotlight more than ever — especially considering today’s Americans are living longer lives than previous generations. While Alzheimer’s primarily impacts the aging population, dementia is not confined…

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    12 Budget Vacation Destinations for Seniors

    Seniors with time on their hands and an itch to explore will find that these destinations offer plenty to do and places to stay, all at affordable prices.

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    16 Millennial Jobs That Are Perfect for Seniors

    Though millennials may be the age group most strongly associated with the gig and sharing economies, it’s their grandparents who are reaping many of the benefits as part of the…

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    ‘Golden Visas’: How Much Coveted Citizenships Can Cost

    Whether to avoid high taxes, to escape quarantines and skirt travel bans, to increase travel options, or just for the prestige, wealthy people have been jumping through hoops to secure…

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    42 Travel Discounts for Seniors

    Having more time for travel is one of the biggest perks of being retired, and this list of travel discounts can help seniors cut their vacation costs. Starting at age…

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    Strange Last Wishes: Funerals with Bizarre Twists

    The majority of people stipulate how to distribute their assets to their loved ones in their will and wind up with a mundane, run-of-the-mill funeral when they die. But there…

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    Products and Services to Make Seniors’ Lives Easier

    Older adults, people with disabilities, and folks recovering from injury can all benefit from products to make everyday tasks easier. From bathroom aids and medication management to kitchen gadgets and…

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    So You Want to Be Snowbird? Why Not to Buy a Second Home

    It’s a tantalizing option for retirement if you can afford it: Buy a house in a warm-weather state and split your days between a vacation home and your permanent house.…

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    Retirement Communities With Homes Under $100,000

    There is no shortage of pricey retirement communities across the United States. Yet believe it or not, it is still possible to get a decent place for $100,000 or less.…

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    The Most Luxurious Retirement Communities in America

    Everyone has different needs later in life, be it assisted living, memory care, or maintaining independent living. Some communities specialize in providing these services in lavish settings with spectacular, luxury…

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    Stop Believing These Ridiculous Myths About Aging

    Aging is a battle we all fight, and there are countless products designed to tap into our collective vanity — and wallets. It’s important to keep in mind, however, that…

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    Best and Worst States for Older Workers

    While the pandemic has sparked early retirements, there are also plenty of workers 65 and up who aren’t quite ready to punch the clock for the last time. How the…

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    The Hidden Costs of Relocating for Retirement

    When it comes to retirement, minimizing living expenses is a key part of making a nest egg last for as long as possible. Quite often, that effort involves relocating to…