Move over, tennis. Pickleball is the new game in town — at least for the 55-and-older crowd. Pickleball, a court sport played indoors or out, uses paddles, a hard plastic ball, and a net. And more […]
Staying socially active has always been good advice for staying happy and healthy. Now research shows just how meaningful those conversations and connections can be. People who are more socially active in their 50s and […]
That loud trudging sound in your workplace may be boomers marching into work — in numbers and for lengths unseen in the past 50 years. The long-held dream of retiring by age 65 (or earlier) […]
When it comes to your health, a good cry may be better for you than a clenched fist. That’s because anger can lead to more health risks in older people than sadness, according to a […]
The World Health Organization this week issued its first international guidelines for lifestyle changes to stave off dementia. Meanwhile, however, a new study from the University of Michigan finds that older Americans are reluctant to discuss the subject with […]
When you’re try to gauge how much you need to save for a comfortable retirement, a million dollars probably sounds like a pretty reasonable number to shoot for. But will a million dollars fund your retirement well […]
If you’re considering the most affordable cities for retirement, a new ranking makes a strong case for Ohio. The folks at GoBankingRates.com ranked the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how much annual retirement income would be […]
There are plenty of ways a brand can earn our loyalty. Factors like product quality, price, and convenience come into play, but so do things like nostalgia and a brand’s social values. To find out which […]
Do you wish you had more time with new grandchildren? Then lobby your employer to follow the lead of Cisco, which offers grandparents on its payroll an extra three days off, paid. Karen Wiens is […]
Coping with a loved one’s dementia is difficult enough at home, where they’re surrounded by familiar faces and objects. Going out to social activities can become a major ordeal, and many caregivers and patients suffer […]
A recent study claims that college-educated workers on average hit their salary ceiling in their 40s and early 50s. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. Earning power varies significantly based on gender, and the […]