Most people believe that life is better shared with a partner, however divorces happen, partners die and it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves alone in their later years. Some people prefer it that way, but if you’re single and looking for love or […]
Loneliness is a major problem for older people. Generally as we age we tend to get more isolated ant that often leads to loneliness which in turn can start a downward cycle into depression. That’s a very bad place to be, so it’s worthwhile taking […]
I’ve been saying for years that retirement involves major changes and many people face lifestyle challenges that no one told them about. While the transition from full time work to some form of retirement can be difficult, there are also some great opportunities. One of […]
Here’s how you can prepare your own retirement plan A successful retirement is about more than just organising your money. If you don’t manage the lifestyle challenges that retirement brings, you might be financially secure, but you may not be having much fun. The secret […]
A retirement planning work book that guides you through the major issues that most people need to consider, as they approach the next stage of their life.
We may think that seniors are far calmer and more together than stressed out, neurotic younger people. However, mental health issues can become more of a concern as we grow older. Research shows that mental health can plunge following retirement. Retirement is a transitional time during which […]
A retirement planning work book that guides you through the major issues that most people need to consider, as they approach the next stage of their life.
When we get past 60, our attitude plays a major role in determining how the rest of our life will pan out. When we understand a little about the mind / body connection, it becomes obvious that how and what we think affects both our […]
At last you’ve both retired and hopefully your financial planner has said you can afford it. From here on in, life’s one happy holiday – or is it? What you probably haven’t been told is that retirement brings a whole range of new challenges that […]
I recently came across an article circulated by the John Hopkins University in the USA which I thought was worth sharing. The memory centre in the brains of seniors who volunteered in public schools for two years maintained their size, rather than shrinking as part […]