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A Quick Guide to Enrolling in Medicare and Optimizing Your Coverage

August 23, 2022 By Charley Sunday

Enrolling in Medicare is a complicated — but necessary — process that most seniors have to face. Not only do you have to navigate the complicated enrollment procedure, but you also have to sift through several different plans to find one that meets your medical and financial needs. Here are some quick tips and resources from Alive65 that can help you along the way.

More on Late in Life Parenting

September 27, 2017 By Georgia Lee

September 27, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Parenting later in life is a big decision, but has some enormous rewards.  If you’re still considering taking on the challenge of raising a child, here are 3 more things you need to know. 1. Raising Infants Whether you’ve had infants of your own or not, raising a baby will be a major wakeup call. […]

Filed Under: Community, Family, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: adoption, children, family, foster, fostering, parenting

How to Exercise Your Mind

September 13, 2017 By Wesley Smith

September 13, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

As we get older, we’re encouraged to do lots of things to keep our bodies in good shape. Exercise and diet tips abound. So, we do our stretches, we walk, we ride our bikes, and we learn how to eat a balanced diet, all in an effort to stay in tip top condition. While we’re […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Mental Fitness, Mental Health, Top Stories Tagged With: exercise your mind, mental fitness, mental health, senior brain health, senior mental health

How to Prevent and Banish Age Spots

September 6, 2017 By Delia Tugui

September 6, 2017 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Age spots or brown spots are a common dermatological issue that mature adults often struggle with. Although it was believed that age is the root of their occurrence (hence their name), some even blaming an associated hepatic pathology, more and more researchers support the idea that prolonged exposure to the sun is the true cause […]

Filed Under: Beauty, Skin Care, Top Stories Tagged With: age spots, senior skin, senior skin care, senior skin health, senior skin issues, skin care

Late in Life Parenting

August 30, 2017 By Georgia Lee

August 30, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

Choosing to parent in your later years can be a big decision. There are lots of benefits and drawbacks to consider. Parenting an infant, child or teen has its individual challenges and rewards. And whether the arrangement is temporary or permanent, both your and their lives will change forever. If you’re considering taking on the […]

Filed Under: Community, Grandchildren, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: adoption, foster care, grandparents, parenting

Dating Tips for Boomers

August 23, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

August 23, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Sure, you expected to spend your retirement years traveling with your spouse of 40+ years. But life intervened and now you’ve found yourself alone. Whether you’re single due to the loss of a spouse or because of a divorce, it can be overwhelming putting yourself “out there” when you’re ready to begin dating. Here are […]

Filed Under: companionship, intimacy, love, Relationships, Top Stories Tagged With: dating tips, late in life dating, senior dating, senior dating tips, senior relationships

Lifestyle Changes for Longevity

August 16, 2017 By Wesley Smith

August 16, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

So, you’ve been to see your doctor and he told you that you need to make some lifestyle changes if you’d like to live a longer life. You’re not the only one. We are all faced with challenges when it comes to learning how to maintain health in old age. The first thing you should […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Physical Activity, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy lifestyle, healthy senior, long life, senior health, senior lifestyle, senior longevity

Over 65 and Underweight: Healthy Tips for Weight Gain

August 9, 2017 By Delia Tugui

August 9, 2017 By: Delia Tugui (Edit)

Mature adults tend to lose weight during their senior years. And we all know that gaining pounds in a healthy way is always a challenge. That’s why, this article will reveal and explain some useful tips for gaining weight and living a healthy life. Nutrition is key to a stronger you The truth is that […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Nutrition, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy weight, senior weight gain, underweight senior

Healthy Aging: A Matter of the Mind

August 2, 2017 By Susie Yakowicz

August 2, 2017 By: Susie Yakowicz (Edit)

Aging brings with it a battery of health concerns, from aches and pains to increased disease susceptibility. But while certain aspects of your health can’t be controlled, how quickly and severely your body ages might be up to you. In fact, healthy aging begins with a healthy mindset, which can make all the difference in […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Mental Health, Top Stories Tagged With: healthy aging, healthy lifestyle, healthy senior

6 Super Easy Tips to Help Get in Your Greens …And No Salads!

July 26, 2017 By Georgia Lee

July 26, 2017 By: Georgia Lee (Edit)

We all know we should eat our greens. And even though we’ve been hearing it since we were kids, as you grow into your golden years you may be skipping your 5 servings of leafy green vegetables every day for heartier fare. As you age leafy greens and the vitamins, nutrients and antioxidants they provide […]

Filed Under: Healthy Living, Immunity, Nutrition, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories, Vitamins and Minerals Tagged With: diet, eat more greens, healthy eating, nutrition

Stay Young – Mentally & Physically – With Exercise

July 19, 2017 By Kerry Phillips

July 19, 2017 By: Kerry Phillips (Edit)

Sure, exercise keeps you looking good physically, but did you know it can also keep your brain looking young? A new study published in the journal, “Neurology”, measured the cognitive abilities of nearly 1,000 older adults—average age 71—and found that the brains of those who exercised moderately looked 10 years younger than those who did […]

Filed Under: Fitness, Healthy Living, Physical Activity, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: brain health, exercise, mental health, physical activity, physical health, senior exercise

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