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.
6 Tasty Ways to Boost Your Immunity
As you age, your natural defenses can weaken and make you more susceptible to illness and infection. Keeping your body well and able to fight off the germs and viruses that threaten your health is vital. Luckily, there are many tasty ways to increase your number of healthy days, and decrease the longevity of any […]
5 Ways to Expand Your Spiritual Family
Your later years can be a time to reflect on all the amazing memories made with your family and friends. Spending time with your loved ones and enjoying the strong bonds built long ago can leave these special moments feeling far away, however. Life at this stage can become considerably more isolated and feel lonely if […]
Natural Remedies for Wrinkles
As you grow older, you will find that your skin starts to develop lines and wrinkles. This is because advancing age causes your skin to lose its elasticity. As your skin starts to age, it loses its fat content and gets thinner. Genetics also play an important role in determining the amount of wrinkles you […]
Welcome to Alive65
Every year millions reach traditional retirement age. However, thanks to advancements in medicine, education, and society as a whole, retirement age is just the beginning of the most enjoyable time of life. It’s in this spirit that we created Alive65, Health and Wellness for Seniors. Here’s to your health… As we age often the determining […]
MEMOIRS – Let’s Get Creative
Somewhere in our twilight years, it occurs to us that we have a story that is worth sharing. The truth is, everyone over fifty has a long and colorful history, a veritable goldmine of anecdotes. This is one of the precious few perks of aging – accumulated experience. No one human being can possibly live […]
Hearing Loss: Cochlear Implants
As people age, they are likely to suffer a gradual loss of hearing. Years ago hearing loss for seniors was not treated with a cochlear implant but a new study funded by the makers of cochlear implants reveals that seniors with severe hearing loss demonstrated better mood and cognitive abilities after a cochlear implant. While […]