Carrying around excess weight as we grow older has a very negative impact on health. Once a person retires it does not mean that they get a license to eat! All the more reason to eat and drink in moderation since activity levels are reduced as we age. The bodys calorie requirements decline after the [...]
We often envision the golden years to be full of relaxation and stress free living; at least most people do. No one wants the financial worries, family problems and emotional upheavals among others to continue to plague them even into old age. Living a life that allows you independence, the ability to pay your bills [...]
The society we live in greatly misunderstands the concept of old age. Growing old is not necessarily a sign to put someone on the shelf! People do grow old gracefully, continuing to remain active in the church, the community, family and society at large. People regardless of age can make valuable contributions and it is [...]
Why it is Important to Have Fun after You Retire It is time to retire not bid farewell to planet earth! Lets get rid of the gloom and doom prophesies and start looking forward to an active, fun filled retired life. It all begins and ends with the mind. What kind of thinking do you [...]
Which Home Chores Should You Leave for Others to do No one wants to give up their independence and growing older should not be a reason for doing so. Eventually we all grow old; it is part of the cycle of birth, life and death. So long as you feel healthy and can move around [...]
Just because you grow old it does not mean living on the doctors doorstep is necessary! The kind of lifestyle you live, the amount of exercise you get and the food you eat will determine how often you see your doctor. It is very important for senior people to choose a doctor who will see [...]
