For we Baby Boomers, the definition for “retired” is getting active. We are called the generation that won’t quit, and there are good reasons that we earned that nickname. We hit 50+, and we take up tennis, train for marathons and enter golf tournaments. We were just waiting for time. Now is our time to have fun. We are flocking ... Read More »
Will your health affect your wealth? Most people see themselves living a long life, investing and planning throughout their working years to construct a financially secure future where they can spend time doing the things they enjoy the most. As part of your financial planning activities, it’s important to understand the potential impact that needing long term care may have ... Read More »
On Wednesday, September 28, a typical scene unfolded at one of the two lap pools at the Oakridge Fitness Center at The Landings on Savannah’s Skidaway Island—80-year-old Joe Morgan was swimming, just as he has done three days a week since 1993. Only this morning was different. At approximately 11:00am, Morgan completed his 5,000th mile, a feat 18 years in ... Read More »
Most people have heard of the astonishing properties of quantum mechanics. The observer effect, which has been experimentally verified, says that the behavior and position of any atom-sized entity (the really tiny atoms, electrons or ions) changes when the entity is observed. In one of the experiments, beryllium atoms that were watched and measured by scientists decayed slower when the ... Read More »
Routine activity is handled by the basal ganglia near the core part of the brain, and it requires significantly less energy. While working memory fatigues easily, the basal ganglia handles routine activity, using little energy and without any conscious thought. This is actually a great system, because our brain can push down habitual activity into the basal ganglia and free ... Read More »
Seniors face a variety of challenges when it comes to choosing the proper health insurance coverage. Many seniors are either on Medicare or approaching the magic age of 65 and will have their first experience with this government entity. The good news is that the Medicare system is currently well-funded and is provided at a reasonable cost. With the political ... Read More »
1. Aim High Aim for both comfort and joy—that’s the astonishing quality of life. People who plan only for comfort feel underwhelmed when they retire. Our culture cares about achievement. Make it your business to create a lifestyle that you really enjoy, and redefine life as “creating ways to be joyful.” 2. Insights Come in New Environments Our brain is ... Read More »
To complicate matters even further, the part of the brain called the orbital frontal cortex is responsible for comparing expectations to actuality, and sending out strong signals (which literally show as bursts of light on imaging technology) when the two differ. The implication is that changing your routine sends out a signal that something is wrong. As a result, not ... Read More »
When you encounter something new, your working memory compares this information to your existing knowledge and activates the prefrontal cortex. The activity in the prefrontal cortex is energy-intensive; it quickly results in fatigue. In other words, acquiring new information, getting an insight into your behavior or learning a new skill takes a lot of energy. It’s exceedingly difficult to do ... Read More »
What is your ideal lifestyle? Ask yourselves, “What do we really want?” After 10 years of speaking with thousands of people, common threads emerged… What Do You Really Want in Retirement? Everyone wants the same things… peace of mind, being carefree, knowing that you will never run out of resources and feeling valuable and needed. Realizing this provides a starting ... Read More »
Technology is one of the greatest things in the world, and now it can be used for a healthier you. There are a wealth of iPhone and iPad applications that can help you live a healthier life. Below is our top 10 list for the best and most affordable healthy living apps for your iPhone or iPad. 1. iFitness For ... Read More »
As the body ages, certain changes are inevitable. There is no magic “fountain of youth”; however, exercise has been proven to enable people of all ages to feel younger and stay healthier. For the senior, exercise takes on a whole new meaning. Take a look at these benefits of exercise that you may not have considered before: • Maintain muscle ... Read More »
Aging brings the body new stresses, failures and increased risk: heart attack, stroke, sensory decline or the suite of medical catastrophes that can attend diabetes. Regular screening catches conditions that often have no symptoms but warn against worse trouble, even disaster, ahead. Risks can be foreseen and even reduced; the earlier the detection and intervention, the better. These tests, recommended ... Read More »
Eventually, we all get old. One day, we wake up, and we have these little lines across our face that we had never noticed before, our hair takes on shades of grey and white and our bodies ache in places we didn’t know we had. But you can slow down the aging process by choosing to live a healthier lifestyle. ... Read More »
For most people, the idea of retirement conjures images of rest, relaxation and an overall relatively peaceful state of mind. You’ve done your time in the working world and are set to take pleasure in spending quality time with friends and family, enjoying interests and hobbies that you didn’t have time for previously and simply reaping the benefits of your ... Read More »
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