Retirement too expensive? Try South America
Retirement is a distant dream for many seniors who have little savings and who are concerned about being able to afford no longer working. Working longer hours, and for more years, is an unfortunate...
View ArticleSeattle retirement home takes residents to university
Be honest. When you think of typical activities inside a retirement home or assisted living community, what are they? Bingo and shuffleboard might come to mind. But as reported recently on CNBC.com, a...
View ArticleThe 10 biggest misconceptions of aging
There’s a reason that retirement is called the ‘Golden Years,’ but for many, the aches and pains associated with aging makes these years less fun than they should be. Still, the first wave of Baby...
View ArticleThe Bronx creates an ‘Aging Improvement District’
It’s a good time to be a senior in the Bronx. As reported in the New York Daily News, local politicians in the New York borough are working to create an ‘Aging Improvement District’ where seniors will...
View ArticleCollege campuses are home to new retirement homes
College campuses across North America are often known for their wild parties and co-ed mingling, but according to a recent article in the Chicago Tribune, college campuses may soon be known for...
View ArticleWhat are the oldest cities in America?
It’s no surprise that countries across the developed world are growing older, with the ranks of seniors and retirees the fastest-growing age bracket in the United States and Canada. By 2050 in the...
View ArticleThink it’s too late for marriage? Think again
In both the United States and Canada, the average age at first marriage is about 28 for women and about 30 for men. But if you’re past that age, and still looking for a marriage partner, don’t fret:...
View ArticleBaby Boomers create niche retirement communities
North America’s Baby Boomers are the wealthiest generation alive today, and for many of them, retirement means more than not working; it means a completely new lifestyle. As reported by Marketwatch,...
View ArticleInternational Day of Families 2013: A focus on seniors
Today, May 15, is the International Day of Families. Established by the United Nations (UN) 20 years ago, today’s commemoration is meant to identify and promote the biggest issues facing families...
View ArticleJoie de Vivre! Top Destinations to Retire by the Beach
‘Joie de Vivre’ or the ‘Joy of Life’ is something that takes on a whole new meaning when you retire. This is particularly true if you retire by the beach to enjoy a laidback lifestyle with plenty of...
View ArticleMore seniors are finding love in retirement communities
Valentine’s Day 2015 may have come and go, but that doesn’t mean the love stops on February 15. The growing number of older people across Canada and the United States means that love isn’t just for the...
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