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6 Simple Ways For Older People To Deal With Chronic Pain
Chronic pain is an unfortunate reality for many elderly people. As we age, our bodies become more fragile. Osteoarthritic, musculoskeletal, neuropathic, and chronic joint pain are all common and difficult to treat. These issues make everyday activities incredibly challenging, often causing sufferers to withdraw into a sedentary lifestyle. While these issues cannot be completely cured,…
Read More5 Myths About Reverse Mortgages
When seniors need to free up cash, they often look to their retirement plans. Many don’t even consider tapping into the value of their homes – a feat easily achieved through the use of a reverse mortgage. A reverse mortgage is a loan that allows homeowners aged 62 and older to convert part of the…
Read MoreShould You Retire On Your House?
Many American households will face a significant retirement financing gap unless they save more, invest more efficiently, retire later, and/or distribute their retirement assets more efficiently. Yet the pain of such difficult behavioral changes might be mitigated by better use of an asset that almost 80 percent of retirees have: the family home. The Reverse…
Read MoreCould a Reverse Mortgage save your Retirement?
As baby boomers retire at the rate of 10,000 per day, many of them are woefully underfunded for their future retirement needs. While reverse mortgages have gotten a bad rap over the last decade, the product has changed and become more regulated. Reverse mortgages are now gaining a lot of attention as a viable option…
Read MoreHow Reverse Mortgages Can Save Retirement
One of the biggest assets seniors have is their home, and in some situations those who are facing challenges in retirement may be able to live a bit more comfortably by tapping into their home equity, explains a recent article from U.S. News & World Report. Using a home as a retirement fund is one…
Read MoreHow To Stay Sharp As You Age
So you’ve noticed some changes in your thinking; you often misplace your keys or have trouble coming up with the right word in conversations. But how do you know when these changes are a normal part of getting older or if they might be pointing to a health problem such as dementia? How the Brain…
Read MoreThe Perks of Growing Older
Your senior years can be one of the most enjoyable and fulfilling times of your life. As the baby boomer generation gets older, the number of senior citizens in the United States is rapidly increasing, and seniors are finding ways to be more active and involved. There are more seniors today than ever before. In…
Read MoreHow Much Does Lawn Care Cost? We Break Down What You’ll Spend
How much does lawn care cost? That’s a question home buyers don’t often consider as carefully as they should. When you first lay eyes on that gorgeous spread of grass, it tends to look much greener when you don’t own it. But once those weeds creep knee-high or the grass starts to brown, you’ll want…
Read MoreSeniors, Make This Winter an Active & Healthy One
Winter may feel like a time for hibernation, but it’s important for seniors to safely keep up their hobbies and physical activity in the cold weather. “It’s important to get outside as much as possible, whether it’s temperate or even if it’s colder, as long as it’s safe to do so,” said Dr. Angela Catic,…
Read MoreSeniors and Exercise
How can seniors benefit from aerobic exercise? Like virtue, exercise is its own reward — and it can help you feel as strong as you did when John F. Kennedy was president. Lifting weights is an excellent way to roll back the years, but the cornerstone of most senior fitness programs is aerobic exercise. Anything…
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