Lifestyle

This Valentine's Day, you may see many commercials for jewelry, flowers, and nice dinners geared towards a younger crowd. Older Americans are underrepresented in media, despite holding a significant amount of wealth and buying power. And although you might not see yourself represented in traditional Valentine's Day advertising, you probably celebrate in some way. Whether that’s by spending time with your spouse or loved ones, sending cards to friends and family, or just indulging in chocolates, [...]

If your nest isn’t as full as it once was, or you have more time on your hands in retirement, consider decluttering. Even if downsizing in the near future isn’t part of your desired retirement lifestyle, having less clutter in your living space and better organizing the remaining stuff can help make a world of difference. If you’ve accumulated more possessions than you need over the years, consider these strategies for decluttering your home. The Kitchen [...]

At almost 95 years old, Queen Elizabeth II works a full week and carries out more public engagements than many of the younger royals.[1] How does she maintain her energy in her old age and manage to accomplish so much? Being royalty doesn’t make you super-human, but maybe her lifestyle holds some answers. Here are 3 of Queen Elizabeth’s best practices. A Routine The Queen has a set morning ritual of waking up at 7:30 am [...]

You might have a lot to look forward to in the 2020s. First of all, 2020 is over! Maybe your children will graduate from college, maybe you’ll become a grandparent, and maybe you’ll retire. The whole world also has a lot to look forward to in 2021, mostly the vaccine and the end of COVID (hopefully)! Here are four reasons to be optimistic about 2021. The Postponed Tokyo Olympics After a year of many canceled sporting [...]

Many make them, and few keep them. New Year’s resolutions can be a great way to trade in bad habits for good ones but can also feel more like a burden than a blessing. Some people take on too grand a goal to realistically keep up with through the year. Others may struggle to think of anything at all. No matter what camp you’re in, there are some goals everyone should have on their list. So, [...]

You could say that the law of diminishing returns applies to Christmas gifts as we age: As time goes on, we can use less and less material gifts. At a certain point, we accumulate so many possessions that when we say "I don't need anything for Christmas," we really mean it. So, rather than continue to fill your house (or someone else's) with new objects, consider these gift ideas. Refurbish Something Old At a certain point [...]

Hygge (pronounced "hoo-ga") isn’t a new brand of almond milk or a type of yoga; it's a Danish lifestyle practice aimed at coziness, contentment, and well-being. If moving to a warmer climate isn’t part of your desired retirement lifestyle, or you'll be making a trip up north, there are ways to love and enjoy winter. Even in a place with a cold or wet climate, hygge can help anyone feel warmer and comfortable in small ways. You [...]