Canada Must Address The Health Needs Of Its Aging Population
We all want to live long, healthy lives and watch our children, grandchildren and even great-grandchildren grow up. We’re fortunate to live in an era where the average life expectancy is today over 80...
View ArticleStaying Connected As a Prescription for Longevity
Retiring? Join the group. Literally. Staying socially active after retirement may actually add years to your life. That was the finding of a recent study by researchers at the University of Queensland,...
View ArticleWhy Our Hearing Worsens As We Age
The physical process of hearing is a marvel – wonderful sounds like music, conversation with loved ones, waves crashing on shore and more are picked up by our ears and transmitted to our brain for...
View ArticleEating Healthy on a Retiree’s Budget
A tale as old as time, the constant struggle to eat healthily under a strict budget is something that everyone has to deal with, even during retirement. Our bodies’ most basic requirements are exercise...
View ArticleShould An 87-Year-Old Still Be Driving?
Acts of bravery can be large or small, and sometimes so infinitesimal that they pass without notice. I want to share one of those small moments that occurred without fanfare but entailed the same...
View ArticleCanadians Facing Looming Retirement Crisis
Increasing poverty among seniors has turned a spotlight on the issue of financial security for retired Canadians. Roughly half of Canadians aged 55 to 64 without a workplace pension plan have less than...
View ArticleAuto Insurance Discounts for Older Drivers
Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that many car insurance companies offer a variety of discounts to older drivers when they retire or reach a certain age. What can you tell me about this? —Discount Seeker...
View ArticleYour Income, Hometown May Be Key to Your Lifespan
By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter MONDAY, April 11, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Where they live and how much they earn significantly affects the average American’s longevity, a new study suggests....
View ArticleCalling On Older Adults — It’s Time For Purposeful Aging
In the United States and much of the world, a massive demographic shift is accelerating. Populations are aging at an unprecedented rate due to advances in medicine, sanitation and safety. The aging...
View Article5 Keys to Choosing the Best Place to Retire
Making the commitment to relocate once you retire is a big decision. With a roll of the dice you risk leaving behind all that is familiar and comfortable from that hole-in-the-wall local bakery to the...
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