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Retirement Conversations: What Do You Do?
We spend a lifetime working, building a career, raising a family, etc. Then we retire, and some unsuspecting acquaintance asks, “What do you do?” It’s a whole new ballgame now.…
Read MoreInnovating to Solve Problems
The 2017 hurricane season was one of the most active of the new century, and scientists are predicting hurricanes will likely get more intense in the decades to come.1 But…
Read MoreBest Places to Live in Retirement
Many retirees believe the best place to live in retirement is right in their own home. Let’s explore some of the “best places” where that home might be located and…
Read MoreInnovation Around the World
Digital music service Spotify and the popular electronic games Minecraft and Candy Crush Saga all originated in Sweden. The country is home to some of the world’s largest technology companies…
Read MoreCultural Influences From Abroad
They say variety is the spice of life. A variety of cultural experiences may even contribute to a longer life and cognitive sharpness. A new study links cultural activities, including…
Read MorePrescription Drug Trends
A gene therapy treatment recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use against leukemia is priced at $475,000 for a one-time treatment.1 While it’s exciting that new treatments,…
Read MoreTrends in Nursing Homes: Cultural Fit
If you or a loved one needs nursing home care, wouldn’t it be nice to live in one that triggered fond memories and felt like coming home? A new trend…
Read MoreTravel Tips
Anthony Melchiorri, the host of the Travel Channel show “Hotel Impossible,” says he prefers to stay in a roadside motel over a luxury hotel – as long as it has…
Read MoreWhat Downgraded Health Could Mean for Next Generation of Retirees
Lifespans today are longer than they used to be, which means you may need more savings to last throughout retirement. While holding a job is certainly one solution for providing…
Read MoreTips for Aches and Pains
As we grow older, many of us get wiser. We may become more comfortable in our own skin. We may get better at our jobs, have a more reliable income and begin to…
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