For a long time, bartering was the way that people exchanged what they had for what they needed. Eventually, this turned into using currency to buy the goods and services they need for their families. However, bartering can be incredibly beneficial for people who have resources they don’t use or need around the house and … Read more
The Philippines has become a very popular destination for Americans to retire to, and it’s easy to see why: the beautiful country with its pleasant weather, friendly and welcoming people, and a very relaxed and laid back way of living makes it incredibly attractive to spend your retired years there. Despite the gorgeous weather and … Read more
Canada is a gorgeous country with so much to explore and see. It’s very similar to the US in terms of culture and food, however the scenery is so different and there’s so much to do. If you’ve spent your whole life in the US working and saving for retirement, you may be thinking about … Read more
For some seniors, a trip to the grocery store or just going to the pharmacy to pick up their prescriptions can be incredibly challenging. No one can go without food, and seniors need to get groceries in their home so they can eat – just like everyone else – but when walking around the grocery … Read more
Elder abuse is being deemed the crime of the century. Our elderly loved ones often need our help for daily tasks, and they are very grateful for our help so they feel they have to pay us back for our kindness. Often times, though, our elderly loved ones are very trusting of their family and … Read more
Technology changes almost every day, and for seniors who don’t really have a need for computers every day it can feel like it’s overwhelming and you just don’t know where to start with learning about it. There are classes seniors can take to help them learn the basics about computers, and given them enough information … Read more
Volunteering time in your community not only helps people who are in need, but it can also give you a more fulfilled sense of self. One of the places that most commonly need volunteers is retirement homes. Oftentimes, residents can feel a little lonely when their families can’t come to visit them and they love … Read more
If you have some extra time and are looking for ways to give back to your community, volunteering with seniors is always a great option and many seniors centres and seniors programs are always looking for a little extra help. When it comes to volunteering with seniors, there are a few different areas you can … Read more
Whether we mean to or not, learning is just something we do for our entire lives – we really never stop learning. In our working years, many of us would have to keep up with processes and policies as they changed in the industry we worked in. We may have needed to take some professional … Read more
It’s never too late to learn something new. If you have retired fairly early on and you’re still in good health, you may want to learn something new or pursue a passion you never had the chance to when you were younger. There are many educational institutions who are designing courses or even full programs … Read more
