For many of us, there’s nothing more pleasurable than grabbing a book and settling down for a spell of reading. As children, our parents may have instilled in us a love of books and as adults, we probably have more books than we can ever read or comfortably house. If…

Your bike may be in storage right now but here’s some motivation to pump up those tires and get moving. Biking is one of the best ways to stay healthy and active as you age. If you need some inspiration, watch 82-year-old Alf Peters and 70-year-old Kittie Weston-Knauer take command…

Demographic trends make one thing abundantly clear: as time goes on, more older workers will be a part of the workforce. Statistics are that 85% of current Baby Boomers plan to work well into their 70s and even beyond. Whether for financial security or the desire to continue to be…

It’s common enough these days for older couples to find themselves divorcing. In fact, the rate of divorce among those over 50 doubled between 1990 and 2010. Divorce at this stage of life can have a profound impact on each spouse, as well as on the extended family of adult…

Old attitudes are changing. Retired women in the 21st century are forging new and unique paths to a more modern definition of how to live and thrive in this next phase of life. And to help them along the way, they have Lustre: an online platform and resource highlighting the…

Winter may not be the most conducive time to discovering the great outdoors, but a new article in Ozy may be just the reason you need to start planning your spring outside activities. The article highlights the research of Japanese scientist Dr. Qing Li, whose work on the health benefits…