There’s something particularly soothing about water-based travel, isn’t there? It’s not just about cruises, though, as more seniors have discovered different wonderful ways to enjoy the open sea, exploring vast coastal stretches, and setting up their own itineraries for...
There’s no doubt about it--the summer heat can be exhausting. The sun’s rays can also make an otherwise enjoyable ride uncomfortable or, worse, can lead to days of a red and painful sunburn with bigger health consequences years later....
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I'm 74, and, fortunately, in good health. But about the time Covid-19 swept the world in early 2020 I was diagnosed with bladder cancer (still don't know how I got it, but see nextavenue.org for the complete...
The perception of Fake news is not new, as bogus stories can reach more people more quickly via social media and other platforms.
Facebook and Google announced that they'd crackdown on the websites that are spreading fake news sites, so...
Many people mistakenly think that older people should slow down and become less active as they age. The thought is that less activity decreases the risk for accidents that can result in injuries. It is true that older people...
I'm 72, in good health, live in a very enviable part of the world, am happily married with no debt, and am even still running a small home-based business (see hercastle.com) in cooperation with my hard working wife. I count...
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I recently had a birthday and am nearly a quarter century "old." I share my age with at least 60 million boomers, assuming that all those of my generation who once thought they'd "live forever"...
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Making friends and being socially active is important for all people, regardless of their social status, their location, and, most importantly, their age. This means that even seniors should stay connected and keep making...
Establishing new connections in life can be intimidating at times. You may be feeling as though you’re ready for new adventures, but you’re unsure where to start. Or, perhaps you’ve started to make firm plans about what you’re doing...
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Humans are uniquely acquisitive. We fill our homes, our garages and our closets to the brim. And the older we get, the more we accumulate, lose track of and push into storage rather than...
