Being productive hasn’t exactly been my strong point in the last few years. I’ve had a ton of distractions and challenges but other times I’ve just been lazy. Despite being somewhat consistent, I feel like my results have been mediocre and I plan to change that. I’ve given up on making New Year's resolutions. They always seem silly and I forget them almost immediately. Does … [Read more...]
Why Baby Boomers Should Start a Meetup Group Right Now
One of the keys to leading a long and happy life is the ability to socialize. It’s been hard on Baby Boomers this year who have been hunkered down in isolation because of the pandemic. Fortunately, there are tools that make it easy to stay in touch with each other, network, share similar interests, and meet new friends. One of those tools is Meetup. If you’ve never been on … [Read more...]
The Best Entrepreneurship and Small Business Ideas for Retirees
Most people think that when someone retires, they are done working for the rest of their lives. While this is true for some retirees, it is not necessarily valid for all of them. Whether they want to keep working to keep themselves busy or if they're going to keep working to make a little extra spending money, a fair amount of retirees are not necessarily done working when they … [Read more...]
5 Fun Musical Instruments for Seniors to Learn
Learning a musical instrument in later life comes with several benefits. Playing music--even just the basics--is a good stress reliever. It also keeps the brain active and maintains cognitive and sensory-motor skills. It improves memory and concentration and develops or improves fine motor skills such as finger movements. In addition, learning a new chord or song, or being … [Read more...]
How You Can Make a Career Change at Any Age
Planning a career change at any age can be a daunting prospect. However, it can be especially intimidating when you are considering shifting careers later in life. Nevertheless, there may be a host of reasons as to why this might be desirable or even necessary. These can range from health considerations to a change in family circumstances, to a simple desire for new adventures … [Read more...]