What you need to know about Reverse Mortgages

What You Need to Know About Reverse Mortgages   You probably heard about reverse mortgages. What do you really know about them? These types of loans are a great way for seniors to tap into the equity of their homes (the difference between the appraised value of the home and the debt from mortgage) to supplement their retirement income. Also known as home equity conversion...

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Go Organic! Benefits of Eating Organic

Go Organic! Benefits of Eating Organic   Food is fuel. That part of our anatomy never changes. From a newborn baby to the doting grandmother, all people must eat to live. Being careful about what fuel goes into the tank is very important. Swapping a candy bar for an apple isn't enough. Ordinary apples have chemicals and pesticides on their skins from the orchard. Consuming...

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The Top 10 Movies To Watch When You Turn 50

The Top 10 Movies To Watch When You Turn 50   Sometimes it might feel like Hollywood has an overly youth-centric culture, but there's many great movies out there featuring adults over 50. A number of classic and modern movies star mature adults and address life themes for Baby Boomers and The Silent Generation. When you turn 50, make sure to watch these excellent movies...

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Top 5 Websites to Peruse on your Down Time

  The days of getting the majority of information and entertainment in print publications and the TV are over, as the world gets globally connected online. The internet is a great resource for fun, resources, and support for adults of all ages. Adults 55 and up should bookmark these popular, frequently visited sites.   1. AARP The American Association of Retired Persons maintains a comprehensive list...

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5 Easy, Healthy Meals to Try this Week!

Maintaining a healthy body is an important part of aging gracefully. One of the easiest way for adults 55 and up to maintain their strength and vitality is to eat healthy and nutritious meals. These five recipes are nourishing and easy to prepare.   Breakfast: Scrambled Vegetables Packed with protein, veggies, and healthy fats, this recipe full of nutrition and only uses simple to prepare...

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Top Job Opportunities for People Not Wanting to Retire

Not everyone wants to retire.  Many people want to keep working.  While some folks might need the extra money, many others see work as a way to stay active and engaged in their community.   Yet when you reach age 55, 60, 65 or more, it is not always easy to do the same kind of work that you did when you were in your...

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Eat Healthy and Improve the Mind

Eat Healthy and Improve the Mind As men and women age, it is natural to fear Alzheimer’s could destroying the mind. But according to recent studies in London, there is a lot a person can do to prevent Alzheimer’s just by changing his or her diet.   What Diet is Recommended? Although eating healthy is always important, scientists now believe that the MIND diet will help...

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