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Living life after 60 involves a little - or a lot - of change. It all depends on your preferences. Taking in account your interests, you can have so much fun. Enjoy this category of articles to learn about technology, hobbies, books, entertainment and more!

3 years ago

Dare and Move On – How a Love of Writing Changed My Life

A dozen years ago, I moved with my husband to Miami. I had done this before, moving to another country because of his job. One more time, we decided, and then we will be ready for retirement. Who would have known we were going to change our minds? Retirement is really not in our plans yet. That is alright. As long as we feel good about our lives, why change them?

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3 years ago

3 Lessons I learned from Betty White

Back in January, I had the opportunity to see the movie Betty White, A Celebration, with my family. We, like others, were eagerly awaiting a 100th birthday celebration of Betty on January 17th but instead, we came together with others in a theater…

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3 years ago

Are You an Empty Nester Looking for Purpose in Life? Volunteer!

What is your purpose in life? The answer is elusive for most of us, especially as it is prone to change depending on many factors, age being just one of them…

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3 years ago

Satisfy Your Pasta Cravings Guilt-Free with This Delicious Spaghetti Squash Recipe

I have a love/hate relationship with pasta. I love that it’s so easy to prepare, it’s very versatile, and honestly, I crave carbs. However, I hate what carbs do to my waist and thighs…

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3 years ago

The Top 10 Best Countries for a Stress-Free Retirement

According to recent studies, heavy stress can shorten a person’s life expectancy by almost three years. And that got us thinking… Which factors may add to your stress during your retirement? And which countries are best for keeping these stresses to a minimum?  Our team of researchers studied 63 countries across 14 categories to find […]

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3 years ago

What on Earth Are NFTs? Simplified for Those of Us Over 60

NFT stands for non-fungible token, but what does that mean? And more importantly, should you care? The second question begs me to ask if you care about new trends in technology, currencies and collectables…

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3 years ago

Staying Current with Technology Is Essential – For Many More Reasons than We May Realize

I bought a new iPhone, a significant upgrade from my six-year-old version. I was excited to dive into all the new features and use the much improved camera to capture the beauty of the immerging spring…

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3 years ago

3 Bingeworthy Hospital Dramas You Have to (Re)Watch

Who else cannot bypass a medical soap opera? Anyone? Anyone? I’ve been obsessed with this genre since ER debuted September 19, 1994. In case you may also have healthcare-TVitis and not know it yet, here are my top three gurney forward…

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3 years ago

What to Know About Choosing a Cremation Urn

Cremation urns have come a long way from the days of ornate, claw-footed brass urns with intricate gothic carvings. Today, there are myriad choices to select from, in a variety of materials, styles, colors, and themes. There are urns for nature lovers…

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3 years ago

Downsizing After Retirement: House, Apartment or Retirement Community?

So now you’re retired: Kids are out of the house. Alarm clocks are quiet. Schedule is free. You might be walking around your home thinking, “Gosh, we have a lot of space.” Retirement is a new chapter in life, and many see it as a chance to try something…

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