NEWS & INSIGHTS
News, insights, tips and resources for seniors to grow older with joy, worry less, and retire well.
Embracing the Digital Age for Seniors
In the digital age, technology has become an indispensable tool for seniors, offering a wealth of resources to enhance their quality of life. Among the many benefits technology brings to senior living, the ability to navigate online health resources and access telemedicine services stands out as a game-changer.
It’s Time to Throw Out Stereotypes About Aging!
The National Geographic and AARP exclusive study shows that older Americans are redefining their health, defying challenges and living with purpose.
[Testimonial] Take the Pressure of Paying the Mortgage Off Your Plate.
[Testimonial] With a beautiful home overlooking the Sunset Strip, Keith and Julianne had tremendous home equity growth from the last couple of decades. Instead of moving or living differently in retirement, they found that a Reverse Mortgage gave them the ability to continue to enjoy their lifestyle.
19 Truths My Grandmother Told Me About Life and Happiness
The opening lines of the final entry in Zelda’s journal—a 270-page leather-bound journal she wrote small entries in almost every morning during the final decade of her life. In it, she reflected on lessons she had learned, lessons she was still learning, and the experiences that made these understandings possible. I'm honored to share them with you.
10 Productive Things to Do in Retirement
An extensive study in the U.S. found that the most productive age in human life is between 60-70 years of age.
The 2nd most productive stage is from 70 to 80 years of age
The 3rd most productive stage is from 50 to 60 years of age
Senior Volunteers Go Virtual to Help Charities
Retirees have found numerous ways to virtually support beloved causes during COVID-19. Gauge whether you and the charity are a good match by asking these six questions, which are meant to elicit not just a candid conversation but also a little soul-searching on your part.
10 Resources for Living Independently as a Senior
In this article, we’ve listed 10 resources that can provide valuable information and help to seniors maintain dignity, quality of life, and independence while living at home as long as your living needs are met so you are safe, healthy, and happy.
5 Reasons to be Excited!
Reverse mortgage professionals have good reason to be excited, grateful, or just simply relieved. Here are five to consider.
Long-Term-Care Premiums are Skyrocketing. Many Who Apply are Turned Down.
44% to 51.5% of people over 70 who apply for a long-term care policy are declined by insurers. But, many seniors who want to purchase LTC policies could not afford them. So, I started to research if there was a product that could help senior homeowners afford the kinds of LTC products that they wanted. This is what led me to the reverse mortgage product.
Thinking About Down Sizing?
Why Buy a New Home as a Senior? Borrowers on a fixed-income can finance the purchase of a new home without the burden of having to make monthly mortgage payments.
Container Garden By Mardi
Gardener and container gardening expert Mardi Schma delights in sharing her art by customizing and creating meaningful spaces through the plants she now grows and sells from her garden. Nest by Mardi offers you a rare opportunity of having a talented garden designer help you create statement entryways or alluring patio garden containers – sophisticated and simple or bold and whimsical.
Clint Eastwood: Still Fluid at 90
Clint Eastwood has had a long, productive career as an actor, director, and producer, which isn’t remarkable. What is remarkable is his work as director, producer, and actor since age 62. His work belies that we lose our creativity, that our fluid intelligence necessarily diminishes as we age.
7 Tips to Growing Older With Joy
Although these seven steps sound like a tall order, putting such a plan into practice is like a rejuvenation visit to a spa!