http://www.thyseniors.com Retirement should be seen as the start of a new life. Being retired (or even just a senior citizen) opens up the doors to many facilities and activities, which will allow you to interact with other like-minded "retired" individuals to provide a great quality of life for your retirement years. Many such activities can be attained while living in Retirement Homes often called Retirement Hostels. My Wife works in an Elderly Hostel & will be posting lots of "informative" articles to help make an informed decision when selecting a Retirement Village but also provide information to help with other general retirement needs. en-us Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:02:54 CDT Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:02:54 CDT http://www.thyseniors.comhttp://www.thyseniors.com/My_Account/cgi-bin/tools/logos/thyseniors.com.jpg http://www.thyseniors.com/ Retirement should be seen as the start of a new life. Being retired (or even just a senior citizen) opens up the doors to many facilities and activities, which will allow you to interact with other like-minded "retired" individuals to provide a great quality of life for your retirement years. Many such activities can be attained while living in Retirement Homes often called Retirement Hostels. My Wife works in an Elderly Hostel & will be posting lots of "informative" articles to help make an informed decision when selecting a Retirement Village but also provide information to help with other general retirement needs. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:02:54 CDT http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/60356/Diabetes-and-the-Elderly... Diabetes and the Elderly Over the years, the diet recommended for the management of diabetes has undergone many changes. The older and more traditional 'diabetic diet' of the past provides very little benefit to blood glucose control and can even place individuals at nutritional risk. Today it is recognized that moderate amounts of sugar can actu... 2010-04-12 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/56291/Surviving-and-Enjoying-Life-at-50-Plus-:-15-Things-You-Must-Do-During-your-Pre-Retirement-Years... Surviving and Enjoying Life at 50 Plus : 15 Things You Must Do During your Pre-Retirement Years A seemingly endless number of articles and magazine covers talk about retirement, but the fact is that most Baby Boomers are still not ready for the rocking chair. By 2010, 58 million people--20% of the population--will be between 50-64 year... 2010-03-16 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/53110/Reverse-Mortgage-Information... Reverse Mortgage Information Reverse mortgages are becoming extremely popular worldwide. Many seniors (whether retired or looking at retirement) aged over 62 are often Asset-rich and cash-poor. Often their home mortgages are paid off but are living on fixed or limited incomes. A reverse mortgage provides seniors the opportunity to take advanta... 2010-02-17 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/53059/Activities-for-Retired-Seniors... Activities for Retired Seniors Retirement can be seen as a new beginning, giving you the ability to do things you would have not been able to do while employed. Any doctor would vouch that an active mind is as important as an active body. Seniors and any retired person make the extra effort to stimulate their minds and of course maintain good phys... 2010-02-16 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/52809/Healthy-Living-–-Slow-the-Ageing-Process... Healthy Living – Slow the Ageing Process In the fast pace busy society we currently live in, we have become a society of very busy people with too much to do in very little time. This lack of time is used as the excuse for not staying fit and healthy. We often grab fast food, substitute water for fatty or sugary drinks, never take thir... 2010-02-14 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/48582/Tips-for-Saving-for-Retirement... Tips for Saving for Retirement Retirement is nothing that you should be worried or fearful about, but the time to start planning is now. It doesn’t matter whether you are 30 years old or 50 years old, it is never too soon to start planning for your retirement years. The first step in saving for your retirement is to determine how much m... 2010-01-05 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/20090/Regular-Exercise-for-the-Seniors-for-Healthy-Living... Regular Exercise for the Seniors for Healthy Living ByCharles Hopkins An active lifestyle is the secret behind a long, healthy and disease-free life. Do you know what wonders an adherence to regular physical activities can do for your health? As you age, keeping active can help you stay aw... 2009-07-20 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/16804/Top-10-Websites-for-Boomers-and-Seniors-in-2009... Top 10 Websites for Boomers and Seniors in 2009 By Susan Levine With the current economic downturn, more boomers and seniors are searching for reassurance and relief on the web - not only for a kind of financial first aid but also for healthy outlets for their time and energy. In addition, they are finding the web to be less a mystery and m... 2009-06-18 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/16805/Retired-Before-Your-Time?-Three-Hot-Job-Search-Tips-In-A-Down-Economy... Retired Before Your Time? Three Hot Job Search Tips In A Down Economy Copyright (c) 2009 Lin Schreiber You've been told you're retiring, and while you certainly don't want to stop working, with the state of the economy, you now have to work. Your confidence is badly shaken, the job market is shrinking, and you're at an age where conven... 2009-06-18 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/16806/Senior-Care-Costs... Senior Care Costs Julie A. Northcutt When planning for our retirement, most of us allocate money into a 401K or another savings program to take advantage of tax write-offs and to make sure we will be able to enjoy a nice lifestyle when we are no longer working from nine to five. We imagine using the money to supplement our monthly social security... 2009-06-18 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7764/55+-Communities:-Getting-the-Most-Out-of-Active-Adult-Living... 55+ Communities: Getting the Most Out of Active Adult Living by Irina M Active adult living is a reality in a retirement community. Though most of the seniors would expect for a boring and less exciting life once they retire, Delaware 55 and over communities provide better options that redefine our concept of retirement. These retirement communit... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7766/The-Truth-About-Retirement... The Truth About Retirement by Cathy Severson Your vision of an active and fulfilling retirement not be as easy as you think. A good retirement is possible. The new aging theory shows that life for seniors can be satisfying if they are willing to look at the possibilities available and don't settle for the dated image of growing old. A major finan... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7767/SENIORS-AND-LONG-TERM-HOUSING-COSTS:-WHOSE-RESPONSIBILITY?... SENIORS AND LONG-TERM HOUSING COSTS: WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY? by Laurence Harmon Even as President Obama works to revolutionize the American system of healthcare, there's a crisis that will be faced by a substantial number of our senior citizens: paying for their long-term housing needs. According to the Department of Health & Human Service's ... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7769/Why-seniors-should-log-on-to-the-internet... Why seniors should log on to the internet by Ajax There may be some seniors who'd disagree, but it doesn't change the fact that the Internet is immensely useful to them. It's best to throw away any inhibition or reluctance and master the computer, since it can be your friend for all seasons. Let's analyze the areas in which the Internet can benef... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7770/Fun-Activities-for-Retired-Seniors... Fun Activities for Retired Seniors by Ajax An active mind is as important as an active body. Any doctor would vouch for that. Seniors especially need to put in extra effort to stimulate their minds and maintain good physical health. If you're a retired senior, you'll be on the lookout for activities that are fun and invigorating. Let's take a loo... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7771/Seniors-and-Social-Life---Where-to-Find-Friends... Seniors and Social Life - Where to Find Friends by Tyler Moon To determine whether a senior is socially isolated or enjoys an active social life, we must first see where the senior resides, the organizations the senior belongs to and the activities she participates in. Retirement Communities - Seniors residing in retirement communities can pa... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7773/Retiring-Happy... Retiring Happy by Lydia Quinn Because retirement is a chance to essentially embark upon a new life journey, some retirees find the prospect of a looming retirement both rewarding and somewhat intimidating. Just as college graduates feel a simultaneous sense of grand accomplishment because they earned their diplomas - but also a fear or dread of t... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7775/How-to-Generate-Online-Retirement-Income... How to Generate Online Retirement Income by Sharyce Arciaga Planning your retirement income is one of the keys to long-term comfort and prosperity. Retirement is usually a problem for most people who are not prepared financially. However, even if your nest egg is small, there is hope. I will show you how to generate online retirement income. Ba... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7776/Where-can-I-find-senior-help?... Where can I find senior help? by Heinz Golz A lot of people dread going old, but whether we admit it or not, getting old is just a part of life and something that all of us anticipate. However, there are always ways for us to be able to arrange for the so-named golden years. This is to ensure that the days after retirement will definitely be just... 2009-04-22 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7371/Retirement-Calculate:-Figure-Out-Your-Future... Retirement Calculate: Figure Out Your Future by Elijah James Retirement planning can be complicated. There are numerous factors that you need to take into account, several of which will not be within your control. For example, you cannot predict the inflation rate, or the number of years you will need an income for post-retirement. Depending on h... 2009-04-20 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/7372/Top-4-New-Rules-for-Retirement... Top 4 New Rules for Retirement by Bernz Jayma P. Previous rules about retirement planning are no longer effective in today's environment. The increasing cost of healthcare, longer life expectancy and the economic downturn are factors that force retirees to seen better growth in their portfolio. Meanwhile, there is also the pressure that drastic m... 2009-04-20 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/3582/Strength-Training-Benefits-for-Seniors... Strength Training Benefits for Seniors Over the years, research conducted has concluded that strength training can actually prevent and even reverse some of the effects of aging and actually prolong life. In the past there was a perception that been that the loss of muscle mass and actual strength was a normal result of the aging process.&nb... 2009-03-19 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/2949/Choosing-a-Retirement-Village---What-to-Look-For... CHOOSING A RETIREMENT VILLAGE- WHAT TO LOOK FOR What is a Retirement Village? In summary a Retirement Village is a collection of residences together with shared recreational, dining, rest home and/or hospital amenities designed for the accommodation of the elderly and/or retired. Choosing a Retirement Village &... 2009-03-11 http://www.thyseniors.com/articles/2919/What-is-a-Retirement-Village?... What is a Retirement Village? In simple terms, a Retirement Village is a collection of residences together with shared recreational, dining, rest home and/or hospital amenities designed for the accommodation of the elderly or retired people. Many Retirement Villages resemble a resort (as seen in many glossy brochures) which compris... 2009-03-10 http://www.thyseniors.com/headlines/news/Retirement Seniors Retirement Seniors News Headline :Retirement should be seen as the start of a new life. Being retired (or even just a senior citizen) opens up the doors to many facilities and activities, which will allow you to interact with other like-minded "retired" individuals to provide a great quality of life for your retirement years. Many such activities can be attained while living in Retirement Homes often called Retirement Hostels. My Wife works in an Elderly Hostel & will be posting lots of "informative" articles to help make an informed decision when selecting a Retirement Village but also provide information to help with other general retirement needs. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:02:54 CDT http://www.thyseniors.com/resources/partners Other Resources :Retirement should be seen as the start of a new life. Being retired (or even just a senior citizen) opens up the doors to many facilities and activities, which will allow you to interact with other like-minded "retired" individuals to provide a great quality of life for your retirement years. Many such activities can be attained while living in Retirement Homes often called Retirement Hostels. My Wife works in an Elderly Hostel & will be posting lots of "informative" articles to help make an informed decision when selecting a Retirement Village but also provide information to help with other general retirement needs. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:02:54 CDT http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011058/-Six-ways-to-stay-active-in-retirement... Retirement doesnt have to be a time for rest. Its also a time to try out some fantastic activities you were afraid to venture into because of work. Take advantage of newly found free time and get more socially involved with some of these fun activities.... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 23:43:55 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011059/-Nursing-homes-look-to-younger-patients-for-new-revenue... MIAMI -- Seniors amble the nursing homes halls, while children from around the world visit for biofeedback treatments. One floor down from the hospice, middle-age workers fill its pain-management clinic. A rehabilitation center attracts people of all ages.... Sun, 05 Sep 2010 03:13:21 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011060/-First-meeting-of-year-to-be-held-September-8-in-North-Caldwell... The Seniors of North Caldwell will meet on Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the North Caldwell Fireman’s Community Building on Gould Avenue.... Sun, 05 Sep 2010 13:11:47 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011061/-Working-Past-65-is-Nothing-New... The recession has driven more seniors to seek work but this just accelerates a broader trend.... Sun, 05 Sep 2010 08:11:24 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011062/-Retirement-planning... The single-most important component of planning and achieving a financially-comfortable retirement is debt elimination, preferably many years before actual retirement. Unfortunately, a disturbing finding indicates that significant numbers of retirees are trending in the opposite direction.... Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:11:34 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011063/-Nursing-homes-broaden-offerings-to-turn-a-profit... MIAMI -- Seniors amble the nursing homes halls, while children from around the world visit for biofeedback treatments. One floor down from the hospice, middle-aged workers fill its pain management clinic. A rehabilitation center attracts people of all ages.... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 21:08:37 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011064/-Guest-commentary:-Taxing-issue-for-those-dependent-on-income-from-dividends... As a state that is home to millions of seniors who depend on dividend income for their retirement security, Florida has a particular interest in the upcoming congressional debate over federal income taxes. At issue is whether the current 15 percent tax rate on dividends will be permitted to rise to as much as 39.6 percent at the beginning of next ... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:00:00 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011065/-How-to-Find-a-Job-in-Retirement... An increasing number of Boomers and seniors are looking for work.... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:07:22 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011066/-Region-briefs:-Tips-on-retirement-offered-Thursday... Gary Calligas, radio show host and publisher of The Best of Times geared for people 50 and older, will be the featured speaker during a presentation on 21 Ways to Make Your Retirement Time — The Best of Times at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Stonewall Branch Library. It is open to the public.... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 00:03:46 -0700 http://www.thyseniors.com/news/1011067/-Americans-Saving-More-For-Health-Care-In-Retirement,-First-Command-Reports... Concerned about rising medical expenses, middle-class Americans are bumping up their monthly retirement savings to cover future health care costs. The First Command Financial Behaviors Index® reveals that average monthly savings solely for health care costs during retirement climbed to $245 in July, up 42 percent from $173 a year ago. One in five... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:26:41 -0700