Retirement Living

The concerns associated with growing older are many, and for some, they can even tip over into an abnormal fear of ageing, called ‘gerascophobia.’

Retirement brings with it many emotions, most of which we can prepare for. But when some of the lesser known reactions arrive unbidden, they can knock you for six.

Retirement-blues is a very real issue, but one way of avoiding it is to plan ahead for a path that eases you very gradually from full-time work into full-time fun.

If you haven’t caught up on the rise in numbers of over 50’s couples who are going their separate ways, it’s time to take a look

Whatever your reason for being without friends, it’s important to remember it’s not your fault, and there are moves you can make to find new companions.

Moving into a retirement village is a big life change so it makes sense that your insurance needs might be impacted. Here are three things to consider before you make any decisions about insurance.

Feeling lonely from time to time is quite normal. However, when we feel it’s dominating our lives, it’s time to sort the problem rather than let it consume us.

When people retire, they often continue to define themselves by what their work was in the past. Yet it doesn’t really describe who they now are.

When it comes to the emotional abuse of an older person, the psychological damage can go undiscovered for months or even years.

As we age, it’s important to embrace a positive outlook on life, one that builds our confidence and helps us to continue growing in mind, body, and spirit.