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Dogs wouldn’t be man’s best friend for no reason. The fuzzy feeling they give is significantly proven to improve both physical and mental health. If there would be a list of people who would benefit from it, senior will make up majority of that list. As one ages, one has more free time to spare and less energy to do activities that requires physical exertion, so it can get lonely unfortunately. That’s when companionship helps. Continue Reading ...

Retirement is a phase in life everyone looks forward to because it gives people the freedom to do what they’ve always wanted to do in life but never had the time to, like traveling, reaching the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, or watching a Broadway show in New York. After ticking off every single item on your to-do list, now what? You might need to starting looking for other things to keep yourself busy and here’s ideas to get you started. Volunteering Everyone has a cause or belief that they are passionate about, so why not pursue it? Volunteering not only gives one a purpose in life, it also helps out recipients of one’s time. A win-win situation. Volunteering is a social activity that allows you to develop relationships with the people you meet, and the best part about it is that these people has the same values as you and supports the same causes you do. Another perk of volunteering is you often get to access to events that often are not available to the public. If you like t...

Retirement is one of those phases in life that can be considered life altering depending on how you look at it. For some, it means being independent and having the freedom to do everything they have always wanted to do while others may say that it is another thing to be dealt with. However, it should not be the case if you properly plan this significant transition. Proper planning of retirement involves not only the retiree but also the people close to the person retiring – their family and friends. If you are a retiree considering being part of an independent senior community, you not only have to think about what to do with your newfound spare time but also plan how to maintain or attain the lifestyle that will make you the happiest. While not the easiest to do, the long-term benefits of planning ahead of time will be worth every effort made. The first thing to consider is the people who will be affected with your move, your family. Given that such circumstance most likely have...