A Tragic Reality: the Need for Charitable Food Delivery Organizations According to the American Academy of Family Physicians’ research, there are around 3.7 million malnourished seniors in the United States. For many older adults, putting a delicious, nutritious meal on the table every day can prove very difficult. This was ample cause for me to…
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Meal Delivery Services for Seniors
Introduction Thanks in part to the COVID pandemic, there has been a surge in meal delivery services. During the pandemic, people of course stayed home and significantly reduced their patronage of restaurants and even grocery stores. This phenomenon was probably even more prevalent with seniors. There are basically two variants on meal delivery services for…
Bicycle Safety for Seniors
Older individuals are increasingly realizing the advantages of cycling. By being mindful of the need for safety and defensive riding, selecting an appropriate bicycle and gear, adhering to traffic regulations, and ensuring visibility, senior citizens can fully experience the benefits while minimizing the likelihood of injuries. In an effort to ensure you cycle safely, I…
Retirement News Articles – July 24, 2023
I have been very productive over the last week and a half, posting several articles: Retirement News Articles – July 24, 2023 Hiking and Walking Shoes (and more) Music and Arts Festivals – 2023 Cycling Apparel & Accessories for Seniors I encourage you to check them out. As noted in my inaugural newsletter post, I…
Hiking and Walking Shoes (and more)
Before discussing the different types of hiking and walking shoes, I must stress the importance of proper fit and comfort. Your feet will be the contact point over often rocky, rough terrain. Selection of a sturdy shoe is imperative, but if it doesn’t fit your feet, you, your feet and your treks, will suffer. Introduction…
Music & Arts Festivals – 2023
If you have been following my Retirement News Article newsletters, you know that I have an affinity for summer festivals of all kinds, especially Music & Arts Festivals. There have been various festival calendars featured in those newsletters…one at a time. I apologize that as we enter “mid-summer”, it didn’t occur to me until now…
Cycling Apparel & Accessories for Seniors
If you are an aspiring cyclist, you will find yourself over time increasing the frequency and length of your rides. As this happens, it becomes more and more likely you will need to upgrade your cycling apparel and accessories this will be for comfort, performance and safety reasons. I have written this post (Cycling Apparel…
Retirement News Articles – July 17, 2023
I hope you notice and appreciate a new theme and layout for my website. Compared to my more rudimentary start-up, I am very pleased with the look of the updated site. I hope you find it more pleasing to the eye and informative as well. You may recall that I mentioned in a previous Retirement…
Resources for Hikers and Walkers
Being from Colorado, one of my favorite recreational activities is hiking…of any kind, anywhere, anytime. I hope you share this passion, or if not, consider adding it to your list of recreational activities. This post, titled, “Resources for Hikers and Walkers” is an attempt you to do just that. Resources for Hikers & Walkers –…
Cycling Resources for Seniors
Exercise is an important part of healthy aging. It helps keep your heart, lungs, and brain healthy and your muscles strong. Many older people turn to cycling as a healthy, stimulating activity. Personally, it is one of my lifetime favorite activities; hence I had to pen this post, “Cycling Resources for Seniors” to encourage others…