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Senior Living Are you prepared to take a 30-year vacation? Summer is vacation season. However, before the week or two of fun begins comes the hard part planning and packing. There are so many things to consider depending on the type of experience a person wants to have and what they need to bring along.
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Yet research shows that when it comes to retirement planning, many Americans are flying blind. According to Northwestern Mutual’s 2015 Planning & Progress Study, while not having sufficient savings to retire comfortably is a leading Now picture preparing for a 30- financial fear, more than a third of year vacation. As life expectancy adults don’t even know how much increases, that’s essentially what income they need to retire. retirement could be for many Americans. Their “luggage” or The lack of confidence in financial financial strategy has to preparedness may explain why accommodate routine expenses like Americans are increasingly delaying food and shelter, healthcare costs, retirement involuntarily. The same lifestyle needs and perhaps even a study found that among those legacy for loved ones or favorite individuals expecting to work
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Senior Living beyond the traditional retirement age ensure your retirement lifestyle of 65, six in 10 believe it will be from expectations and priorities are necessity rather than choice. aligned. However, maintaining open and ongoing communication about “Retirement should be synonymous financial matters may be harder than with personal fulfillment - whether it sounds. In fact, Northwestern that means staying active Mutual research shows that professionally or enjoying a life of Americans prefer discussing death leisure,” says Rebekah Barsch, vice and intimacy over money matters. president of planning, Northwestern Overcoming this discomfort, Mutual. “In an age of ebbing social especially for decision-making safety nets and rising costs, proactive around difficult topics like longfinancial planning is your ticket to term care, is vital as it could impact having the flexibility to shape the your significant other as well as your retirement experience you’ve worked adult children. hard to enjoy.” Consult an expert - While the The good news is that it’s rarely too Internet has empowered us to late to take control of your financial become a nation of DIYers, there are situation. Barsch suggests considering still some areas where professional the following “retirement vacation guidance is valuable. Just like a checklist” to help assess whether travel agent is a key resource for your financial foundation can navigating more complex travel support your desired lifestyle itineraries, a professional advisor through your life span: can objectively look at your finances and goals, share insights on the Determine your “retirement merits of various risk and investment destination” - Like an actual solutions and devise a strategy to vacation, what you need to take meet immediate and future needs. depends on where you’re going and how long you’re planning to stay. So, “The benefits of being proactive if your goal is to retire as early as are clear,” continues Barsch. “Our possible and lead a life of leisure research consistently shows that without working for supplemental people who are disciplined about income, you’ll likely need more financial planning are happier in resources than if you choose to retirement and enjoy a better quality remain in the workforce as long as of life, which ultimately is what it’s possible or opt for some form of all about.” employment during retirement. For more resources and information Confer with your “travel to improve financial planning and companion” - If you’re retiring with prepare for retirement, visit NM. a spouse or partner, it’s essential to com.
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Senior Living Five simple time-tested tips for aging well A health renaissance is taking place in America as more people are embracing aging well and being proactive rather than reactive about their well-being. Prevention has become the focus, and many aging Americans are turning to time-tested methods for keeping their bodies and minds healthy so they can live longer, higher-quality lives.
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SUPERFOODS The foods you eat influence how you look and feel, from glowing and confident to lethargic and sick. Selecting foods that people have eaten historically as nutritional powerhouses can help boost overall wellness.
Kristen Johnson, certified personal trainer, registered dietician and nutrition expert at www. ontargetliving.com points out five time-tested strategies for aging well: She notes that quality over quantity is what really matters.
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like human growth hormones and testosterone are stimulated by highintensity exercise, while fat-storing hormones like cortisol may be lowered. Try increasing the intensity and frequency of your exercise, while decreasing the time spent.”
“Daily movement is the real fountain of youth. It keeps us healthy “When it comes to improving overall fitness, high-intensity from the inside out,” says Johnson.
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exercise for a short amount of time may be much more beneficial than low intensity for a long amount of time,” Johnson says. “Research suggests that fat-burning hormones
“Superfoods are nutrient-rich foods, such as fruits, vegetables, ancient grains, healthy fats and lean proteins,” says Johnson. “These foods naturally contain high amounts
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Senior Living of antioxidants, vitamins and NUTRIENTS minerals, which all contribute to Supplements help fill nutritional healthy aging.” gaps, especially as the aging body requires greater amounts of certain A FEW TO FOCUS ON: vitamins and minerals. Johnson Carrots, squash and sweet potatoes points out the importance of omegaare extremely beneficial for eye and 3s for aging well. skin health, thanks to high levels of “Omega-3 fats are essential for beta-carotene, a type of vitamin A. getting you healthy from the inside Any brightly colored fruits and vegetables will have an abundant amount of antioxidants, and these help prevent oxidation and cell damage. Examples: raspberries, kale and cabbage. Carbohydrates like healthy grains, beans and potatoes help you produce serotonin, a calming and satiety hormone that helps fight stress and anxiety’s negative effects.
out, all while helping improve hormonal balance, brain health, weight loss and metabolism,” she says. “Omega-3 fats are also extremely helpful for healthy skin, hair and nails.” SLEEP
“Chronic lack of sleep is one of the fastest ways to age the human body,” Johnson says. “Lack of sleep can have a huge impact on the appearance
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of skin, causing fine lines, wrinkles for most adults is around 7-8 hours a and dark under-eye circles. Not night. getting enough sleep can also cause your body to release a stress hormone SOCIAL ACTIVITY called cortisol.” Human interaction can decrease as She notes that adequate sleep can people age, but it’s more important positively influence cognitive ability, than ever to form and maintain mood, weight loss and skin bonds with others. Participating in rejuvenation, so it should be a top social activity is a fun way to enjoy priority for an aging-well routine. life and reap real health benefits. While the right amount of sleep will “The American Medical vary between individuals, the goal Association has noted that stress is
the basic cause for more than 60 percent of all human illnesses and diseases,” says Johnson. ‘”When you are socially active and surround yourself with people you enjoy, you may be less likely to feel lonely, unhappy, or unfulfilled, all of which can cause unwanted stress.”
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