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😊 RetireHub Daily — 4/22/24 😊

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April 22, 2024

It is Monday, April 22nd, 2024

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On this day in 1970, the first ever “Earth Day” was celebrated. Founded by American politician and conservationist Gaylord Anton Nelson, Earth Day drew attention to the environmental movement and quickly grew into an international event.

Deal of the Day

Limited Time Only: 2 for $50 Clogs and Sandals!

Say what you want about how they look, everyone agrees that Crocs are one of the comfiest casual shoes going! Stock up with 2 for $50 on this flash sale.

Yesterday’s Poll Results - What motivates you to exercise regularly?

The primary motivator for RH members to exercise was to improve overall health and fitness with nearly 60% of the vote! In second place was “Maintaining independence and mobility” with close to 25% of the vote!

Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!

Our Favorite Comments:

We love hearing and sharing comments from our polls! While we can’t publish them all, we do read and appreciate every comment.

  • “Gym guy. Weight train 5 days a week”

  • “While working at staying healthy and fit, exercise also helps mobility and independence. I go by the old saying "If you don't use it you lose it"!”

  • “I work out with weights every morning. I want to stay healthy & keep my bones strong”

WHAT WE’RE READING

by Kate Bold

From a USA Today bestselling author:

Travel back to 19th-century San Francisco, where young widow and clairvoyant Annie and quarrelsome lawyer Nate investigate a man’s suspicious death.

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SENIOR LIVING NEWS

What’s Wrong with Wrinkles Anyway?

Don’t they add character to a face? I love it when an old person smiles, and their face falls into creases. A wrinkled face is a fascinating face, it tells us so much about the person. It tells the world, ‘I have lived, I have seen things and done things’ and, perhaps most importantly in my judgmental mind, it does not suggest vanity.

A continuing care retirement community lets older adults live independently with the assurance that if your needs escalate, you’ll get quality healthcare without moving.

Key Takeaways:

•Continuing care retirement communities give older adults the option of enjoying independent living and nursing care without having to move as they get older.

•CCRC costs can be higher, but all your expenses are included.

•When choosing a CCRC, look at cost, amenities and services provided, location, and the lifestyle quality you’ll enjoy as a resident.

LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY

Try Chair Yoga—Chair yoga has become a popular option for seniors to build strength and balance in a way that is safe and affordable. All you need is a sturdy chair and a little bit of space, so you can do it at home.

Slang Phrase of the Day

Word: “Lit“

Definition: Either 1) describing intoxication or 2) a situation as particularly fun/exciting.

Used in a Sentence: “Stella’s party was lit! Even I got a little lit.“

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY

Tracy and Rory Vorster were cleaning their bathroom when they made the “grotesque” discovery—a stone-carved sprite concealed under a wooden panel.

“I couldn’t believe it,” said the father of three. “I shouted up to my wife and said ‘I’ve found a thing’.

A new way to safely boost immune cells to fight cancer—avoiding harmful side-effects such as hair loss—has been developed.

Scientists at Virginia Tech devised the ground-breaking immunotherapy to localize cancer-killing cytokines in tumors, improving the effectiveness of current treatments.

RETIREHUB TRIVIA

What type of plant is a daffodil?

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Which actor famously said, "I coulda been a contender," in "On the Waterfront"?

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Want More Trivia?

Join us on Wednesday, April 24th at 6pm EST for RetireHub Trivia Night! It’s an online trivia contest where RetireHub members compete to see who has the most trivia knowledge!

It’s free to join, and is a fun way to spend 20-30 minutes with other RetireHub members from across the country — plus, the winner will receive a $100 Amazon gift card!

Our goal is to grow RetireHub to over 1 million members — with this, we’ll have the leverage to get even better discounts from the likes of Netflix, Amazon, and others.

To help incentivize referrals, we’re giving away 12 months of your favorite streaming service for free! Simply forward this email to a friend (and cc [email protected]) and you’ll be entered into the drawing on May 15th! (Maximum $20/month streaming service).

Each additional friend you send the email to will count as an additional entry (25 person max).