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April 07, 2024
It is Sunday, April 7th, 2024
 | On this day in 1939, American director Francis Ford Coppola—whose films included the classics The Godfather (1972), The Godfather, Part II (1974), and Apocalypse Now (1979)—was born. |
Deal of the Day
Walmart has rollback prices on over 400 food items, including fresh produce, frozen food, beverages and more! They deliver practically anywhere in the U.S. so accessibility shouldn’t be a problem!
RETIREHUB POLL
How do you define happiness, and what are its key components in your life? |
Yesterday’s Poll Results - How has your life philosophy or approach to living evolved over the years?
RetireHub members have generally shifted towards prioritizing health and wellness (42% of the vote), with developing a greater appreciation for leisure and relaxation (30%) being the second-highest shift!
Thanks to everyone who voted and commented!
Best of the Comments:
“I have found peace within myself ... and realized that joy and happiness are an internal job instead of looking for it on the outside. I am finally comfortable being in my own skin!!”
“Always said I wanted to be healthy enough to enjoy activities and traveling. Finally retired so I can do just that.”
“I have more energy, time & money for my activities now that kids are out of college, and I no longer work. Also, I have time to do volunteer work.”
We had our artist depict RetireHub members engaging in some activities that prioritize their health and wellness!
WHAT WE’RE READING
 | by Cheryl Bradshaw From a USA Today bestselling author: Quinn Abernathy hasn’t had it easy. Motherhood, divorce, cancer, and the ups and downs of owning a business have well earned her a stay at the Soul Awakens retreat — until an almost-deadly realization teaches her that she can never really outrun her past… |
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SENIOR LIVING NEWS
10 Ways To Set Healthy Boundaries After 60
Establishing healthy boundaries in your life protects your mental and emotional well-being. From saying no to commitments that overwhelm you or drain your energy to saying yes more often to what makes your heart sing, healthy boundaries can prevent mental clutter and create space for activities that bring you joy and fulfillment.
While healthy boundaries can lead to improved emotional well-being and strengthen your relationships, it can also be uncomfortable. In fact, many women of our generation were not taught how to establish healthy boundaries, making the act of doing so overwhelming and intimidating.
How Retirement Communities Work
Your kids have grown up and are on their own. You don’t especially enjoy yard work, or need all of this space. Is it time to consider moving to some sort of senior living community? What’s the difference between senior communities, retirement communities, assisted living, etc.? How do you choose?
We’ll look at the definitions of the different types of retirement living and how to figure out which one may be right for you.
LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY
Embrace the North — By living up north, Americans automatically increase their chances at a longer life. According to a report published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, both men and women who lived in the south generally had a shorter life compared to those living anywhere else in the United States.
NEWS OF THE DAY
Cheaper, quicker prostate cancer scans just as accurate ‘and can help more men’
Cutting the duration of MRI scans for prostate cancer by a third would make them cheaper and more accessible without reducing their accuracy. That is the key result of a UK trial which indicates that lowering costs could ensure more men are offered scans.
According to Cancer Research UK, there are about 52,300 new prostate cancer cases every year in the UK, equal to more than 140 a day.
Virginia woman fulfills lifelong dream on 'Price is Right:' 'I spun a dollar on the wheel'
A woman from New Kent got to fulfill the lifelong dream of being told to "Come on Down" on the "Price is Right" Wednesday.
Linda Lia attended the taping back in February as part of a vacation to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. She had ordered the tickets online and knew she would be in the crowd but when her name was called, "... that was a little scary. They have signs to make sure that you can hear. And if you can't hear your name, they have a sign. And I saw my name immediately," Linda explained. "And I thought oh, my goodness. So I blacked out a lot. So I just jumped up, hugged my friend, and went around to come on down."
RETIREHUB TRIVIA
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