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May 10, 2024
It is Friday, May 10th, 2024
Dear RetireHub Daily Readers, today’s daily theme is Health and Wellness.
If we want to enjoy our retirement to the fullest, we need to live well, not just long. After all, we worked hard to get to this point!
The common wisdom of our parents and grandparents was that retirement was a time to slow down. But we now know that by looking after our nutrition and staying active (if possible), we can have a fun, adventure-filled retirement.
So every Friday we’ll be sharing fun, useful tips to look after our physical, mental, and relationship health in our golden years. Remember to share your tips with us!
RetireHub
 | On this day in 1994, Nelson Mandela, whose efforts to end apartheid led to his imprisonment (1962–90) and earned him the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize, became president of South Africa. |
Deal of the Day
Enjoy 20% off and free shipping sitewide at Herman Miller. Choose from office chairs, gaming chairs, lounge chairs, decor, shelving, lighting, and more.
RETIREHUB POLL
Have you tried Pickleball? |
Simple exercises for healthy aging
Exercise isn’t for everyone. But, if you can exercise, it’s one of our best tools for making the most of retirement. Even simple exercises done consistently can help keep us healthy and prevent injury from falls.
Here are some simple exercises to try:
Chair yoga—a great way to begin improving your mobility and strength and get the blood flowing. Here’s a great video by seniors, for seniors to get started.
Tai Chi—an ancient martial art that’s about slowing things down to find balance, Tai Chi is a gentle but effective exercise for seniors. Here’s a beginner video featuring seated versions of the exercises.
Water aerobics—water takes the stress off of our joints and lets us move in ways we might not be able to otherwise. Check your local swimming pool for senior classes. Read a guide to get started here.
Pickleball—slightly more active than our other exercises, pickleball is a fun way to have some friendly competition while being less demanding than tennis.
Curling—Curling is a fantastic sport for seniors. It’s a competitive sport that’s relatively easygoing (though sweeping can be a good core workout!). Those with mobility issues can still join in by using a stick to push their rock. Obviously this depends on whether you have a curling club in town…
Walking—walking is an underrated exercise. You can get a decent cardio workout from a good work, as well as a mental health boost. Try swinging your arms up and over your head as you work for some extra benefits.
These exercises should all be accessible (curling may be less popular in some States!), are definitely all fun, and gentle for seniors. If you currently do any of these let us know!
Yesterday’s Poll Results - How much time do you typically spend on your favorite hobby each week?
While 28% of RetireHub Daily readers don’t have a hobby, most (21%) of those who do spend more than 5 hours a week on their passion projects. Perhaps we’ll get a few of those 28% trying something new each Friday!
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.
“I play billiards at our senior center Monday, Wednesday and Friday, great company with the other seniors!”
“Gardening...love to play in the dirt.”
“Does going to Silver Sneakers count as a hobby? Love going there, new friends and moving, not sure what one is better for me.”
WHAT WE’RE READING
 “So beautifully written, so tender, so real.” | by Toni Anderson After nine years of selfless caregiving, complicated by her progressing Alzheimer’s and his own failing heart, Jack finally admits he can no longer care for his wife at home. With reluctance, he arranges to admit her to an assisted living facility. But on the morning of admission, Sara is having one of her few good days, and he’s unable to follow through. Instead, he takes them on an impulsive journey to confront their past and reclaim their future. |
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SENIOR LIVING NEWS
What Was It Like to Be Single After Being Married So Long?
It was a bit disconcerting. Having been married for 28 years and then suddenly be thrown into a reality where you are entering the dating world in a different decade and having to juggle multiple responsibilities (career, kid). The nice thing was now you had the means to enjoy the nicer things in life, but time management became much more of a factor. Balancing a busy career and dating was a challenge.
If you’ve been ordered to turn over some of your retirement savings to your spouse in a divorce, there are steps you can take to minimize taxes. Learn more.
Key Takeaways
•During a divorce, the judge may order spouses to split retirement savings as part of the division of assets.
•To avoid withdrawal penalties, the IRS requires a legal order detailing the specifics of the court ruling.
•You’ll need to make sure you update your plan beneficiaries after the divorce is final.
LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY
Give chamomile a try—Chamomile is a soothing herbal tea. Research has shown that chamomile can help reduce symptoms of anxiety. Even if you don’t suffer from anxiety, chamomile and other herbal teas have a calming effect, helping to switch off the brain and drift off to a better night’s sleep.
Slang of the Day
Word: “Glow up”
Definition: A glow-up is a makeover that goes beyond skin deep, where the subject has undergone a truly remarkable transformation.
Used in a Sentence: “Geoff sure has had a glow up since his divorce!”
GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY
Construction of the “largest wildlife crossing in the world” passed a significant milestone in April placing the first girders over an 8-lane freeway near Los Angeles to preserve the local mountain lion population.
After years of tireless work, erecting the first horizontal section of the 210-foot-long crossing was an historic moment for the National Wildlife Federation, the Caltrans highway department, and many private and public partners.
A team of Canadian and US researchers are using X-rays to revive the images that were captured in the 18th century on the earliest form of photography—Daguerreotypes.
Their breakthrough demonstrations have taken artifacts tarnished beyond all recognition and turned out stunningly clear images of the individuals whose portraits were captured all those years ago.
Introducing the Illuminator, by Twilight. The Illuminator aggregates complex health and medical information from Medicare’s member portal into an easy-to-understand format.
The Illuminator empowers you with the healthcare information you need to easily:
Track and monitor the health journey of you or your loved one from afar
Share information with other family members
Provide healthcare providers accurate information - especially in acute or emergency situations
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RETIREHUB TRIVIA
"General Hospital" is one of the longest-running American soap operas centered around a hospital setting. In which fictional city is it set? |
Which American swimmer holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals? |
Which film features a duo trying to get to Chicago for Thanksgiving, one of whom is annoyingly talkative and played by John Candy? |
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