😊 RetireHub Daily — 5/11/24 😊

It is Saturday, May 11th, 2024

Dear RetireHub Daily Readers,

When was the last time you took a holiday?

While retirement gives us more time than ever before, the reality is we can be more concerned about saving than spending it on a luxury like travel.

Plus, as we get older, traveling safely and comfortably becomes more of a concern.

That’s why every Saturday we’ll be sharing affordable and safe travel tips designed for seniors with various levels of need and income—and sharing some travel-themed facts, news, and trivia.

Share your travel tips, stories, and recommendations with us!

Happy travels.

RetireHub

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RETIREHUB POLL

Travel tips for seniors

Aging can make travel seem that much more stressful. But that shouldn’t stop us from adding new experiences to our lives.

Here are some tips to consider when traveling:

• Bring sleep aids—sleep can be the first thing to suffer during travel. A strange bed, jet lag, strange noises. Packing a sleep mask, ear plugs, and an inflatable neck pillow for the plane means you’re more likely to get rest whatever your destination. Manta Sleep has a great range of sleep-saving items.

• Try slim, light document holders—keep documents safe and within reach using a lightweight pouch. Many come with a range of pockets that let you bring more on the aircraft as a “personal item”, too. Here’s a list of tried and tested document holders.

• Share your location—Google maps lets you share your location with others back home who can track in the google maps app. Here’s a guide to turning the feature on.

• Pack a collapsible water bottle—dehydration is a challenge when travelling, especially to warmer climates. A colliapsible water bottle that folds up can be a great solution. Here’s a few to consider.

• Try a medication reminder app—travelling disrupts our routines, and that can be bad when it comes to medication. Try using an app to remind you to take your meds (so long as you have access to wifi or data). Here’s a list of apps you can use.

There are just a few tips to help make travel feel safer and more enjoyable. Please share any of your personal tips with us!

Yesterday’s Poll Results - Have you tried Pickleball?

While only 10% of RetireHub Daily readers currently play pickleball, 39% are interested in playing. However, 51% aren’t interested or unable to play this sport that has supposedly become popular amongst seniors.

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 think that my husband and I are going to learn, it sounds like a fun way to connect with others! ”

• “My sister tried it for the first time & fell & ruined her arm & shoulder. She is very athletic too! Ya, not for me.”

• “It's a great game that everyone should try.”

WHAT WE’RE READING

SENIOR LIVING NEWS

5 Novels to Pack For a Trip

I am a mood reader. Sometimes I like a mystery or a thriller. Other times, I crave historical fiction novels. But during the summer, when I’m heading off on vacation or a weekend getaway, I prefer a quick, fun read – a book that keeps me turning the pages and staying up long past my bedtime. Here are a few I’ve devoured…

• Read the Article

Common Pre and Post-Retirement Risks

Risk planning can be one of the most difficult retirement topics to discuss, but the truth is, many retirees don't plan for the unexpected expenses that can pop up.

Key Takeaways

•When you retire, your risk of a financial emergency doesn’t change even though your income might be limited.

•Some risks you’ll face are family and health emergencies, unexpected inflation, and changes to Medicare or Social Security.

•The best way to reduce these risks is to have extra money set aside and regularly reassess your budget to account for the funds you have left.

• Read the Guide

LONGEVITY TIP OF THE DAY

Go Mediterranean, at home!—The Mediterranean diet is linked with a longer, healthier life. But the Mediterranean is also a long distance and an expensive plane ticket away! Bring more olive oil, nuts, oily fish and legumes into your dishes at home with some simple Mediterranean dishes for beginners.

• Check out these Mediterranean recipes

Slang of the Day

Word: “Facepalm”

Definition: We’ve probably all made the gesture of a “facepalm”, slapping our palm to our head when we’ve forgotten something or said something silly. Like many common slang words, “facepalm” is a way to express this feeling in text or online.

Used in a Sentence: “I totally forgot to bring my Mediterranean white bean salad. Facepalm.”

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY

In pictures: Auroras light the sky during rare solar storm

A series of solar flares and coronal mass ejections from the sun are creating dazzling auroras across the globe.

The rare solar storm may also disrupt communications. The last time a solar storm of this magnitude reached Earth was in October 2003, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space Weather Prediction Center.

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The ‘World’s Largest’ Vacuum to Suck Up Carbon Emissions Begins Operating in Iceland

A pair of climate-solution firms have just turned on the largest CO2 vacuum in the world, capable of sucking thousands of tons of carbon out of the atmosphere.

The whole thing will be powered by geothermal energy, making it carbon-negative.

• …Read More

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