😊 RetireHub Daily: Thirsty? Try these hydration tips | 06/14/2024

It is Friday, June 14th, 2024

Dear RetireHub Daily Readers, thanks to all the amazing pics everyone sent in of their animal travel encounters yesterday! We’ll be sharing our favorite next Travel Thursday. Today, it’s Health and Wellness Friday. Get ready for the usual deals, tips, and trivia!

On this day in 1982, Argentina surrendered to Great Britain, ending the 74-day Falklands War over disputed islands off the coast of Argentina.

4 years later, in 1986, Argentina would play against England in the World Cup. There was an infamous handball goal scored by Diego Maradona in that game. Do you know what the incident became known as? Test your knowledge in our trivia at the end of this newsletter.

Deal of the Day

Woot Fragrance Sale: Up to 73% Off!

Woot just keeps the sales rolling! This time, the focus is on fragrances. Find great deals for men and women. There’s even an extra $3 off to be had through using code PERF3OFF at checkout. Till Jun 16th!

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RETIREHUB POLL

Tips to stay hydrated for seniors

Have you ever noticed how much water younger generations drink every day? Well, it turns out water has a lot of health benefits, but us older folk didn’t know that growing up.

Good hydration helps keep joints healthy, hydrates our skin, helps with digestion, blood pressure, heat exhaustion, exercise, concentration … the list goes on.

Here are a few tips to help you stay hydrated:

• Carry a water bottle—finding a place to grab a drink isn’t always easy. plus, if you’re in a restaurant you may be tempted by less healthy options. Unless you always have a bottle of water to sip on! Here’s a list of the best water bottles out there and another list of water bottles for loved ones with dementia.

• Drink on a schedule—we’re most in need of water in the morning, so try leaving a glass ready on your bedside table. You could also make a habit to drink at certain times of the day, or every time you come back home.

• Liven up your water—if you find water too bland, throw in some flavor! Chop up some cucumber, lemon, or other fruits and drop them in a water jug. Soon that water will taste like a delicious fruit cocktail and you won’t be able to get enough of the stuff! Here’s a list of some great seltzers (though they all cost a lot more than tap water!).

• If you’re drinking alcohol, replace a round with water—while a cold beer feels thirst quenching, it’s doing the opposite. Turn to water for a round or two to rehydrate.

• Schedule bathroom breaks on long trips—one of the reasons people don’t drink enough water is they don’t want to worry about finding a bathroom, so make sure any trips account for bathroom stops. It’s better than dehydration, especially in the summer months!

Cheers everyone! Here’s to healthy hydration!

Yesterday’s Poll Results - Would you consider retiring in Canada?

 🇨🇦 Sorry Canada, RetireHub Daily readers are not interested in retirement in your great country! 55% said they would “absolutely not” retire in Canada. A collective 35% said “maybe” and only 10% said a certain “yes.” Well, those winters are cold up North!

Thanks to the many of you who vote and comment every day.

Our Favorite Comments:

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

• “I would love to visit Canada, but I could never live away from my family.”

• “Too cold.” Many of you commented with this! -RH

• “If Canada treats elderly better than the US - I’m in!”

• “I WANTED to retire to Canada, but they wouldn't have me. Apparently old Americans are not welcome to become citizens because it puts a drain on their health care system. I had done the research on location, and had chosen Nanaimo on Vancouver Island, but I should have talked to the government first.”

WHAT WE’RE READING

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SENIOR LIVING NEWS

Feel Stuck After Divorce At 60? Bust These Myths To Get What You Want

If you are over 60 and divorced, you may feel stuck, unable to move on after the divorce.

In my years as a divorce recovery coach, I have discovered the reason divorced women over 60 feel stuck is because they are operating on 4 myths that keep them from getting what they want.

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Best Retirement Communities in 2024

We’ve rounded up the top retirement communities by region so you can start to research the amenities worth paying for, and options located in or around the places you’d feel glad to call home during retirement.

Key Takeaways

•Retirement communities are for independent people age 55+, and offer special services and amenities for monthly fees

•Some communities, often Continuing Care Retirement Communities, also offer increasing levels of healthcare to accommodate your needs as you get older

•It’s important to weigh the cost of living in a retirement community, with HOA dues and other fees, against those entailed by other living arrangements, which could be less expensive

Read the Guide

Longevity Recipe of the Day

Slow-Cooker Chicken & Chickpea Soup—this affordable and low-labor dish is nutritious, delicious, and filling. Plus, less salt because you get your own broth from the bone-in chicken.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups dried chickpeas, soaked overnight

• 4 cups water

• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped

• 1 (15 ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, preferably fire-roasted

• 2 tablespoons tomato paste

• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped

• 1 bay leaf

• 4 teaspoons ground cumin

• 4 teaspoons paprika

• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

• 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed, trimmed

• 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and quartered

• ¼ cup halved pitted oil-cured olives

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley or cilantro

Read the full recipe

Slang Word of the Day

Phrase: “Slay / slayed“

Meaning: Not something you’d expect a vampire slayer to perform, to “slay” is to do something so well you leave your audience completely stunned.

In a sentence: “Did you watch that live concert last night? She really slayed!“

GOOD NEWS OF THE DAY

Dublin news viewers stunned as Henry Winkler is among hotel guests evacuated after fire

Dubliners were in for a surprise when they switched on the news to find actor Henry Winkler being evacuated from a hotel fire.

Barry star Winkler, known by many as The Fonz from sitcom Happy Days, found himself on the street outside the establishment –and his response has since gone viral.

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Edinburgh Zoo Welcomes Adorable South American Deer Fawn the Size of a Bread Loaf—Pictures

The Edinburgh Zoo has shared the first images of an adorable two-week-old Southern pudu fawn, the second smallest deer in the world.

It was born to first-time parents Violetta and Evan. The tiny female youngster is doing well and has been named Gia by keepers at the zoo, managed by the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland.

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RETIREHUB TRIVIA

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 July 23rd! (Maximum $20/month streaming service).

Congratulations to Robin A. for winning June’s drawing!

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