Have you been paying attention to the real estate market over the last year and thinking about making a change?  Forti Homes is a real estate brokerage that often has conversations with older adults about selling larger homes and buying something smaller in order to fit their lifestyle and continue to safely age in place.

It can be overwhelming to think about downsizing — moving to a smaller home than you have now.  If the thought has crossed your mind, read on to learn about some considerations that can guide you toward the best decision for you.
Is Downsizing Part …

Hydration and nutrition play a critical role in the overall health of our mind and body. This is true for everyone but especially important for aging adults. When you listen to this presentation, you will learn more.

It specifically focuses on the importance of adequate hydration and the MIND diet.  This diet is a brain-healthy one.  The acronym stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay.
Research Backs This Up
The Mayo Clinic features the MIND diet on its website. Furthermore, they mention research that reveals: “Eating certain foods (and…

For many of us, we’ve spent time during our working years daydreaming about the idyllic Golden Years of retirement. We envision peace, joy and fulfillment in retirement, with no bosses, no schedules and ample free time to enjoy all the things we couldn’t do when life was in busier phases.

Therefore, it comes as a surprise to many when post-retirement blues set in, or when recurring depression doesn’t magically lift in this  long-imagined reprieve from life’s stressors.
Retiring Can Cause Mixed Emotions
Despite our reveries, it is not uncommon for retirees to exp…