A Quick Guide to Natural Fall Allergy Remedies for Seniors

The sniffling, sneezing, itching and watery eyes let you know when the pollen count is high. In Kearney, Nebraska, ragweed pollen and mold are responsible for most fall seasonal allergies. It's possible to develop seasonal allergies later in life, which leaves you to figure out how to deal with them. Try these natural remedies to help.

New-to-You Board Games: Challenging Yourself to New Gameplay in Retirement

Opportunities to explore new hobbies are one of the best things about retirement, especially when they let you spend more quality time with loved ones. Embracing this new chapter in your life means challenging your mind, and board games offer one way to do so while fostering connections between different generations.

8 Steps to Creating a Meditation Habit in Retirement

Meditation is a simple yet powerful exercise to support your mental health. However, it's not always clear how meditation works or how to get started. Learn more about how to create a meditation habit in your retirement years so you can take advantage of the benefits.

Large Print Reading: How to Stack Your TBR With Plenty of Material

Large print reading can be a great option if you strain to decipher tiny fonts, but books, in general, are expensive. Large print books require more paper and are bigger, which means they cost more to make. As a result, if you buy these books new in the bookstore, you may pay quite a bit to fuel a reading habit.

Understanding Social Security Benefits: A Brief Guide for Seniors

Social Security is an important income stream for around 67 million people in the United States. As of February 2024, around 20% of all people in the nation collected some amount of Social Security, and 80% of those were older adults in retirement. Whether you're planning for retirement or already there and considering your care choices in later life, understanding your Social Security benefits is important.

What Is Kindle Unlimited and How Can It Help You Save Money on Books?

On the hunt for your next great read? Imagine having millions of e-books at your fingertips without paying for each one separately. This gives you the freedom to read short stories in the morning, a mystery novel in the afternoon and poetry in the evening — all without pulling out a credit card each time. All you need is a monthly Kindle Unlimited membership and a voracious appetite for reading. Learn more about this Amazon subscription service and whether it's a good fit for your reading lifestyle.

The Flexible Oat: Practical Tips for Integrating Oats Into Your Life as a Senior

At Cambridge Court, we offer nutritious, restaurant-style meals for our assisted living residents, but you can also enjoy snacks and meals in the comfort of your apartment. Oats provide an abundance of health benefits, including cholesterol-lowering and antidiabetic effects. They also boost your fiber intake and help you feel full longer. A traditional bowl of steaming hot oatmeal isn't the only way to enjoy this nutritious ingredient. Try these ideas to add more oats to your diet without getting bored.

Why Is Community So Important in Retirement?

Before retirement, you interact with others daily. When you retire, you have more freedom and flexibility, but you also miss out on that built-in social network. Finding a sense of community elsewhere is important for many reasons. Living at Cambridge Court in Kearney offers an instant community as you age. Explore the reasons why you need a community in your older years.

The Benefits of Playing Card Games for Older Adults

Whether you join a bridge group or teach your grandchildren to play Go Fish, playing card games offers more than simple enjoyment. A deck of cards can unlock physical, mental and emotional benefits for older adults. Find out why you should take up card playing as a hobby in your retirement years.

8 Lessons From Ecclesiastes

As an older adult, you realize life can get a little messy and comes with its fair share of challenges. Ecclesiastes speaks to those trying times and puts the ups and downs into perspective. It can be a particularly helpful part of the Bible if you're currently weathering a season that's not as easy. Here are some lessons you can take from Ecclesiastes.