Kevin Roache
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What Causes Depression
According to the World Health Organization, 300 million people worldwide suffer from depression. In the United States alone, approximately 6.7 percent of all adults have experienced a severe episode of depression in the last year. The good news is that older adults are among the few who have a lowered risk. It is estimated that only 1 to 5 percent of older people suffer from depression.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Psyche
Returning To Work After Retirement
If you think of retirement, what comes to your mind? Do you think of white sandy beaches, exotic cruises, and a life free from worries? Well, if you earned a millionaires salary when you worked, this may be a reasonable expectation. Otherwise, you will find (hopefully not the hard way) that those investments and pensions don't meet your financial needs.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Journal
7 Secrets To Ageing Gracefully
“The best part of the art of living is to know how to grow old gracefully”- Eric Hoffer Aging gracefully means different things to different people. There are those who take a "physical" approach and do all that is medically possible to remove the marks of aging. Others, go to the opposite extreme, stop taking care about their bodies, and live a life of mere existence. Still, others refuse to accept the fact that they are aging and continue their lives like a clock has stopped ticking. The path you choose to take matters for one reason- your life is not over. Just like all the other decisions you have made have had an impact on where you are, your choice to age gracefully will determine your future.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Longevity
Technology and Ageing
________________________________________ It is certainly true to say 'we've never had it so good' when it comes to relying on our trusted labor saving devices. The elderly and technology have formed a relationship that continues the upward trend of knowledgeable trajectory. The IT savvy pensioner is fast approaching the knowledgeable teenager of today. Elderly people are not nervous of their 'new' tools anymore. Below are 9 ways that technology is having a positive impact of the elderly today.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in 01
Frugal Living in Retirement
Many older adults feel satisfied with their lives and are ready to settle for a simpler lifestyle. A frugal lifestyle may be something you are considering as you approach retirement. Like with any decision, frugality may not be for everyone. Some decide to try a frugal lifestyle to stretch their savings as much as possible while others feel that frugality is in harmony with their values.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Families
My Philosophy Of Life
As we age, the world expects us to have a fixed idea about our philosophy of life. In a world that is always trying to mould you into its grip, creating values that are unique to ourselves and what we believe in with all our heart, can at times be difficult. To make things worse, we are surrounded by endless ‘formulas' about how to become the next Bill Gates or somebody else that is respected and revered.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Motivation
Veganism For The Elderly
Recent statistics show that more and more seniors are considering a vegan diet in an attempt to improve their overall health and prevent disease. One poll showed that about 2.7% of adults between the ages of 55 and 64 are vegetarian, while 1.8% of adults above 65 have taken this lifestyle.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Longevity
10 Dating Tips For Seniors
There are many reasons why seniors would want to get back into the dating world in their senior years. Intimacy and relationships play an essential role in our lives, no matter our age. In later life, love can contribute to your happiness, health, and general well-being. The challenge, however, is finding that special someone later in life.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Humans
Laughter Is The Best Medicine
"A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." This saying is one of the many adages that imply that laughing has medical benefits. Children have no problem finding things to laugh about, but as we get older, we tend to forget how to smile. If you are an older adult who feels that they should laugh more often, perhaps these medical reasons will be a good incentive.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Lifehack
Heath Benefits For Cycling Seniors
As you get older, finding an activity that can help you stay active may become more difficult. With bone and muscle degradation, aches and pains may hinder you from enjoying some forms of exercise. However, leading a sedentary lifestyle should not be an option. There are many activities that are both safe for seniors and offer amazing benefits including cycling.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Longevity
The Benefits Of Dancing For Oldies
“Dance is the hidden language of the soul”. No matter how young or how old you are, there is always something new about yourself you can discover through dance. Perhaps in your younger years you enjoyed going out to parties and dancing but now that your body seems to be failing you, you have given up on dance. This is a sad reality for many seniors but it shouldn’t be.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Longevity
Do We Learn From the Past?
"Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards." Throughout your life, your past has been guiding to avoid certain situations and embrace others. It is so much you have accomplished all because of the positive and negative experiences you have had. It can safely be said that all that you have experienced in the past has molded you to who you are today and who you will become in the future.
By Kevin Roache3 years ago in Motivation