Here is a travel and entertainment perk that all senior citizens, regardless of where you live, should consider. Courtesy of Uncle Sam, you can purchase a lifetime pass to all National parks for $10, if you obtain it at a Federal recreation site. Ordering it through the mail will cost you $20, due to… Continue reading A National Park Perk for Seniors
Author: Carol North
Author, blogger, Carol North writes about pets, children and travel and looks forward to sharing her years of experience. Carol is definitely a sassy senior and says you'll have to ask her husband about the sexy part.
Still Driving!
“Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many.” Author unknown. He rushed to help an elderly lady driver out of the car and sat her down on a nearby lawn chair. With some excitement he said, “You appear quite elderly to be driving.” “Well, yes, I am,” she replied proudly. … Continue reading Still Driving!
9 Tips to Save on Pet Care
Owning a dog or cat is a fairly reasonable cost, but there are some unavoidable fees involved. If you purchase an animal from a breeder or pet store, there will be a fee, often pricey. Then you may have to pay to spay or neuter your new pet. Adopting a pet from a reputable rescue… Continue reading 9 Tips to Save on Pet Care
Florida’s National Parks Offer the Real Florida
My beautiful state of Florida boasts several National “playgrounds” that welcome visitors who appreciate the diverse activities and natural beauty the parks offer. The most remote of these unique natural resources is the Dry Tortugas National Park located 70 miles West of Key West, Florida. Accessible only by boat or seaplane, visitors are greeted with lush… Continue reading Florida’s National Parks Offer the Real Florida
Plan for Your Old Age
According to a study by the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, approximately 70% of seniors over 65 will need long-term care at some time in their lives. Many Americans don’t think about this or the possible need for long-term care insurance until it is too late. Some people believe that family members will… Continue reading Plan for Your Old Age
With Travel, It Pays to Be Older
For many of us, our “Golden Years” afford us more time to get out and see the world. Jim and I enjoy traveling, both for vacations and to visit our children scattered across the country. But let’s face it: Travel is expensive! To that end, I have researched the various aspects of traveling for those of… Continue reading With Travel, It Pays to Be Older
8 Tips to Lower Your Retirement Expenses
Once you retire, your income may drop. If that is what you are facing, it’s time to look at ways to lower your cost of living. There are numerous way to do so, but many will depend on where you live. Downsize your home. A smaller house is likely to cost less and have lower… Continue reading 8 Tips to Lower Your Retirement Expenses
Widow’s Awakening
Is that how it ends for the one left behind? Alone in your home, curled up in bed, as a heart attack ravages your body? Unable to call for help? A mere two weeks ago we, the occupants of what we named Widow’s Row, laughed at how we all fell into the same small subdivision.… Continue reading Widow’s Awakening