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The best walking shoes for seniors
For people who walk frequently, choosing the right walking shoe is super important to prevent your feet from aching and developing or worsening painful foot conditions. But wearing the proper supportive footwear is especially essential for older adults, said Dr. Chanel J. Perkins, a board-certified podiatrist based in Texas.“Supportive shoes help maintain balance and alignment, which are necessities in this population since they are at a greater fall risk,” she told HuffPost. “They also help decrease pedal muscle fatigue and overall soreness since biomechanics forces are evenly distributed throughout the shoe.”
Here’s what it’s like to retire on almost nothing but Social Security
Many Americans reach retirement with almost no savings. No 401(k). Few investments. And almost no income aside from a monthly Social Security check. Roughly one in seven Social Security recipients ages 65 and older depend on their benefits for nearly all their income, according to an AARP analysis. Unable to maintain the lifestyle of their working years, they trim their already trim budgets, move into smaller homes, or rely on the kindness of relatives to get by.
Are boomers to blame for America’s dirty transportation system — and can they fix it?
Whether in political office, in the board room, or simply behind the wheel of an SUV, Baby Boomers have been behind some of the worst climate decisions in recent memory. But they also have a unique opportunity — and responsibility — to repair the planet they helped wreck, especially when it comes to the transportation sector. At least that's the argument behind the new book “Am I Too Old to Save the Planet?: A Boomer's Guide to Climate Action” by Lawrence MacDonald, a card-carrying member of that generation and an activist with climate organization Third Act.
No-nonsense boomer slams tenants complaining about rent hikes and offers some very simple solutions - but not everyone is on his side
A no-nonsense 'boomer' is being slammed after he suggested Aussie tenants need to 'make a few sacrifices' instead of complaining about the cost of rent. The Melbourne homeowner named Malcolm responded to a woman named Melissa who came across a property that was 'unliveable' while looking for a home for her family. Malcolm said that tenants should make lifestyle sacrifices instead of complaining 'all the time' about rent. The homeowner said he felt 'sorry for the lady' but suggested renters stop eating out, buying takeaway, going on holidays and even give up their pets if they want their own home. The comment struck a chord among struggling Aussies with rents rising drastically as the availability of accommodation around the country becomes scarce.
Story: The struggle to lose weight after sixty is tough
It’s taking a lot of will and determination that I didn’t know I had.
Gaining weight isn’t something that anyone chooses to do. That pesky weight sneaks onto your body, pound by pound. At first, you may not notice its arrival because it’s easy to ignore. That’s what I did. I thought I could carry a bit of extra weight because I was thin and I was tall. When I did notice it, I thought I could exercise until it was gone. That didn’t happen.
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