When Lyndsay Greene, author of You Could Live a Long Time, asked experienced retirees how to make the most of retirement, they told her to be active doing what she enjoyed doing
They advised Lyndsay that, with limited time left, understand what you enjoy doing, and change course when you find yourself doing something you don`t enjoy.
Cuso International sends hundreds of skilled volunteers abroad on challenging assignments each year. About a third of those volunteers are retirees.
Uniterra sends 450 Canadian volunteers abroad, a quarter of them retired, or near retirement. Chris Eaton, CEO of WUSC, describes what to expect and how to apply for their international volunteering opportunities.
I am just back from a long tour through South-East Asia by bicycle with some 40 other riders, mostly retired or semi-retired. Riding a bicycle day after day, supported by a tour company that finds the route, moves the luggage, books the hotels, and arranges the meals is a close and personal way to see …
Every year, Cross-Cultural Solutions sends 2,500 people of all ages to their volunteering centres in Africa, Asia and Latin America. They offer a well structured experience allowing guests to experience living in the country and helping out as volunteers in social & educational roles. Alexandra Rabb describes the volunteer experience, how to get involved, and …
CESO offers skilled volunteering opportunities for Canadians at home and abroad.
How to plan what to do, How to stay healthy, How to develop a new focus to replace your career, How to volunteer in Canada or abroad, How to maintain a positive attitude, How to enjoy affordable travel.
“Walking is good exercise, but you should pick up the pace to over 100 steps per minute,” according to Danielle Bouchard, assistant professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba. In a number of experiments with older adults, Danielle has found that walking is the most popular exercise, but …
People who can kick the consumption habit and develop a frugal lifestyle can retire early, enjoy freedom and live well.
Men’s Sheds are groups of men who share a space to work together while enjoying each others’ company.