A New Life Beginning at 62. Always Remember Your Dash
Below is an article that discusses the possibility of a 6.1 % hike in Social Security Benefits Starting in January 2022. The 69 million Americans who collect Social Security are on track to get the largest cost-of-living hike since 1983, with one advocacy group for senior citizens projecting a 6.1% increase to benefits due to … Read more
Getting older is simply fine for most people. With age comes a new sense of self. However, looking old is quite another thing. As a society we object to it so much we’re willing to spend billions of dollars on treatments and surgeries to look younger. The solution may be much simpler. In fact, your … Read more
Most financial advisers and columnists wag their fingers at people who take Social Security as soon as they qualify at age 62. Yet some 31% of women and 27% of men tapped into Social Security at that age in 2018. It’s hard to say no when somebody is offering you a pot of money right … Read more
7 Simple Ways To Keep Your Mind Active and Engaged There is no doubt that aging affects mental ability. However, studies have shown that people who engage in actively “exercising” their brain do not suffer from the same mental decline in their old age. And now for some good news, exercising your brain is fun. … Read more
4 Easy Time Management Tips to Increase Your Productivity Many of us are working from home during this Covid-19 pandemic. Everybody experiences distractions from time to time; you find yourself answering personal phone calls, Playing with pets or kids, clicking through websites, and checking your social media accounts only to discover that it’s already … Read more
10 TIPS FOR AGING PERSONS DURING A PANDEMIC Older people face a higher risk of getting infected during a pandemic because they may have weaker immune systems, making them more susceptible to illnesses. Elderlies with chronic illnesses are at higher risk of exposure. Photo by CDC on UnsplashIt is crucial to be aware of the … Read more
Nine Habits That Are Bad for Your Mental Health These nine habits can cause problems that eventually affect your mental health. Being aware of them can help you check yourself regularly to ensure that you’re not experiencing negative mental health issues based on these bad habits. 1. You Have Bad Posture You might not think … Read more
10 TIPS TO STAY POSITIVE WHEN EVERYONE AROUND IS GOING CRAZY Staying positive when the world is going crazy is one of the best ways of surviving the tide and making it out of the storm. However, this task can be challenging but may possibly be the only thing which can get you out of … Read more
4 Ways To Improve Your Communication Skills Without a doubt, of all the skills we need to succeed in life, communication is number one. How can we get through an interview, first date or any meeting without communication skill? There isn’t a job on the planet that you can get by working without some semblance … Read more
Your Dash (-) = Your Life Activity I actually started https://62-plus.com several years ago. While my writing activity has been sporadic at best, I have been thinking about it almost continuously. This is me waking up from my quadruple bypass surgery. I’m now 68 years old and in June 2019 I had open heart surgery resulting … Read more