May 2015

Cream of the Crop: Meet the Newest Trend in Dining Out

Like a farmer’s market/high-end food court combo, these revolutionary food halls are popular places to feast your eyes—and stomach. All around the country, bustling high-end food halls are making it easy for foodies to both dine in and shop for unique retail and specialty foods all in one place. Nothing is mass-produced here—think locally grown …

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The #1 Reason People Don’t Volunteer? They’ve Never Been Asked.

We’re asking. And it will help you, too. Older Americans are making a huge difference by using their free time to volunteer, but even more organizations still need your help. A report on volunteering in America by the Corporation for National and Community Service says more than 20.7 million older adults, a quarter of those …

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Health Study Finds “Food Insecure” Persons At Risk Of Developing Serious Illnesses

A recent older American health study found that food insecure persons were at a much greater risk of contracting serious illnesses and debilitating diseases. Food insecure is defined as “the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food.” The Spotlight on Senior Health: Adverse Health Outcomes of Food Insecure …

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Time For BBQs And Grilling But Watch For Food Borne Illnesses

Use meat thermometer and don’t keep foods outs more than hour. Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start to summer – and thus the kickoff of yummy summer foods traditions like cookouts, camping, and picnics on the beach. All of which have the potential for accidental food poisoning of all kinds. That makes this the …

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Nothing Rolls Like A Royce! The 2016 Rolls-Royce Dawn Convertible Is Simply Stunning

They usually cost more than the average median value of a home in the U.S. and are reserved for the ultra-wealthy elite. Let’s take a look at the awe-inspiring Rolls-Royce Dawn convertible. Not just anyone can afford to drive a Rolls-Royce, they cost upwards of $200,000 brand new, and that’s if you can manage to get …

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Don’t Borrow Blindly! Five Questions About Reverse Mortgages You Need To Ask Before Applying

If you are considering applying for one, there are five questions about reverse mortgages that you really should consider asking before you even apply. Each year, thousands of older Americans apply for a reverse mortgage home loan. They are a viable instrument for tapping into one’s earned home equity and leveraging the capital from it …

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Losing the Faith: Americans, Even Older Ones, are Turning Away from Religion

Baby Boomers, too, are dropping out I grew up Catholic in a small town in North Central Illinois. Back then, religion was something you inherited from your parents. We went to Catholic school through the eighth grade, dutifully did our Confirmation, and us guys served as altar boys. The same happened with my parents as …

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