Health & Lifestyle for Adults 55+ in the Capital Region 

55+ Life offers expert wellness tips, financial insights, retirement planning advice, and inspiring local stories tailored for adults 55+.  Explore trusted resources—online and in print—to live well, stay informed, and celebrate every stage of life.

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The Science of Composting

If you think composting is as simple as throwing banana peels and coffee grounds into a stinky container on the kitchen counter and eventually...

Crispy Quinoa Cakes

Cooking With Intention Hudson Valley’s Nicki Sizemore brings mindfulness to the kitchen in new cookbook Hudson Valley-based author, chef and recipe developer Nicki Sizemore has built...

Trending: Retiree Roommates

In 2004, the roommate-finding website SpareRoom was launched in the UK. The brainchild of Rupert Hunt, a British tech entrepreneur and self-described horrendous roommate,...

What Longevity Calculators Can — and Can’t — Tell You

How Long Will I Live?  It’s a question we may ask ourselves upon the birth of a new grandchild, as we plan our retirement, or...

Understanding Medicare

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Crafting Retreats: The Inspirational Cure for Burnout and Boredom

If you want a break from the daily grind, you could take a vacation. Maybe sit on a beach somewhere or tour foreign lands....

New European travel fees and entry requirements

If you’re lucky enough to be planning a trip to Europe in the coming weeks or months, there are a few new European travel...

Quaint is on Tap in the Highlands of Central Vermont

There's more than maple in Central Vermont In March comes maple sugaring season on little muddy feet, tracking expectations all over Vermont for the rest...

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