Turning 50 for most of us, be it a male or a female, is a personal milestone and we see this as a new part of our life. It might come as a shock to most, but a large number of women above 50 have marked this as the best phase of their life. This can be confirmed through a survey that was conducted among 1500 women aged above 50; around 50% of the participants claimed positively toward this belief. Most women that took the above-mentioned survey said that they are living a substantially active lifestyle and are enjoying way better relationships with their partners. In another survey of women between the age of 49 and 60, about 62% of the women aged above 50 reported that they were exceedingly happy with their life. Another noticeable fact was that most participants of the above-mentioned survey in their 50s said they have a financially sound life and are happy in their marriages as well as other relationships with their family and close friends. A massive 71% of these women also claimed to be living a comfortable and stress-free life with adequate finances to meet their expenses. The above observations have showed how 50s are not longer considered as an age that marks the end of your vibrant lifestyle.

As one ages, the need for medical attention increases. There is a growing concern about the senior’s health and physical wellbeing that creates worry among loved ones. The process of aging can be overwhelming and comes with its set of challenges. Thus, there are several tools that have been developed to aid senior living alone, irrespective of their age or abilities. Medical alert tools are built to protect the interest of seniors who not always surrounded by loved ones. These devices help the elderly to effectively communicate with medical personnel and family members. These are easy to use; they transmit an emergency message or medical alert at the touch of a screen or button. This technology allows seniors to live without worry and let the loved ones stay informed. Here are some popular medical alert tools for seniors living alone. Alert systems – Alert systems are monitored and specially designed for seniors to help them during times of medical emergencies. With this device, the senior can be connected to several medical emergency services that work through the day. A senior can choose to wear a bracelet or pendant that acts as an SOS button to send out alerts during a medical emergency.

Medicare is a national healthcare program offered by the federal government. It provides health insurance for people who are 65 years and older, younger people with disabilities, and for people with the end-stage renal disease (ESRD). As an employee, it can be a difficult transition to move from employer health insurance to Medicare. If you are planning to enroll for Medicare health insurance, here are a few tips that will help you get the maximum benefits from the same. Study each type of Medicare plan Medicare Plan A covers for medical facilities, Plan B covers the cost incurred by medical providers. Plan C is an advantage plan that covers for expenses that might not be covered by Medicare plan A and B. Medicare Plan D is prescription drug plan for supplementing coverage gaps. It is important for you to familiarize with the terminology used in Medicare so that you have a clear idea about what you are signing up for and which plan suits you best. There are no family plans in Medicare A single Medicare plan provides coverage for both; you and your spouse. It is based on the condition that each spouse needs to have a separate Medicare plan.

Nearly everyone has grey hair by the time they reach 50 years. With age, the texture of hair changes along with the skin. This is because the body gradually starts to lose melanin as a person ages. Melanin is a pigment that renders a natural complexion to the skin and hair. With age, the pigment cells that contain melanin start to die. With less number of pigment cells, the hair starts to lose color and becomes more transparent. The hair turns silver, white, or grey as it grows. Over time, the hair loses all the pigment cells and becomes completely grey. Although a majority of the people have grey hair after they turn 50, some people may start getting grey hair by the time they turn 30 years old. This is mostly due to stress, hormonal imbalances, and genes. It has been observed that it takes nearly a decade for hair to turn completely grey after the first few strands of grey hair appear. While most people prefer to color their hair to cover the greys, some like to go grey with any coloring. So, here are the pros and cons of going grey which will help you decide whether you want to cover your grey hair or flaunt it.

Driving is one of the activities one often has to give up after crossing a certain age. As people age, their body experiences certain limitations that can affect some of their daily activities. Driving is one of the activities that can get obstructed by old age. As per law, there is no legal age to stop driving; however, there are ways one can monitor their driving abilities to decide when they should give up on driving. Some people suffer from certain medical conditions in their old age that affects their driving ability. In such cases, it is safe to give up the driver’s license for the safety of oneself and others. Upon reaching a certain age, most people find that their reflexes are slow and their vision deteriorates. When people continue to drive despite these limitations, it becomes dangerous for those who are behind the wheel and for everyone else in the surrounding. Therefore, recognizing the right time to give up the driver’s license is important for everyone’s safety. One of the ways to recognize this is by accessing the driving ability. People who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s disease should consider giving up their driver’s license. Having hearing or vision problems should be another reason to give up driving.