Welcome to Your Inspired Retirement, an online community of inspired individuals who are dedicated to living life to the fullest. Whether you are retired, getting ready to retire, or simply dreaming of retiring, come join us!
The Health Benefits of Owning a Dog For Seniors
Owning a dog can provide seniors a variety of benefits, from companionship to improved physical and mental health.
Music Therapy for Seniors – Feeling Good and Good for You!
Music therapy for seniors can ease depression and anxiety, fight cognitive decline, and add meaning to life in retirement.
3 Motivational Seminars to Find Health, Happiness and Meaning
Here is my review of 3 online motivational seminars that will help you find health, happiness and meaning in retirement.
A Beginner’s Guide to Pickleball for Seniors
The benefits of pickleball for seniors, such as improved health, increased social connection and better cognitive function are some of the play the fastest growing sport in the US!
How to Find Your Ikigai in Retirement
The Japanese term “ikigai” has been described as the reason that you get out of bed in the morning. Finding your ikigai in retirement is one of the keys to living a long and happy life.
Your Inspired Retirement – Retire, Rewire, and Inspire
Welcome to Your Inspired Retirement, a community of active, motivated retirees (and others) that are inspired and inspiring others to create a better life and a better world. My name is Wayne Karatsu and I started this blog after retiring from a 39 year career in the...
The Epidemic of Loneliness in Seniors After Retirement
There is good news and bad news when it comes to loneliness in seniors. Here are some of the causes, risks and ways to combat it.
Meditation for Seniors: 3 Great Ways to Get Started
Meditation has great benefits for seniors, including lowering blood pressure, reducing depression and anxiety, easing pain and preserving cognitive function. Here’s how to begin.
How to Improve Age-Related Vision Loss Without Glasses
Here are four easy and scientifically proven steps that I have taken to improve my eyesight so that I no longer need to wear prescription eye glasses or contact lenses.
How to Maintain Brain Health for Seniors: 4 Science-Based Tools
Maintaining brain health for seniors is more important now than it has ever been. Here are 4 science based tools to keep your brain healthy, no matter how old you are.
The Intuition Brain Health Study – Much More Than Just a Free Apple Watch
I recently volunteered to be a participant in the Intuition Brain Health Study that uses an Apple watch (provided to you for free) and iPhone (you must have an iPhone 8 or later model) to measure changes in thinking and memory as we age, both the normal issues of...
An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Seniors
As the world becomes more intertwined with technology, embracing AI can empower seniors to lead fuller, more connected lives.
Anti-Ageism: It’s Time to End the Last “-ism”
Negative stereotypes about aging can lead to physical and mental illness as we age. Learn here how to combat ageism and its harmful effects.
Volunteering in Retirement – Health Benefits, Opportunities and 3 Personal Experiences
Mahatma Gandhi said that "The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." Over the past several years, I've made an effort to be of service to others, from cleaning puppy kennels to helping in the building of affordable housing. And...
The 6 Phases of Retirement as a Hero’s Journey
For those of us at, near or past retirement age, we may not think of our lives as being heroic, but when we look back, we can see many accomplishments that can only be described as heroic. Going through the pain and drama of adolescence, getting an education, earning...
The Best Gratitude Practice, According to Science
By now I'm sure that most people know that having an attitude of gratitude is important for both our mental and physical health. Studies have shown that being grateful has a large positive effect on things such as our cardiovascular system, mental health,...