{"id":368,"date":"2020-03-23T18:55:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-23T18:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog-2023\/?p=368"},"modified":"2023-06-22T20:30:12","modified_gmt":"2023-06-22T20:30:12","slug":"coronavirus-cabin-fever","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/coronavirus-cabin-fever\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Ways for Seniors to Make the Most of Coronavirus Cabin Fever"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"368\" class=\"elementor elementor-368\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-8c69bf6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"8c69bf6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-a856655\" data-id=\"a856655\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1ab1fec elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"1ab1fec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"196\" class=\"elementor elementor-196\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-339b45e0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"339b45e0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-3f771e94\" data-id=\"3f771e94\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44435407 elementor-cta--skin-classic elementor-animated-content elementor-bg-transform elementor-bg-transform-zoom-in elementor-widget elementor-widget-call-to-action\" data-id=\"44435407\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"call-to-action.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/elementor\/css\/custom-pro-widget-call-to-action.min.css?ver=1764022918\">\t\t<a class=\"elementor-cta\" href=\"https:\/\/simplywise.app.link\/Iv0wVANrvfb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-content-item elementor-cta__content-item elementor-icon-wrapper elementor-cta__icon elementor-view-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"far fa-lightbulb\"><\/i>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-cta__title elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">DID YOU KNOW?<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-cta__description elementor-cta__content-item elementor-content-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\tRetirement is 99% easier when your paperwork is organized. \n\nJoin 250,000+ Americans securely storing their important receipts, bills &amp; 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Even beyond the health concerns, many are facing stressors like jobs lost, salaries cut, and savings and portfolios way down. (Though at least\u00a0tax season\u00a0has been pushed back\u2026)<\/p><p>And while social distancing and coronavirus isolation is necessary, being alone can add fuel to the fire. Spending time inside, trying not to look at the markets, might be driving you up a wall. So how can you make the most of the coronavirus Cabin Fever?\u00a0<\/p><p>In fact, there are many ways to keep up your mental health and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/social-security-retirement-benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">make the most of your retirement<\/a>\u00a0(or pre-retirement), even stuck at home.\u00a0Below, we highlight five of the best tools and communities to help Boomers pass the time right now.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eaeae38 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"eaeae38\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2a6f89d elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"2a6f89d\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap  elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8931382 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8931382\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Make the most of coronavirus Cabin Fever<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6390936 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"6390936\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfc285a elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"cfc285a\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap  elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e570387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e570387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h3>1. Learn a new skill online<\/h3><p>Whether for job training or just personal enrichment, taking online courses is a great and cost-effective way to take advantage of time at home. Sites like Skillshare, Udemy and Coursera offer high quality instruction at low prices \u2013 and sometimes free \u2013 and are easily available online. It\u2019s never too late to learn new tricks; in fact,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/fastest-growing-jobs-for-seniors\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">many people continue to work, in some capacity, throughout their retirement<\/a>.\u00a0With classes ranging from Excel to meditation, painting, web development, and much more,\u00a0you can learn new business skills, hone old ones, or take up a creative hobby.\u00a0<\/p><p>A few of our favorites:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Digital-Illustration-for-All-Discover-Cultivate-and-Share-Your-Unique-Personal-Style\/910481864?utm_campaign=Best-of-laci-jordan&amp;utm_content=ClassPage&amp;utm_medium=organicbrand&amp;utm_source=Blog\"><b>Digital Illustration for All\u00a0<\/b><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skillshare.com\/classes\/Pen-and-Ink-Illustration-The-Basics-for-Creating-Magical-Drawings\/1698038446?via=search-layout-grid\"><b>(SkillShare)<\/b><\/a>: Find inspiration from the world around you to develop your unique illustration style. Develop confidence in your own artistic strength. SimplyWise users can access a free 2-month trial\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/skl.sh\/simplywise\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u><b>here<\/b><\/u><\/a>.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.udemy.com\/course\/business-bootcamp\/\"><strong>Business Bootcamp (Udemy)<\/strong><\/a>: This class prepares you to launch your own business doing what you love. Meant to be completed over seven weeks, the course is designed to lead people of any experience level through the process, step-by-step. It costs $10.99.<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.coursera.org\/learn\/learning-how-to-learn?ranMID=40328&amp;ranEAID=fRGuYNhhPys&amp;ranSiteID=fRGuYNhhPys-1ZglADtW10LyzKkzxR9Kyw&amp;siteID=fRGuYNhhPys-1ZglADtW10LyzKkzxR9Kyw&amp;utm_content=10&amp;utm_medium=partners&amp;utm_source=linkshare&amp;utm_campaign=fRGuYNhhPys\"><b>Learning How to Learn: Powerful mental tools to help you master tough subjects (Coursera)<\/b><\/a>: Thinking of starting a new career, or looking to learn new skills? Access learning techniques used by experts to tackle any topic and change your thinking \u2013 and your life.<\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>2. Reconnect with family and friends \u2014 and meet new ones!<\/b><\/h3><p>Events, parties, shows, coffees, dinners\u2026 canceled. Even an innocent walk with a friend has become off limits. Luckily, it has never been easier to digitally connect. Write an email to an old friend. Download\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/download\">Whatsapp video<\/a>\u00a0(free to use) and meet your coffee date, or catch up with that family member. Or get the whole family on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/houseparty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Houseparty app<\/a>\u00a0so you can virtually play games all together.\u00a0<\/p><p>Moreover, it has also never been easier to connect with people you don\u2019t yet know who share similar experiences or interests. There are moderated Facebook groups (and even support networks) where you can access resources and speak to other Americans. Depending where you\u2019re coming from, we\u2019d recommend these to get you started:<\/p><ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/SeniorCitizensCkub\/about\/\">Sassy Seniors<\/a><\/strong>: For anyone over 60, a pretty hilarious open community for seniors \u201chaving fun, complaining, and remembering.\u201d\u00a0<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smittenkitchen\"><strong>Smitten Kitchen<\/strong><\/a>: What better time to learn how to cook some new recipes! Find your new favorite thing to cook in this open page.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/womensdivorcesupportgroup\/\">Women\u2019s Divorce Support Group<\/a><\/strong>: A closed group of women who share support, encouragement, and positive solutions.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b30bc20 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b30bc20\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8622340\" data-id=\"8622340\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0f49ce2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"0f49ce2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.13.3 - 28-05-2023 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-15-at-1.57.31-PM-1024x477.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-371\" alt=\"Coronavirus cabin fever\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-15-at-1.57.31-PM-1024x477.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-15-at-1.57.31-PM-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-15-at-1.57.31-PM-768x357.png 768w, https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Screen-Shot-2023-06-15-at-1.57.31-PM.png 1420w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-527cb0f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"527cb0f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-04de39a\" data-id=\"04de39a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c470120 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c470120\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b7403cc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"b7403cc\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8720db elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"a8720db\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap  elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af457d4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af457d4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h3><b>3. Pick up or practice a foreign language<\/b><\/h3><p>Remember those times you said you were going to learn French but never went through with it? Now is the time to change that!<\/p><p>Here are some options:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.duolingo.com\/\"><strong>DuoLingo<\/strong><\/a>: For those who want a fun way to learn a language for free and by themselves, Duolingo offers dozens of choices and is free and addictive. Not only will you learn vocabulary, but you can train your pronunciation and benefit from personalized learning.<\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.italki.com\/\">iTalki<\/a><\/strong>: Want to have one-on-one instruction while picking up or practicing a language? If yes, iTalki is a terrific option, where you can find almost any language you can think of. An hour of one-on-one Spanish lessons could cost you as little as $5, while French is as low as $8. If you are interested in training by speaking, this is a great way to go!<\/li><\/ul><h3>\u00a0<\/h3><h3><b>4. Bring the gym to you.<\/b><\/h3><p>Resist the urge to become a couch potato! While we\u2019re confined to our houses, it\u2019s more important than ever to be sure we stay active and move around. There are a number of online videos and tutorials to help you work out and stay fit. We particularly recommend\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/B95BO9vHu_f\/\">@TrainWithJoan<\/a>.\u00a0<\/strong>Joan, who got into the best shape of her life after 70, shares both inspiration and exercises and stretches you can do from home. She is the go-to fitness influencer for retirees during coronavirus cabin fever \u2014 and beyond.<\/p><h3>5. Plan for your retirement<\/h3><p>Of course, given the economic uncertainty, making financial changes is something all of us will have to do for the months and even years ahead.\u00a0<\/p><p>Whether you\u2019re planning for retirement or already retired, this can be an ideal moment to reassess what you need and make (or update) your plan. So take this extra quiet time to estimate your potential\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Social Security retirement benefits<\/a>\u00a0and decide when you can stop working.\u00a0<\/p><p>Fortunately, it\u2019s no longer necessary to go to the financial advisor\u2019s office to start or continue this process.<\/p><p>With\u00a0SimplyWise, you can calculate your Social Security and explore work opportunities and other ways to generate income in retirement, as well as evaluate ways to reduce expenses.\u00a0<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-042d1c2 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"042d1c2\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-690e166 elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"690e166\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap  elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-70aa7d1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"70aa7d1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Bottom Line<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90f2dcd elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-section elementor-top-section\" data-id=\"90f2dcd\" data-element_type=\"section\"><div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\"><div class=\"elementor-row\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-789121f elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column\" data-id=\"789121f\" data-element_type=\"column\"><div class=\"elementor-column-wrap  elementor-element-populated\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\"><div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2b3ae17 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2b3ae17\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\"><div class=\"elementor-widget-container\"><div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>It\u2019s important to take precautions while socially distancing right now. But that doesn\u2019t need to stop you from living and even enjoying your life. You can turn the coronavirus\u00a0Cabin Fever into a productive time at home.<\/p><p>Exercising, socializing, and learning new skills are all important for seniors to keep up your mental today. The same goes for taking a breath to allow yourself to reassess your financial situation and make whatever changes you need to.\u00a0<\/p><p>There are a number of digital tools right at your fingertips that are largely free to use. So while things might feel overwhelming and also lonely, take this as a time to slow down, regroup, and reconnect.\u00a0<\/p><p>And stay healthy!<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is a challenging time for just about everyone. Even beyond the health concerns, many are facing stressors like jobs lost, salaries cut, and savings and portfolios way down. (Though at least&nbsp;tax season&nbsp;has been pushed back\u2026) And while social distancing and coronavirus isolation is necessary, being alone can add fuel to the fire. 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