Are You Wearing a Costume to Work? Maybe it’s Time for an Encore Career!
I ran into a former colleague at a party recently. He told me that despite having a prestigious and well-paying job in the private sector, he felt like he needed to move on from his current position because he’s been wearing a “costume” to work for the past two years. Read More
Senior Travel Surprise: Vacations Are Actually Splendid for New Couples!
We met in our 50s, both divorced and disgruntled with relationships. I agreed to go on a blind date for dinner because I like to eat. Despite our best intentions to remain single forever, we were holding hands by dessert. Life has been sweet ever since.
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Happy 72nd Birthday Rod Stewart – You’re Way More than Just Sexy!
Some entertainers are timeless and Rod Stewart is definitely one of them! Today, on January 10th, is his 72nd birthday, so, let’s take a look at his amazing life and wish him all the best! Read More
Do You Remember Your First Job? What Did it Teach You?
Few experiences influence our lives more powerfully than getting our first job. Most of us don’t stay in our first position for long. That’s probably to be expected. The important thing is that the discipline and sense of pride that each of us gains in our first job lasts forever. Simply put, our first jobs helped us to become the women that we are today. So, this morning, I’d love to ask you about your first work experience. I’d love to know how you got your start in life and what your first job taught you, both in terms of skills and new perspectives on life. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me!  Read More
82-Year-Old Grandpa Attends College with Granddaughter, Shatters Aging Stereotypes
The last time Melanie Salazar’s grandpa, Rene Neira, attempted to get his college degree, the world was recovering from World War II and the baby boomer generation had begun to take shape. Rene’s dream of getting a college degree ended when practical considerations caused him to drop out to take care of his family obligations. Read More
30 Grandmas Share the Financial Advice They Wish They Received as Kids
By the time you reach your 60s, you’ve almost certainly made your share of financial mistakes. Even if you are one of the lucky few who managed to save consistently for retirement, you probably look back on your life and wish that someone had taught you more about money as a kid. I know I do! Read More
8 Healthy Aging Secrets, The World’s Oldest Woman and Aftershocks in Italy
I hope that you had a great Halloween yesterday and that the little ghosts and goblins in your neighborhood didn’t cause too much trouble! Today, I’d like to talk about a few healthy living tips. First, I will share 8 healthy aging secrets. Then, I’ll tell you the one thing that the world’s oldest woman eats every day. Join us as we discuss this story plus the aftershocks in Italy, more arrests in Turkey, the battle for Mosul in Iraq and a story about some robots in Germany that are actually creating jobs for humans. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More
94-Year-Old WWII Veteran Still Loves His Job
If I were to ask you what the perfect retirement age is, what would you say? 55? 65? 75? Are you the kind of person who is dreaming about spending their golden years on the beach? Or, are you determined to work for as long as you can, even if you can afford to take it easy? Read More
Honor is Disrupting Home Care for Older Adults… and that’s a Good Thing!
Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Whether you are a professional or you are looking after someone in your own family, the work, while emotionally fulfilling, is also exhausting and stressful. Sometimes you just need a break! Read More
5 Useful Things Boomers Can Learn from Millennials
My dad is a baby boomer. He runs every week with a couple of friends and they often talk about their millennial children.
This group of millennials, including me, are in our late 20s and are a pretty diverse bunch. We have started businesses, travelled the world and lived in exotic locations, changed jobs and moved multiple times and have altogether lived very different lives from our baby boomer parents. Read More