Love, Loss, and Life After – A Practical Guide for Widows
Twenty years of marriage is a milestone worth celebrating. My late husband, Tom, and I had grand plans – a dreamy Caribbean cruise, soaking in the sun, and the love we had built over two decades. “I’m the luckiest guy to have married you, Kathleen! And I’m gonna love you…
Read MoreThe One Trick to Overcoming Financial Procrastination
Jokingly, we have all heard, and then chuckled, the phrase, “Why do today what you can put off until tomorrow?” We call that procrastination. Wikipedia’s definition of procrastination is the act of unnecessarily postponing something despite knowing that there…
Read MoreI Will Never Forget My Special 83rd Birthday
I don’t have a big thing about birthdays. Sometimes I celebrate and sometimes I do very little. I make a bit more effort for the special decade birthdays, like 60, 70, 80. But 83 did not seem special on any count. So, as my birthday approached, I made no plans…
Read MoreWinter Hiking: Essential Tips for Active Adults Over 50
Remember those childhood winter days when fresh snow meant endless possibilities? That same magic awaits on winter trails, and with proper preparation, hiking in the winter months can be both safe and invigorating. Whether you’re an experienced…
Read MoreAre You Still Making Progress with Your Goals?
My husband has been encouraging me to get rid of our stuff that continues to accumulate around the house. So, I’ve been researching lots of different downsizing and organizing strategies; everything from Marie Kondo’s life changing magic to 15 other methods that profess…
Read MoreVolunteer Travel for the over 50’s – Giving Back While Seeing the World
For travelers over 50, combining a passion for exploration with meaningful service is an increasingly popular choice. Volunteer travel offers an enriching way to experience new destinations while contributing to communities, wildlife conservation…
Read MoreHow to Find Joy in Growing Older
I often ask seniors what it feels to be old, and I receive a multitude of answers. One person told me they use the word “older” instead of “old.” To her it feels good to grow older, but not be old. Another person told me when her body…
Read MoreEssential Heart Health Tips for Postmenopausal Women: What You Need to Know
February is a month that celebrates love, but there’s one heart we often forget to cherish – our own. As we mark American Heart Month, it’s sobering to note that heart disease claims the life of 1 in 5 women each year. Yet this critical health issue often remains overlooked, especially…
Read MoreA Practical Guide to Giving Your Life Away to Heirs
A moment will arrive in all our lives when material items we cherish and everything that physically represents what we have accomplished will be given away. From financial assets to your clothes, everything you have ever worked for and everything you have poured…
Read More9 Free iPad Games for Seniors with Dementia
Video games can help dementia patients to combat boredom and stay mentally active. It is important for seniors with dementia to engage in activities that help ease the feelings of anxiety and provide social and mental stimulation…
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