The Peacekeeping Parenting Style – Your Role in Adult Sibling Conflict
Every parent hopes their children will have close relationships with one another as they age. It’s comforting to know that as you age, they have each other to count on (and even complain to about you). However, as siblings grow older, their relationships…
Read MoreDeveloping Patience: A Journey Towards Inner Serenity
Patience often seems like a forgotten art. But it’s a timeless quality indispensable for personal growth, emotional well-being and success in various aspects of life. Developing patience is not merely a matter of waiting for something…
Read MoreKeep Your Brain Buzzing with these Free Brain Games for Seniors
Getting plenty of physical exercise is one of the best things that we can do for our bodies and brains, but this is only a beginning. Our brains need to be stimulated as well, especially as we get a little older. Fortunately, keeping our brains…
Read MoreGreat Glute Exercises to Get You in Shape After Hip Replacement Surgery
My stomach hit rock bottom as the medical professional spoke with me after my total hip replacement several years ago. He said, “When you received total hip replacement surgery, they took 40 percent of that muscle. The result is that your left buttock…
Read More14 Easy Ways to Keep Funeral Costs Down
“I don’t want to pay that amount of money for something I don’t want!” I screamed these words to the funeral director who sat opposite me on the sofa two days after my husband had died. Tears rolled down my cheeks, I felt beside myself with rage…
Read More5 Tips for a Better Travel Experience After 70
Galvanized by the Venice Biennale, I have just returned from a 23-day trip to Italy. This every-other-year international art exhibition goes from April to November and always recharges my creative juices. Plus, I love being in Italy. The people, the food…
Read MoreHey Grandparents – Babysitting Boosts Your Brain Power
When my wife and I babysat our two grandchildren this past weekend, we knew we would have fun. But we didn’t know we would be boosting our brain power as well. A report from Australia shows that moderate babysitting of grandchildren reduces…
Read MoreThe Importance of Creating Anchors in Our Week
In the midst of life’s busy schedule, whether retired or still working, the presence of weekly anchors can provide much-needed comfort and security. Anchors in our week are the consistent activities or routines that help us stay grounded, offering…
Read MoreMy Adult Son Thinks I’m Old
We were hiking up a hill in my neighborhood after dinner. Night had fallen, but porchlights on nearby houses and a lone streetlamp lit the way. Michael, my son, said, “You know, Mom, you shouldn’t be doing this…
Read MoreFamily Member Living with Dementia? Here’s How to Handle Family Conflicts
In working with 1,100 people living with dementia, I’ve found working with them is the easy part! It’s their families who are much more challenging. Typically, the whole family is pulling together to figure out how to manage day-to-day life, the ins and outs of care, and trying to plan ahead. The whole family, except for that one family member…
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