The Life-Sustaining Value of Female Friendship During Covid
For most women, friends form the basis of our well-being. Sure, our partners may be on the front line, but, particularly for women over 60, friendships have great emotional heft. They form the basis of our social life and contribute…
Read MoreHow to Prioritize Yourself as a Couple When You Have a Senior Parent or Adult Child Living with You
About five years ago, my husband approached me and asked me how I would feel about having his mother come live with us. We had only been married for about three years at that point, and she lived about 1200 miles away…
Read MoreMichigan Aging Statistics & Resource Guide
The Michigan Aging Statistics & Resource Guide contains key information, links and statistics for senior citizens in Michigan. With an aging population, the average cost of care is between $23.50 an hour for home care to $9,292 a month for skilled nursing care. This guide also contains helpful contact information for county offices, Alzheimer’s Disease […]
Read MoreThese 4 Pillars of Longevity Support the Fountain of Youth
Legend has it that the explorer Ponce de Leon wasn’t just looking to establish a Spanish colony in the new world; he was looking for the fountain of youth. And 500 years later, the search is still on. Read More
5 Ways to Find Calm in These Uncertain Times
Panic, anxiety, fear… these are feelings that can surface when unsettled or uncertain. Uncertainty can come on with or without notice, and it can cause you to jump to conclusions and often assume the worst. With technology taking over…
Read MoreThe Joy of Watching Our Grandchildren’s Personalities Emerge
One of the real pleasures of having grandchildren is watching them grow into very distinctive individuals.
One minute, there is a little new born baby, looking sweet and untouched. Then, in what feels like no time at all, you suddenly have a child with a strong personality. It is quite breath-taking. Read More
Pandemic Gardening: How to Grow Vegetables in Containers
Once upon a time I lived on 10 acres, and we grew all our own vegetables. Then I moved into town, where I built raised beds and grew corn, tomatoes, salad veggies, and squash. Now I am retired, and I live in a tiny house by the seaside…
Read MoreOperation Resilience: Possibilities During This Time of Uncertainty, Fear, and Ambiguity
Over the last several months, everyone everywhere has lost someone or something. People have lost their lives or livelihood. The coronavirus continues to spread worldwide and impact millions. No one is without some…
Read MoreWhat My Inner Heroine Is Teaching Me During the Pandemic
The Heroine’s (or Hero’s) Journey is a recognizable framework. It’s been used in myths and stories throughout the ages and studied by scholars like Joseph Campbell. In a nutshell, a regular person leading an ordinary life unexpectedly…
Read MoreWant to Keep Your Brain Healthy After 60? This Psychiatrist Has Some Tips
Have you ever wondered how you can keep your brain healthy? Psychiatrist and author John Ratey shares amazing information about the power exercise has over the brain. Enjoy the show! Read More