How Boomers Are Adapting to Life as the Club Sandwich Generation
I had the pleasure of interviewing Lori Bitter, author of The Grandparent Economy, for our Caregiver Smile Summit. We explored the growing phenomenon of the Club Sandwich Generation, typically boomers taking care of older parents while also caring for Millennial kids and often grandchildren…
Read MoreHow to Eat Like a Health Nut After 50 – Do You Have These Items in Your Kitchen?
We can all think of someone who could be described as a health nut. In some cases, they are a little nutty, but most often they are people who take their health very seriously and do everything they can to stay well. Read More
Iris Apfel Warns on the Homogenization of the World and Looking Like an Old Turtle
Wearing her signature oversized black rimmed glasses, red lipstick, and a large necklace bearing a theatrical mask in what can only be described as a “statement piece”, Iris Apfel sat down with CNN on her first visit to Hong Kong to share her thoughts on just about everything. Read More
Taking Care of Your Elderly Parent in a Natural Disaster
Watching live news coverage of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria filled me with dread. My mind wandered back to Hurricane Katrina. Important changes in disaster preparedness were adopted across the United States for skilled nursing facilities in the aftermath of Katrina. Read More
Why Women Who Walk to Fight Cancer Are Inspirational
Today I’m writing about a walking woman dear to me: my sister. My sister has been battling bladder cancer for the last 3 years. Read More
Have You Tried Our FREE Mahjong Game?
What is Mahjong and why is it so fun? Mahjong, despite its exotic sounding name, is actually a simple and fun game to play! Read More
Top 6 Ways to Prepare for a Great Life After 60
Now that I have celebrated my 65th birthday and have my Medicare card, I am enjoying being a gray-haired, older woman who has learned a lot and has arrived at a pretty good place. Read More
What if Memory Care Isn’t the Right Choice for People with Dementia?
At a certain point in the disease process, people living with dementia need to move into memory care. This common assumption just isn’t true – at least, not for everyone. As with most anything in life, financial resources create choices. The second, and perhaps most important, part to consider is willingness. Read More
Don’t Wait! Here Are 7 Crucial Reasons to Write Your Life Story, Right Now
Looking at my Dad lying in the hospital bed, unable to talk due to the recent stroke he’d had, I could only be thankful that some years ago we took the time to have a particular conversation.
Read More11 Tips for Enjoying a Short Trip to Porto, Portugal
When Lonely Planet listed Porto as one of their ‘must see’ destinations for 2017 we just had to include it in our itinerary for the year. Read More