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Is It Possible to Find Purpose in the Time of Pandemic? Yes – If You Know Where to Look!

By Teresa Beshwate August 06, 2020

As the pandemic drags on month after month, loneliness can tighten its cruel grip. For many, a sense of purpose is the primary weapon against loneliness, yet thanks to Covid-19, the usual sources of meaning and purpose…

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5 Technology Apps That Can Help You Make Lifestyle Changes in Your 60s

By Judi Jacobs August 02, 2020

Technology sometimes gets a bad rap. Many are quick to point out it’s detrimental impact to our health and society. While technology can have a negative impact if we are glued to our screens, there are many ways it can help us lead a healthier and more positive lifestyle. Read More

How and Why You Need to Start Micro-Stepping Today

By Cyn Meyer July 31, 2020

If you’re a procrastinator, you are so not alone. The reason being, you were designed to procrastinate. You know that sense of stress, fear, or anxiety you feel when you do something new or challenging? Or maybe it comes…

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Pandemic Fatigue: What Is It and How to Beat It?

By Iris Pastor July 31, 2020

The first thing that happens is that I burst into scorching tears of anger. What prompts this awkward response? An email message from Instacart popping up in my inbox canceling the order I had spent over an hour placing…

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13 Powerful Lessons for Aging Well, Inside and Out

By Marcia Smalley July 31, 2020

Life is short. Take the trip. Buy the shoes. Eat the cake. (Anonymous)

The older I get, the harder it is to argue with this advice. Knee deep into my sixth decade, I’ve gathered a few more pearls of wisdom along the way. These lessons are helping me blaze an easier trail through my journey of aging. Read More

Looking for a Job After 60? Here’s the Top 10 List of Interview Prep Techniques

By Jeff Henning July 28, 2020

If you are going to be interviewing for a job or a position that you really want, here are 10 things you can do to walk in prepared to win. Read More

Writing a Letter to Your Deceased Spouse – How and Why Would You Do It?

By Leslie Moon July 23, 2020

The Covid pandemic and required quarantine have been tough on all of us, there is no question. But I dare say they has been particularly hard on those of us who have been widowed – whether recently or not – and are spending…

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5 Ways to Embrace Living Alone

By Kathleen Sinclair July 21, 2020

Some of us choose to live alone and others are faced with it due to circumstances such as death of a spouse or partner. It’s what we do after we live alone that matters, and I am going to share 5 ways to get the most out of this situation…

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The 10,000 Step Myth and What We Really Need to Do to Stay Active During the Pandemic

By Joy Stephenson-Laws July 19, 2020

Have you heard about “Quarantine 15?” It is the new “Freshman 15” and refers to the average of 15 pounds that many people are bemoaning they have gained during all the various “stay at home” orders around the country…

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What Are the Health Benefits of Owning a Pet Over 60?

By Elise Christian July 10, 2020

The unique bond between human and animal can be incredibly strong, and while we take care of our pets, they often take care of us too! Pets are comfort us when we’re sad, keep us company when we’re lonely, and love us unconditionally…

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