“I just never thought I was old.” This is the wisdom shared by many older adults over 90. They say they don’t and never have considered themselves to be old. They really do not feel old, so why act that way? I read about a 102-year-old who was…

There was something momentous on the horizon, I felt – a celebration of our longevity after decades of surviving in a male-dominated world – to acknowledge a new stage of life and all that it took to get there. Birthdays and anniversaries are fine…

When we navigate different phases of life, particularly after reaching significant milestones such as turning 60 or considering a career transition, it’s common to reassess our personal strengths and passions. Understanding what truly motivates…

When was the last time you asked yourself, “What lights me up?” For me, there was no question as to the answer. Even as a kid I lit up like a spotlight from the inside out whenever I could be on stage. Now I also love writing and doing my podcast…

It is never too early to think about the life you will be living when you are older. Of course, all of us want a nice retirement with the time to do all the things we never had time for before, and although we can never really know how things will be for us in our later years…

As you envision living out your retirement years, what comes to mind? Probably, like most people, you imagine being busy doing things like traveling, engaging in your hobbies, learning new skills, spending time with family and friends, etc. In fact, your…

Let’s talk about legacy and our second half, and why safeguarding it through thoughtful planning is the most significant gift we can give ourselves and the people we love. Legacies are long-lasting but delicate self-representations. Everyone gets one…

The direction was clear. But I was unmistakably confused. I glanced quizzically at the director. He nodded at me, not so much picking up on my confusion but more to let me know it was time for me to ‘be more feeble’. This direction occurred…

When staying in a hotel/motel, when did we transition from having an actual person call your room in the morning as your courtesy wake-up call to now having a computerized message on the other end of the line? Of course, with our over-the-top bells and whistles…

Embracing graceful aging revolves around fostering a positive and empowered mindset towards the natural process of growing older. This article seeks to illuminate the beauty and wisdom that unfolds with age, championing…