I’m putting it out there. I am having issues with growing old. They say there are certain age bands when you feel the process of aging. Right now, at age 61, I am currently in one of those bands. I recently had dinner with a former colleague turned friend. We have known each other for 34 years…

Aging in place used to mean staying in the same home for as long as possible. Even when the house no longer fits your needs or budget. Maybe making a few renovations to improve mobility, like adding grab bars, swapping a tub for a walk-in shower, or replacing carpet with hard flooring…

I grew up in the 1960s and 70s. And Dick Van Dyke was a mainstay on our TV. He was one of my favorite actors. I loved his TV show with Mary Tyler Moore. And of course, he was wonderful as the sweet chimney sweep in Mary Poppins…

New research reveals roommate selection could be a matter of life and death – here’s how to navigate this crucial decision worldwide. When Mom was alive, there was a brief time when she had to leave her independent living community…

My mornings are taking an about-turn. I used to be up at the crack of dawn, often a minute before my alarm went off. I would jump out of bed, shower, grab coffee, get dressed, and head out the door. I liked getting to the office before anyone else arrived…

Live in a northern US location that dips below freezing and gets regular winter snowfalls? Then, trust me. At some point in your retirement life, you’ll consider a seasonal snowbird migration. My husband and I are contemplating it now after…

I remember the first time a “senior” discount was bestowed upon me without my asking. I don’t know if I was more upset that I finally qualified for the discount, or that I LOOKED like I qualified for the discount. Senior discounts date back to the Great Depression of 1929, which hit retirees…

You don’t have to move abroad to feel like a stranger. Look around. Prices climb, technology races ahead, and talk about artificial intelligence fills the news. People lose jobs they thought were safe. Some feel left behind, others just feel tired. If you’ve been wondering…

Many of you are in that beautiful but uncertain space between what was and what’s next. You’ve done the hard work of letting go of titles, routines, and identities that once defined you. Now comes the tender part: allowing something new to take root…

For many of us, our tank feels full of advice on how to live with meaning, be happier, healthier, and think positively. I’m one of those authors who writes about it! After reading 14 books on positive aging, I can confirm the tank is full. And the books keep coming…