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12 months ago

How to Move Abroad Without Losing Your Mind (After Choosing Your New Life)

You’ve done the brave work already. You’ve chosen your destination, secured your visa, and imagined your new life abroad in great detail. But now, reality sets in: how to move abroad without losing your mind becomes the real question. Let this be your companion as you…

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1 year ago

New Study Shows Virtual Music Programs Promote Well-Being

While virtual programs peaked during Covid, a new Northwestern University study shows that virtual group singing can significantly improve emotional well-being and cognition while reducing loneliness among older adults – anytime, anywhere! The study found that older adults…

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1 year ago

I Am Cataract Old

Growing up, I remember hearing about what I would call “old people diseases,” such as cataracts, liver spots, high cholesterol, arthritis, etc. Ailments that affected people of “a certain age.” Well, here I am at 60 about to have cataract surgery. When I was in my 30s, my ophthalmologist…

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1 year ago

Self-Defense and the Law: What Women Over 60 Need to Know

While no one should have to worry about defending themselves against an intruder or attacker, the reality is that home invasions and muggings are, unfortunately, common across the United States. Women, particularly those over the age of 60, are often perceived as easy targets…

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1 year ago

Visas for the Over-60 Expat: What Retirees Need to Know Before Moving Abroad

Hello and welcome! Are you imagining a life filled with new landscapes, deeper cultural experiences, and the freedom to live on your own terms? Whether you’re thinking about retiring overseas, spending part of the year in a sunny new home or finally exploring that long-held dream of living abroad…

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1 year ago

Have a Safe Spring! Important Spring Health and Safety Reminders for Seniors

What’s on your spring cleaning list? Organizing the pantry? Putting together a big donation of gently used clothes? When it comes to refreshing your environment (and life) this spring, don’t forget these important health and safety reminders…

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1 year ago

A Reluctant Traveler Passing Through the Stages of Retirement

Retirement planners have coined the clever terms Go-Go, Slow-Go, and No-Go to describe the three distinct stages of financial planning which ease the burdens of growing older. Equally, if not more significant, these phrases succinctly describe…

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1 year ago

How to Help Your Parents Declutter and Refresh Their Wardrobe for Assisted Living

Moving into assisted living is a major life milestone – not just for your parents, but often for you as well. While it can stir up a mix of emotions, it’s also an opportunity to support your loved ones in embracing a fresh chapter with ease, grace, and even a little fun. One way to turn…

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1 year ago

Should You Retire in the Caribbean? Pros and Cons to Consider

Thanks to a vibrant beach scene, lush environment, and world-class resorts and villas, the Caribbean Islands are a bucket-list destination for many. It’s a great retirement spot for seniors seeking a warm tropical climate, a relaxed vibe, and a tax-friendly environment…

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1 year ago

Why I Embraced Change for Holistic Wellness in My Adult Life

Focusing on nurturing body, mind, and spirit or drilling further into 6-8 dimensions of wellness to intentionally build a balanced and vibrant life has finally become mainstream! There are more ways than ever to embrace Holistic Health…

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