In more ways than one, continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs) are the “Rolls Royce” of senior living options.

Beyond the usual luxury retirement home benefits, like gourmet meals and spas, they are also equipped to provide health care services. Depending on the contract that you choose, these health services may be included… or they may be charged for on an “as needed” basis. Read More

Are you the kind of person who loves to take a short nap in the afternoon? Take heart! You’re not being lazy. You’re using one of the best strategies for boosting your brain power. Join us as we discuss the benefits of napping, the secret of the Bermuda Triangle, the closing of the Jungle migrant camp, a stalled trade deal between the EU and Canada and the most important inventions of all time. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Oh, and I will also announce the winner of yesterday’s Gentle Yoga DVD give-a-way. Read More

If I were to ask you what the perfect retirement age is, what would you say? 55? 65? 75? Are you the kind of person who is dreaming about spending their golden years on the beach? Or, are you determined to work for as long as you can, even if you can afford to take it easy? Read More

Being a caregiver is one of the hardest jobs in the world. Whether you are a professional or you are looking after someone in your own family, the work, while emotionally fulfilling, is also exhausting and stressful. Sometimes you just need a break! Read More

Buying the best yoga for seniors DVD for your unique body, history and goals is harder than you think.

For starters, the word “seniors” means different things to different people. This is not just a matter of age. Some 80-year-olds that I know are flexible and full of energy. At the same time, I know 50-year-olds that spend 6 hours a day in front of the TV. Read More

It’s easy to understand the appeal of independent living communities. By the time we reach our 60s and 70s, many of us feel like we want a little extra support. We want to live in a community that helps us to stay social and active. At the same time, we value our independence and aren’t willing to accept invisibility. Read More

What are the keys to happiness at any age? 92-year-old Mrs. Jones has some amazing tips. Join us as we discuss her story plus all the drama from last night’s presidential debate, a planned mission to Mars, the ceasefire in Yemen, WikiLeaks’ Internet woes and much more. I’ll also announce the winners of yesterday’s face mask give-a-way and discuss about our most talked about article in ages. Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Baby boomer women are masters of reinvention and no-one represents this trait in our generation better than Madonna. Over the decades, she has always had her finger on the pulse of popular culture. Her music, sometimes shocking, yet always entertaining, almost always represents the direction of our society. Read More

As you know, I have a tendency to focus on the emotional aspects of aging. I honestly believe that staying positive and following your passions are essential to getting the most from life after 60. At the same time, I don’t want to ignore the fact that life after 60 can also present practical challenges. Specifically, one of the biggest challenges that we face as we get a little older is finding financial security. So, today, I’d like to share some creative ideas for making money after 60. Join us as we discuss this story plus the latest on the pending attack on Mosul in Iraq, a new climate change agreement, the latest on the U.S. presidential election and much more! Come join us for a cup of tea (or coffee) and a chat. And, if you enjoy the show, please tell one friend about us today. Your support means so much to me! Read More

Are you looking for some new ways to relax? I am! You know, one of the stereotypes about getting older is that the older we get the less active we become. Well, I don’t know about you, but, I am busier than ever!

I may have left my corporate career behind, but, I am managing my own business, following my passions, helping my family, volunteering, exploring, learning and growing. If anything, it feels like I need to find more time to relax. Read More