Will Your Health Span Match Your Lifespan? How Not to Outlive Your Health
As we round the corner of 60 years of age, the question of retirement looms large. Have I saved enough? How’s my 401K? How much will Social Security provide? I need to call my financial planner. For many, our past preparation and planning for that eventual…
Read MoreHow to Use the Power of Words to Make You Feel Fabulous at 60 Plus!
When was the last time you whispered “sweet somethings” to yourself? How often do you praise and speak happily about the majesty and beauty of YOU? How much is your inner self dialogue loving, supportive, encouraging, compassionate…
Read MoreThe Hidden Dangers of Falls for Baby Boomers
Falls are a leading cause of injury and death among older adults, and baby boomers are at especially high risk. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in three adults aged 65 and over will experience a fall each year…
Read More4 Steps for Managing Food Cravings While Eating What You Love
Do you often get the urge to eat when you aren’t hungry? Do you find yourself having lots of cravings for certain foods? The inability to manage cravings can be the downfall of the best efforts of many people who want to lose weight…
Read More7 Songs Every Grandparent Should Share
It seems like yesterday I was singing these songs to my own daughter. Heck, it seems like yesterday I was learning them. And now it’s time to teach them to my children’s children. For me, it’s for my great nieces and nephews, as I am…
Read MoreHow Our Relationship with Time Changes During Retirement
Before I retired, I was a great time manager. I’d transition to a new activity at 9:16AM then to another one at 10:12AM and so on throughout the day. Bells would ring, bracketing precise pockets of time, neatly managed. Such was working life in a public school…
Read More9 Practical Tips on How to Self-Publish a Book for Free
My friend Tom managed to self-publish his book for free. I, unfortunately, did not. In this article, I’ll reveal how he did it as well as how much I spent to arrive at the same destination – published author…
Read MoreEmotional Freedom from Surface Level Healing
Have you ever wondered why, after healing an emotional wound from your past, you still find yourself instantly triggered by the same issue years later? If you can relate, you are not alone. In this article, and the accompanying video…
Read MoreBest Winter Weather Destinations to Pre-Plan For
While most people tend to travel in the warmer months to soak up the sun, winter weather can be just as exciting – and more affordable, thanks to off-season travel deals. While certain destinations beckon beach lovers and summer hikers…
Read More6 Lessons My Mother Taught Me About (Not) Aging Well
Sometimes we learn what to do from someone who did it all wrong. I found myself realizing I learned a lot from my mother after she turned 60 – but sadly, the lessons are not ones I want to repeat. My mother was the same age as I am now…
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