Living with Roommates in Retirement – The Golden Girls Were Right!
Many of us share common fears as we enter retirement. We fear financial challenges, failing health and feelings of disconnectedness as we grow older. The good news is that there is one strategy which can help us effectively face all three – living with roommates…
Read More5 Ways to Prepare for the Terrifying and Exciting Transition to Retirement
There’s no advance warning system to predict one’s response to retirement. You can chat yourself up before the actual day arrives. You can bathe in some fuzzy ‘before-glow’ about the leisurely life you’re about to experience…
Read More5 Simple Ways to Make a Positive Impact on the Planet
“I’m in my late 60s; too old to make a difference!” I hear this all the time from friends as the reason for ignoring the changes taking place in our evolving world. “The media is full of climate change news, green-house gases, and how our garbage footprint…
Read MoreBest Hearing Aids 2022
Buying hearing aids can be a challenging process. The market is flooded with options with vastly different features and varied price points. As a result, trying to pick out which hearing aid is best for you and your unique needs can be difficult. Even though many hearing aids have similar features, reviews suggest that some […]
Read MoreAre Your Cookbooks Like Candy?
What do you think about your cookbook collection? Do you love it? How often do you use your cookbooks? Or are they just for show, taking up valuable space on your kitchen shelves? Here’s how I think of my cookbooks… they’re like candy…
Read MoreGetting Started with Movement? Here Are Types of Workouts You Can Try
Carrie Bradshaw once asked: “Why are we should-ing all over ourselves?” There are so many ‘shoulds’ in our vocabulary for fitness and movement. We should do cardio exercise for heart health and to burn calories. We should do yoga to stretch…
Read MoreMake Giving a Year-Round Tradition with Your Grandchildren
By the time you are reading this article, most of your holiday preparations will be done. As we enjoy our families and friends, our gifts, our comfortable homes, and delicious feasts, we are reminded that others cannot afford these things…
Read MoreLetting Go and the Art of Parenting Adult Children
While I am hoping to be a grandma one day soon, holding baby Ezra made me think about the stages of being a parent. I realized that parenting adult children is actually another stage. So I did what any modern parent does, I googled it. Where’s the Advice for Parents of Adult Children?
Read MoreGuide to Pet-Friendly Assisted Living Facilities
Moving into an Assisted Living Facility but stuck with the fear if your pet is also allowed? Don’t fret, we’re here to give you all of the answers in addition to the benefits of keeping your pet companion right by your side through it all. Whether you are already a pet owner or looking in […]
Read MoreAcknowledging the December Dilemma in Multi-Cultural Families
I’m traveling with a friend. We stop at an artist’s cooperative in a university town on our way back home. We spot a dizzying array of Christmas tree ornaments. As always, we ignore them – they have no relevance in our Jewish lives. Abruptly, my friend…
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