The Do’s and Don’ts of Communicating With Aging Parents
For some of us who are now “grown children”, communicating with our parents may have been a life-long struggle since childhood. But even if it wasn’t, under the best of circumstances (for most everyone) imparting information about anything relating to helping our older parents in late-life can be quite a complicated endeavor. When it comes […]
Read MoreIndependent Living: Finding the Right Fit
How do we know when it’s the right time to give something up? We’ve all seen examples of this before. Your favorite athlete continued to compete well past their prime and ends with an all time low performance. Your favorite band continued to make albums that should have been given up years ago. Your old […]
Read MoreCaring for Yourself While Caring for Another: 6 Critical Self-Care Practices
At some point in your life, you may be called to accept the role of caregiver for a dear friend or family member. And when you do, will you be prepared to make self-care a priority? My mom and I were very close and enjoyed a long…
Read MoreThe Art of Writing Creative Eulogies
The holiday season is often marked by the loss of loved ones, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for the inevitable. I am a well-published writer, so it seems that when a close friend or family member dies, I’m asked to write the eulogy.
Read More4 Tips for Having Financial Conversations with Your Aging Parents (#3 is So Important!)
My aging parents are both over 80. They live in their own home and are managing their day-to-day activities and financial affairs with admirable fervor and zest. I see them every few months, and we talk regularly on the phone. They acknowledge…
Read MoreA Guide to Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease has been described (among other things) as a type of movement disorder because the part of the brain that coordinates movement is degenerating. It progresses very slowly. Gradually muscles stiffen, movements slow down. This leads to impaired coordination which affects balance and eventually causes falls. In addition to movement disorders, there are non-motor […]
Read MoreThe Art of Packing for a Day Trip
In our current climate with travel restrictions in place around the world, day trips outside of our hometown are a way to feel that we are taking some well-deserved R & R. We normally pack everything in a carry-on for our…
Read MoreAre You Expecting Your Man to Be Your Financial Plan?
If you had to choose one word to describe what money means to you, what would that word be? Survival, security, love, power, independence, or something else? Whatever word you identified is the result of years of experiences…
Read MoreRetirement Living Redefined: Life in the Time of Luxurious Gifts
When I first retired, many questions surfaced. Who am I now – without a job title, an identity in the community, without responsibility and status, without a paycheck each week? What do I mean? Am I important anymore? To whom? How can I feel vital and needed? Read More
5 Strategies to Authentically Engage with Facebook Followers and Simultaneously Boost Brain Power
Do you have a Facebook page? Facebook is a great way to stay connected with family and friends. And during these unpredictable times, Facebook offers an outlet for networking within special groups. But there could be…
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