Practical Tips for a Fulfilling Everyday Life with Hearing Loss
Whether by birth or acquired later in life, hearing impairment affects individuals in distinct ways, posing intricate challenges that significantly influence their daily lives. The deaf and hard of hearing encounter daily struggles that often go…
Read MoreSteve Jobs Advice: “Stay Hungry, Stay Foolish”
You probably know that Jobs dropped out of college. He reasoned that he didn’t know what he wanted to do with his life, he didn’t see how college would play a role, and he didn’t want to spend his parents’ money foolishly. He trusted that it would all work out…
Read MoreEvery Year After 60 Deserves a Re-Boot! Where Will You Go?
The desert spreads out below me as I pick my way on the rocky trail. Yesterday’s deep purple of Chinese lantern flowers lining the path has changed to soft lavender phacelia and bright orange mallow. Life at the speed of two miles…
Read More4 Great Reasons to Find a Workout Partner After 60
Workout partners, whether they’re your spouse or a friend, serve as a physical and mental cue to stick with it and have fun! Check out these 4 reasons why finding a workout partner could be one of the best things you do for your health…
Read More6 Ways to Build Better Community and Heighten Your Golden Years’ Glory
Finding and establishing a key role in a network of dependable people is the cornerstone of a successful second half. In addition to cultivating social connections, provision and a sense of purpose and belonging, living in community with others is good…
Read MoreStyle Over 60: When I Grow Up I Want to Be a Cool Old Lady
Recently, I was looking at old pictures with my friend Susan. We have been friends since college and I mentioned when looking at old photos that I looked better than I remembered. “Yes, me too,” said Susan. “I was pretty cute back then…
Read MoreWhy Everything Doesn’t Have to Be Perfect All the Time
Let’s talk about your perfectionism. I know it’s there, because you’re interested enough in improving something about your life that you’re visiting this wonderful website! But if you want to lead a happy life, you need to accept less than perfection…
Read MoreLive Each Day Like It Is Your First
At age 21, Suleika Jaouad was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer, with doctors giving her a 35% chance of surviving. As a writer, and having survived her odds, she then went on to write her inspiring memoir, Between Two Kingdoms. Suleika is also…
Read MoreSkip-Gen Voluntourism: Closer to Home
Not everyone has the time, money, or inclination for international travel. If you are leaving home with grandkids in tow and including any kind of volunteering along the way, your trip qualifies as voluntourism. You don’t have to go far from home…
Read More10 Wonderful Water Workouts for Better Fitness After 50
One of the best things about summer is outdoor exercise. If you have access to an outdoor pool, it’ll be warm and ready for use! Water workouts are great for your body, so take some time this summer to get moving in your favorite pool.
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