Lessons You Can Learn from a Tour in Your Local Cemetery
If you’re looking to explore your roots, or just want to soak up some regional history, look no further than your local cemetery. On most mornings, that is exactly where I go, because I am a funeral director. But I often head there on my off-time, too…
Read MoreIf Age Is Just a Number, Doesn’t That Mean I Can Lie About It on a Dating App?
I think I know what you are thinking, and part of me agrees. People really should not begin relationships with lies. Usually, lies taint relationships rather irrevocably. Moreover, is one not capitulating to ageism to fudge on this basic truth?
Read MoreGovernment Aid Resources
As we age, thoughts often turn to how to afford medical care, buy food and pay bills. It will therefore come as a relief that Government Aid is available, namely in four specific categories; Nutrition, Housing, Medical and Employment. We take a look below how the different programmes work and who qualifies. Food & Nutrition […]
Read More3 Steps to Take in Order to Realize There’s Nothing Wrong with You After All
Having been in a bad marriage for more than 30 years, I thought I was the biggest loser on the planet. I felt I was certainly not attractive and unappealing. I was overweight. I was not good at making money, but I was good at spending them…
Read More5 Reasons Why Boomers Want to Work in Retirement
If I asked you to provide some reasons as to why many Boomers want to continue working in retirement, the most frequent answer would be, “for the money.” I don’t doubt that is the main motive, but I would like to further…
Read MoreWhy Not Now at Any Age? 4 Questions to Help Stimulate Positive Change in Your Life After 60
I recently read the book Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven. This inspiring read is about lessons the author learned from basic SEAL training. McRaven uses his experience to teach how these life lessons can help anyone become…
Read MoreSenior Transportation Guide
Finding the best transportation option as a senior can be confusing. For many, age related medical issues mean they can no longer safely drive. If you no longer hold a driving license what are your options? The first port of call will often be family. Asking a relative to drive to the shops or medical […]
Read More4 Easy Steps to Overcome Your Fear of Getting Old
Samantha was a relatively healthy woman with a full life. She did clerical work for an insurance company and got along well with her coworkers. She had a husband, grown children and grandchildren, and many friends…
Read MoreDo You Have “Enjoy Life” on Your Checklist?
Checklists are more powerful than you might think. Research is definitely convincing on the merits of using checklists. They help you focus and accomplish goals, one small task at a time. They train your brain to be more productive…
Read MoreLook Forward to Stay Positive in the Present
If we turned the clock back precisely 12 months, most of us would have been as incredulous then as we are now at the dramatic turn foisted on the world. Of course, we’re still living in uncertain times. While some of us are enjoying the independence…
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