5 Things I Learned from Attending a 10-Day Millennial Nomad Cruise
If there was one thing I learned on my recent Nomad cruise it’s that Millennials know how to have fun. They love to take risks and engage with each other. Read More
4 Ways to Communicate Effectively with the Nursing Home
I suspect nearly all of you have friends or relatives living in nursing homes or other long-term care facilities.
We all know that society tends to hold negative perceptions about nursing homes. They’re sometimes seen as places we should avoid and mistrust. Sadly, in some instances, they deserve this reputation. Read More
I Became a 68-Year-Old YouTube Star… and You Can Too!
If you think that becoming a YouTube star is only possible if you are a teenager with blue hair and a larger-than-life personality, you couldn’t be more wrong. Read More
Am I Ready for Retirement? Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
Deep into your job search, it becomes critical to use every asset available to you. One of the bridges you’ll most likely approach will have you cross over to the dark side…
Read More7 Great Reasons to Volunteer Overseas Over 60
So here we are at the next phase in our lives. We’re retired. Most of us are reasonably healthy, full of life and engaged in the world. We want to make a positive difference, do something special and meaningful…
Read More6 Ways to Make New Friends as an Older Adult by Talking to Strangers
At the risk of sounding like I’m advocating that you become one of those unaware old folks who try to engage strangers – inappropriately, in extended conversations – I’m going to say this anyway: “DO talk to strangers…”
Read More5 Ways to Reclaim Joy During Difficult Times
Joy was in short supply. I’d received a lot of bad news from several people in my life. It was a litany of loss. And never mind the world news in general, which is almost always hard to hear. I longed for more good cheer, for myself and for my loved ones. Read More
4 Surprising Ways that Love Gets Better with Age
I just saw a touching documentary called The Age of Love . It’s about a speed dating event for 70–90-year-olds that took place in upstate NY, and follows the participants before, during and after the event. Read More
Senior Dating Roadblocks: 3 Mindsets That Keep You from Getting the Man You Want in Your 60s
Today, I want to talk about 3 senior dating mindsets that hold women in their 50s and 60s back. It may be hard to admit it, but, often, we are our own worst enemies when it comes to dating. So, let’s explore this topic together! Read More
How to Rejuvenate Your Spirit After 60 with the Healing Power of Nature
We experience stress and frustration every day, but if it overwhelms us, we end up debilitated. Stress takes a toll on our psyche and bodies, especially as we approach our later years. Read More