When staying in a hotel/motel, when did we transition from having an actual person call your room in the morning as your courtesy wake-up call to now having a computerized message on the other end of the line? Of course, with our over-the-top bells and whistles…

Embracing graceful aging revolves around fostering a positive and empowered mindset towards the natural process of growing older. This article seeks to illuminate the beauty and wisdom that unfolds with age, championing…

The word “reunion” usually evokes the dreaded (or beloved) high school reunion. For some, it might also refer to family reunions. There are also other common reunions such as military, workplace, cultural/ethnic, and those related to social groups. A reunion can…

When we talk about aging, the conversation often revolves around “aging in place” – adapting our homes with grab bars, ramps, and the like. But in our rush to prepare for potential limitations, I believe we’re missing the bigger picture. Society wants longevity…

Where you were once busy, purposeful, and confident, suddenly everything you know about who you are, your roles, and your purpose shifts like quicksand, leaving you feeling unsteady and scared. And you’re left asking, “Who am I now?”

Are you finding yourself with more time on your hands? Have you retired and are looking for things to do with your days? There are many ways we can occupy ourselves as we get older. We can start new hobbies, we can travel…

After some significant events this past year, I realized that I have seriously neglected one of the most important responsibilities I have to my family – estate planning. Over the years, I’ve created a rough draft of my will, gathered a few documents, and designated…

The New York Times headline hit its mark: “Painting Found in a Maine Attic Sells for $1.4 Million.” Thoroughly hooked by that one line, I eagerly read about Portrait of a Girl, believed to have been painted by Rembrandt, which could be worth…

Sometimes I just want to go back 64 years to when Libby Carlton and I hooked pinkies at Camp Fire Girls and swore to be best pals. We bonded over our love of Kool-Aid and our leader, Miss Kemp, who taught us how to change a tire…

It is time to prepare for this year’s Ageism Awareness Day on October 9th. Words are one of the most powerful forces in shaping how our society thinks of aging and older adults. So, let’s explore the words that we use and that you use to label our stage of life…