By Louise Applebome   Sadly, violent storms have wreaked havoc on towns and communities across this country in recent months and years. My hometown of Dallas was in the crossfire on May 28, when strong winds and rain blew through. Emergency alerts on cell phones urged residents to take shelter…

By Alice Herb   Back when I was a youngster of 79, I decided that if I didn’t do something about my antipathy toward exercise, I would end up using a walker or worse yet, in a wheelchair unable to lead the life I enjoyed. I had always imagined myself…

By Lance A. Slatton   As individuals age, the desire for independence remains a fundamental aspect of their identity. However, as the challenges of aging become more apparent, the need for assistance may arise. For many seniors, accepting help at home can be a significant hurdle, often met with resistance…

By Susanna P. Barton   Get out your calculators, kids – it’s time to solve some advanced senior equations with a little Grand Planning and real talk about how it all adds up. Ugh. There is nothing I dread more than budgeting and financial planning. Numbers scare me and money…

By Renee Langmuir   For those nearing retirement age, one question looms large: “What will retirement be like for me?” Because we all come in “so many flavors,” and our circumstances are so distinct, there is no simple answer to that question. The first post on my own website, www.therookieretiree.com…

By Alice Herb   I’ve just returned from the bank where I was trying to withdraw cash from my account to deposit the money across the street in my granddaughter’s bank account. The withdrawal ended up being simple but when I got to the other bank, it was closed. So…