For What It’s Worth: The Financial And Emotional Aspects Of Cleaning Up And Clearing Out
October 16, 2024
As we’re heading toward the end of the year, are you considering a “clean sweep” of your life and environment, and planning for something new to look forward to? Maybe you’re reading up on how to downsize your home and belongings or clear out the clutter that overwhelms your residence….
Cruise Control: Are You Open To A Life On The Seas?
October 9, 2024
Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” For many, the best part of entering your retirement years is the opportunity to undertake adventurous travel, and for many older adults, that means embarking on a cruise. While the COVID pandemic caused massive disruption in…
One And Done: The Rise Of Seniors Aging Solo
September 25, 2024
There’s never been a moment in history when people have lived longer, and there’s likely never been a moment in history when so many people, especially older people, have lived alone. According to a recent post by journalist Judith Graham writing for Kaiser Family Foundation Health News, more than 16…
Don’t Let It Slide: Responding To Everyday Ageism
August 28, 2024
Despite (or maybe because of) the ongoing aging of the world’s population, ageism continues to be a problem worldwide. A recent United Nations publication declared, “It is estimated that every second person in the world holds ‘moderately or highly ageist attitudes’.” Moreover, because of ageism, it’s estimated that economies worldwide…
Beauty Queens: Older Women Feel Confident About Beauty, Inside And Out
August 21, 2024
In a survey described in Psychology Today, women across generations agreed that age should not equate with beauty. The survey reports that 61% of respondents believed “beauty” can be present at any age, and 75% of respondents were frustrated with the images of women presented in the media and marketing…
Fallen Prey: Find A Way To Protect Yourself From Senior Scams
August 14, 2024
Over the years we’ve published a number of posts on the ever-increasing ways that older adults are at risk of being scammed. While it would be great if we could wave the “mission accomplished” banner at this point, and tell you that fraud and scams perpetrated against older adults have…