Brain Games: New Research Supports Game Playing For Better Cognition
December 4, 2019
While most of the gift-selection attention this holiday season may be on video or internet-based games, it turns out your best buy may be the old-fashioned analog board game Monopoly or some modern version of it….
More Than Money: Retirement Planning Is More Than Financial Planning
September 18, 2019
So, you’ve done your retirement financial planning and you’ve even figured out where it makes the most sense to live during those “golden years.” As you contemplate getting the gold watch and walking out of the…
Now You’re Cooking: Food Prep In Your Later Years
August 28, 2019
Food writer Craig Claiborne once said, “Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love.” For many older adults, cooking is their connection to family traditions,…
On Your Bike: Cycling And Seniors
August 3, 2019
No doubt the summer is a great time to get out your bike. Cycling is an excellent activity for older adults, especially as it can be easier on the joints than other forms of exercise. This…
On Purpose: The Connection Between A Meaningful Life And Longevity
June 19, 2019
Some of us have been very lucky in our lives: we’ve found a life partner, nurtured a healthy family and maybe even found our life’s “purpose”- be it work, religion, volunteering or some other passion. And…
Finding Friendship: Making And Maintaining Friendships As You Age
May 8, 2019
It’s been said that a friend is someone who understands your past, believes in your future and accepts you just the way you are. But for many of us, having or making a good friend as…