Living

For those of us in good health, it’s no big deal to hop in the car, jump on a bike or walk outside, either for pleasure or to perform a specific task. But like your five senses, your ability to be mobile (technically defined as the ability to move independently…

While your image of a start-up entrepreneur might be a young millennial in Silicon Valley, in fact, there’s much to be said for an older, more experienced hand venturing into the marketplace. With the steadiness and maturity that comes from decades of experiential wisdom, older entrepreneurs may have keen insights,…

Should I stay or should I go? Many older adults face the common dilemma of whether to move and if so, where to. There are multiple factors that might influence your decision about moving, some of which may surprise you.   For instance, recent research from Stanford and MIT shows…

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 low-impact exercise also offers numerous health benefits, including improving immunity, supporting the cardiovascular system,…

You may know his name from sheets you bought at TJ Maxx, or maybe some accessory you picked up at Marshalls. But before he had arranged to have his name plastered on every conceivable item of clothing or home decor, Pierre Cardin was a fashion-forward leading Parisian clothing designer, responsible…

Margaret Mead once said, “Everyone needs to have access to both grandparents and grandchildren in order to be a full human being.” And anyone who’s become a grandparent certainly understands the allure of being in close proximity to your grandchild’s home. After all, in order to foster a connection between…