Gadgets Galore: The Latest Tech Items For Seniors From The Consumer Electronics Show
January 11, 2018
Any of you who are tech nerds will know that this week is the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where the latest and greatest tech inventions often make their public debut. As in the past, this year’s show has an abundance of products that will assist and support…
Table Talk: New Places To Talk About The End Of Life
January 11, 2018
There’s nothing like talking about death to give you a renewed sense of life…or so the hope goes. Thrive Global, the wellness publishing project of Arianna Huffington, has teamed up with Tonic, the website and digital channel addressing health and wellness from Vice Media, along with the provocatively titled Death…
Write Away: New Books Of Interest
January 4, 2018
You may know her as the world-renowned science fiction writer you or your kids adore. But Ursula Le Guin is also a prolific writer of non-fiction, and at the age of 81, she started a non-fiction blog that vividly displays her insights and wit. Now, many of those blog posts…
Seniors Who Ski: Getting Out On The Slopes (And Trails)
January 4, 2018
While some of us head to warmer climates this time of year, others can’t wait to get out on the mountain- or along the trails- to take advantage of winter ski conditions. Ron Chase, for example, is a Maine-based outdoor enthusiast whose blog, Seniors Not Acting Their Age, recently extolled the tremendous…
Share The Wealth: What To Consider When You Have A Lot To Give
December 14, 2017
For some people, drawing up a will and dividing up assets is a relatively straight-forward process. But for others, there are distinct and difficult decisions to be made, often because they have the good fortune of having substantial assets to consider. In a newly published article in The Atlantic, philosopher Martha…
Food For Thought: Mindful Holiday Cooking And Eating
December 14, 2017
It’s easy to indulge in holiday cookies and cakes this time of year- the choices are too tempting and the availability is often irresistable. But it’s also a good time to remind yourself about what’s important to eat- and avoid- so that you continue to age in a healthy way….