Personal Stories

Most of us know it’s not a great time right now to be a patient in need of a physician. Due to physician shortages, physician burnout, patient overload, inadequate or unavailable insurance, and system bureaucracy, it’s virtually impossible to get in to see your usual physician (or start a relationship…

For so many of us, the idea of traveling in our later years has been a bedrock concept. In our younger days, we may have lacked the time, money, or courage to set out and see the world, but in our later years, the world is our oyster, so to…

For many, the arrival of spring heralds the creation of lists of must-read new books. Anticipating lazy vacation days or quiet beachside retreats, are you planning on what books to load on your Kindle or check out from the library? As always, there are new works about to be published…

You think the cost-of-living these days is expensive? Just wait until you see the cost-of-dying! According to a recent article in The Washington Post, the dire reality of how expensive the last days of your life can be is not well known to most people. Yet it’s critically important when…

There is the sense in the mainstream media and popular culture that Baby Boomers have it made: They own their own homes in significant numbers, have paid off mortgages, and will reap a huge financial reward when they decide to sell and downsize. And to some extent, for some of…

So, is the popcorn ready? Are the nachos in the oven? Are you getting ready to watch this year’s Oscars Ceremony on Sunday, March 15th? It’s the 98th time this Hollywood celebration has occurred, and it will be hosted by comedian Conan O’Brien. You’ll be able to watch on multiple…