Walk On By: Walking As A Way Of Maintaining Senior Health
March 13, 2018
For many of us, walking is an easy, inexpensive and social way to exercise and stay healthy. And there’s certainly scientific evidence to support the health benefits of walking. When the weather’s less than ideal, some of us turn to indoor walking venues, such as shopping malls. In fact, the CDC…
Save, Sell Or Give Away: What’s Your Downsizing Strategy?
March 13, 2018
According to the calendar (but perhaps not the weather), Spring begins in a few days, which for many of us means spring cleaning and clearing out the clutter. If you’re helping a loved one downsize, or thinking about your own possessions, you’re probably trying to figure out a strategy for…
Work Around: Figuring Out The Next Steps For Women Who Retire
February 27, 2018
Leaving the workforce to retire can bring you to a real crossroads: It may be a moment to seize the day and change your life course in a new direction, or it may be a time of dread, wondering what your identity is now that your professional profile is gone….
On Your Mark: Embracing Athletics As You Grow Older
February 8, 2018
For many of us, watching this year’s Olympics will be thrilling and perhaps even motivating. Who doesn’t wonder what it feels like to go speeding down a mountain or flying through the air when you watch the Winter Olympics? While your “flying” days may be behind you, you can still…
Serving A Purpose: Knitting Socks For Feet In Need
January 18, 2018
When grief hits, your world can be turned upside down. One way to respond is to find a cause or purpose to provide meaning for your life and to more basically fill your time. And in fact, there’s plenty of data available to support the notion that having a purpose…
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…