Solo Aging

Data has shown that there’s an ever-growing community of people aging on their own, without the support or companionship of a partner, adult child, or other loved ones. According to a recent AARP survey, 21% of US adults age 50 and above live alone, representing 24 million people, including one…

So, are your Fall travel plans falling into place? Those of us who have the luxury to travel outside of the typical school calendar know that September and October can be beautiful weather opportunities to travel domestically and even internationally, without some of the crowds frequently found in popular destinations….

So, have you been smitten with wanderlust yet this year? Or have you planned to get out of town to find some relaxation and rebuild your resilience given the stressors that are so commonplace these days? If you’re ready to go, there are lots of recommendations from those in the…

There’s never been a moment in history when people have lived longer, and there’s likely never been a moment in history when so many people, especially older people, have lived alone. According to a recent post by journalist Judith Graham writing for Kaiser Family Foundation Health News, more than 16…

As with most things in life, men and women tend to do things differently. When it comes to aging, men fare better in certain areas and women tend to do better in others. However, when it comes to marriage, the impact on healthy aging now seems clear: Men seem to…

For many, the opportunity to travel is one of the great perks of entering our later years. Shedding work and family responsibilities that kept us busy during our younger days, we now have the opportunity to focus on our own interests and passions, forging ahead to new destinies that fill…