Selective Memory: How Should You Think About Memory And Memory Loss?
June 25, 2025
Let’s face it: Most of us probably get worried if we can’t remember an event, or forget someone’s name, or miss an important appointment because we forgot the date. While there are lots of reasons you could be experiencing memory problems that have nothing to do with the onset of…
Giving Thanks: How To Develop A Gratitude Practice
July 17, 2024
Do you feel grateful for anything or anyone in your life? As you’ve gotten older, have you become more appreciative and thankful for the relationships you have or the good fortune you may have received? According to a new research study in JAMA Psychiatry, if you’ve got that “attitude of…
The Upside: Positive Aging Is Possible And Important Even In The Face Of Challenges
June 26, 2024
There are many reasons why at this time in your life, it might be hard to have a positive outlook on aging. We all face challenges as we get older, whether it’s due to our physical health, the health or well-being of loved ones, or such matters as finances, employment,…
Youthful Versus Useful: Find Your Purpose As You Get Older
February 7, 2024
This past August, the consultancy firm Age Wave, along with the Harris Poll, conducted a study entitled The New Age of Aging, which reports on the significant demographic shifts currently happening in our country and the changing views of Americans on getting older. This survey involved over 2000 respondents, 900…
Missing Children: Adjusting To The Reality Of Fewer Grandchildren
January 24, 2024
There’s no doubt that tremendous demographic changes are occurring in the size and shape of families, both in the United States and around the world. For sure, fewer babies are being born. The Wall Street Journal reports that economic and social obstacles mean 15% fewer babies are being born in…
Tips For Tidying: Trying To Clear The Clutter
January 3, 2024
Now that it’s 2024, many will start the year by saying, “Out with the old, in with the new.” But when it comes to the products and possessions that fill your life (and your living space), “in with the new” may be a questionable tactic and even downright dysfunctional. Too…