One thing is certain. No matter where you live, or what your background or political perspective is, we certainly all live in stressful times. And as you likely know, stress can really do a number on your physical and mental health. Stress can even take a toll on your hair,…

As you head into your later years, and the demands of work and family recede, how do you anticipate spending your time? Many of us will seek out part-time employment or find reward in volunteering with a favorite cause or community group. But even those activities are unlikely to fill…

No doubt you know that people are living longer these days than in previous decades, something of a public health success for our country. In fact, the average life span of an American these days is 79 years and there’s a growing cohort of older adults who now live much…

Is there a difference between being alone and being lonely? At this point, so many older adults are alone, vulnerable to the health consequences that are more likely as a solo ager and without the supports that typically allow an older adult to remain active and engaged. But does being…

Figuring out where to live- and how to live- as the years creep up is one of the essential dilemmas you’ll face as you get older. Not everyone has a choice in the matter, and indeed homelessness is becoming an ever bigger problem among older adults. But for those who…

While we haven’t shared a post on travel in a while, it’s not because people aren’t traveling- in fact, some are traveling with a vengeance after the pandemic kept most of us close to home. According to a recent AARP survey, 3 out of 5 adults over 50 anticipated traveling…