Money’s Worth: Do You Take Advantage Of Senior Discounts?
April 24, 2019
Who can resist a bargain? Well, if it’s tied to revealing your age, some of us apparently think twice. For many, paying full price is the cost of maintaining the illusion that we have not reached a “mature” age. But given that AARP membership discounts start at age 50, claiming…
Spring Forecast: Stylish Recommendations For Your Spring Wardrobe
April 17, 2019
With the arrival of spring, some of us think about cleaning out our closets and others consider what new items to add to our warm weather wardrobes. Either way, as we get older it’s always tricky to figure out our own evolving style let alone the trends that feel “age…
Good To Hear: Encouraging Updates Regarding Hearing Loss
April 17, 2019
How many times a day do you say to someone, “Can you repeat that?” If it’s more times than you care to admit, chances are you suffer from some hearing loss- but welcome to the club. Estimates are that 45 million Americans currently are troubled by hearing loss, more than…
Family Matters: Expectations And Interactions With Adult Children
April 17, 2019
It’s pretty common among those of us with adult children to want to do all we can to help them. And for good reason: Millennials came of age during a time of financial crisis, exploding student debt and when helicopter parenting came into vogue. It’s no wonder that there are…
Nearing Ninety: Writer Judith Viorst Pens Some Poetry As She Approaches Age 90
April 10, 2019
If you’re blessed to be able to say you’re approaching age 90 (or beyond!), what do you think your attitude should be? Well, according to the beloved writer (and soon to be nonagenarian) Judith Viorst, she’s reached the age where she’s slowed down and begun to smell the proverbial roses…
Age Is No Excuse: Fitness, Personal Trainers And Athletic Competition As You Get Older
April 10, 2019
We’ve now seen sufficient research and information to make it clear: Regular exercise is essential to healthier aging, and even taking up exercise later in life will give you that extra benefit crucial to extending your health span along with your life span. But as recently pointed out in The…