Been There, Done That: Nine Decades And Counting By Alice Herb: Three Plus Careers
March 20, 2024
By Alice Herb I’m often asked how I managed to have three distinct careers during my professional life. I hadn’t actually ever thought about it seriously until I was asked to share my story. As I started thinking about it, I realized a few years ago I had seamlessly…
Aging Images: Photo Projects Reflect The Visible Reality Of Aging Around The World
March 13, 2024
As we get older, many of us feel we become less visible or perhaps even invisible. No one notices us and we seem to make little impression upon those around us. Well, several photo projects and photographers are trying to change that, by making sure that modern older adults are…
Getting Write: Pen Your Obituary, Plan Your Funeral By Susanna P. Barton
March 13, 2024
By Susanna P. Barton Greetings, Grand Planners! There’s no better way to share the love with your people than to get “write” with them – that is, to consider the details of your life story, the particulars of how you wish to be celebrated when you’re gone, and how…
Covid Counseling: Updated Recommendations Regarding Covid
March 6, 2024
It’s been less than 2 months since our previous post on Covid and yet, in that short time, several new recommendations have surfaced about vaccinations and isolation if you become infected. These are important new pronouncements, as Covid is not going anywhere, so the better we can address and respond…
Get Schooled: The Connection Between Education and Longevity
March 6, 2024
Benjamin Franklin once said, “An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” As many of us head toward retirement, good investments may be front of mind. Recent research seems to underscore that for those of us who were fortunate enough to invest in an education earlier in life, we may…
Fast Lane: The Health Benefits Of The Fasting Mimicking Diet
February 28, 2024
By now you know there’s a direct link between the foods you consume, the health you currently experience, and even the healthy longevity you’ll (hopefully) enjoy. A consensus has emerged that diets like the Mediterranean Diet play an important role in keeping your body and brain healthy as you age….