So you are ready to buy or build a home that fits your retirement needs, but which is the better choice? Is buying an existing home the cheaper, least stressful choice or is building a new
Year: 2024
Travel Over 50 – Do It Yourself or Use a Travel Advisor?
These days, many travelers handle all their arrangements via online resources. So, it’s no surprise that the travel agency industry has been forced to drastically change how it operates. For example, a traditional source of agency
Embracing Graceful Aging: Nurturing Inner Radiance and Self-Acceptance Through Life’s Transitions
Embracing graceful aging revolves around fostering a positive and empowered mindset towards the natural process of growing older. This article seeks to illuminate the beauty and wisdom that unfolds with age, championing self-acceptance and celebrating the
How ChatGPT Can Be Your Learning Companion at Any Age (VIDEO)
“The excitement of learning separates youth from old age. As long as you’re learning, you’re not old.” —Rosalyn S. Yalow (Nobel Prize Winner) Have you ever found yourself curious about something new but thought, Is it
Embracing Vitality: Why “Aging Strong” Trumps “Aging in Place”
When we talk about aging, the conversation often revolves around “aging in place” – adapting our homes with grab bars, ramps, and the like. But in our rush to prepare for potential limitations, I believe we’re
Reunion Invitations… Accept or Decline?
The word “reunion” usually evokes the dreaded (or beloved) high school reunion. For some, it might also refer to family reunions. There are also other common reunions such as military, workplace, cultural/ethnic, and those related to
How Do You Know When to Let a Friendship Go, and How Can You Find Your People?
Fall started just a week ago. And while Fall is a time for the leaves to be dying off, symbolizing the end of a life cycle, for me it has always been more about new beginnings.
How Do I Find a Buyer for My Business?
Once you decide it’s time to exit your business, there are three preliminary steps for you to prepare your business for a sale: Set goals (when, how much you hope to sell it for, ideal buyer,
What Do You Do When a Doctor’s Words Aren’t Really a Diagnosis?
It all started three weeks ago when I was walking down the street, heading for my regular swim. I don’t love swimming laps, but I think it is good for me, and I try to keep
Navigating the Heartache of Moving a Loved One to a Care Home: A Personal Journey
Life has a way of presenting us with decisions that test our strength and resolve. Recently, I faced one of the hardest choices I’ve ever had to make: moving my 90-year-old mum into a care home.