There’s one thing to understand about aging: It brings its own set of emotional, yet manageable shifts. As we age, we become both more accepting and less tolerant. And we often don’t realize the shift because we haven’t recognized the subtle changes in our levels of acceptance and emotional boundaries. Not all of us experience …
The Village of Positive Aging is a different kind of place because it’s ideal—a utopia where simply living is all that’s required for your positive aging experience. It’s a place where ownership of aging begins at birth. It’s a place where a mindset of hope, health and happiness are encouraged. It’s a place where aging …
The word “sustainability” is usually associated with protecting the environment, but it can also apply to you and your life. How will you sustain the life you love living? Are you able to keep up with the life you’re living now? Do you have what it takes to keep up with the YOU you want …
We often forget about the gifts we received over the years—well, maybe not the big sparkly ones or even the life-changing ones. I’m talking the gifts you receive and use everyday, but never see or touch. These gifts aren’t wrapped in pretty paper or tied with a sparkly bow. They are the unrecognized, seldom acknowledged …
Those days are upon us. You know… the ones filled with comfort and joy, family and friends, food and fun. But there are many Seniors who won’t have that experience. We all know someone who lives alone year round—for them the holidays are especially challenging. Feelings of isolation and loneliness make Seniors more vulnerable during …
I wish Sandwich Generation was a cute term for those of us who grew up eating sandwiches for lunch. Unfortunately, in this context, it’s a term defining a sandwich that some families have been forced to consume. It’s a life stage that can appear out of nowhere and brings bags of new responsibilities and adjustments. …
Your intention is to “age in place” as long as possible in your beautiful, cherished home. At least, that’s the plan. But what if that plan changed unexpectedly? The cliches: Be Prepared and Plan Ahead should be on the wall next to all the other positive signs in our homes. But seldom do we see …
You certainly didn’t plan your retirement with boredom as a main feature. You’re supposed to be living the life of your dreams, right? Why are you bored? All of the advice you sought from friends and books on how to retire; yet, none really highlighted boredom. One thing retirees may fight against is a change …
Do you feel overlooked, misunderstood, left out of the discussion? Do you feelthe needs and wants of Seniors are sidelined for the good of everyone else? Well, it’s probably more than an inkling you’re feeling-and it’s not just you! Nowthat you’re aware, don’t be surprised by what you discover. Age has beenweaponized and it’s being …
Life in the “comfort” zone sounds like great self-care, doesn’t it? You’ve earned it,right? Well, it can also be your worst enemy—and it often brings along its friendscomplacency and contentment. Collectively, I call them the terrible C’s. These words are so easily misused and abused as we age because they comeequipped with just add water …
