Reflections on Caring for Mom
Anna came to the United States around the turn of the century with her family when she was four years old. She was not…
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Connection and Community Are Good for Your Brain
It has long been known that social isolation is bad for your health. People who have limited relationships, social connections, or social support, as…
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Say “YES” to Purposeful Retirement
One Monday morning at 7 a.m., 68-year-old retired college professor Dr. John “Spence” Hill was not reading his paper nor at the local diner…
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Reasons To Change Careers After 50
By the time we get to age 50, it’s likely we’ll come to realize that the career we’re working in right now is either…
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Old Age Doesn’t Come Alone
Growing older is not a solo journey—traveling companions often include infirmities and other gradual or sudden changes. How you welcome these additional “gifts” is…
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Eight Tips for Downsizing in Your 50s
As you settle into your 50s, start to think about your life and your finances and what direction you want to take them in…
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Making Life Easier for Your Elderly Relatives Without Interfering Too Much
If we have elderly relatives in our life, we might be responsible for helping them out and enabling them to continue living independently. Understandably,…
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