Now that I am sixty-three, I have thoughts based on long ago memories. Some are disturbing, some are wonderful, and some are plain hilarious. Not long ago, my sister, who lives in Chattanooga near me, stopped by for a...
Do you remember when you were a child, and someone made fun of you or called you a name?
Do you remember how hurt you were and how you ran home and cried?
Now that you are an adult,...
Originating hundreds of years ago in the 4th century, at one time Valentine’s Day had a darker connotation. It later evolved to honor at least one saint and by the 14th century started to become the holiday that we...
We’re all living longer. Are you ready to transition your affairs?
My father-in-law was passionate about estate planning, regularly sharing things he had read. When both of my in-laws received a diagnosis of dementia, it became clear that he had...
In some areas the snow is already falling and seniors are getting ready to enjoy the cold days and early evenings. Outdoor activities take extra care because of extreme changes in weather which can make even walking dangerous. Below...
If just two couples' experiences can be the basis for a much larger sampling of recent traveler experiences, travel in the Covid era remains a huge headache--and unnecessarily expensive.
Our friend Bibi, 86, recently traveled to Sweden and back and then...
Those of us who are over 55 know that getting hired gets more difficult. Laws prevent age discrimination, but reality flies in the face of that. What are the things you can do to improve your chances for getting...
Since 70 has been hailed the new 50, an increasing number of young-at-heart seniors are embarking on adventurous vacations every year. While some adventures require a healthy dose of physical strength and stamina, others just require some courage and the...
Caring for a loved one is difficult, challenging, and in most cases, mentally painful. Still, love and care are what make a family a family, and even in a difficult health situation with one of your relatives, there should...
When I was first introduced to Peter, he wasn’t interested in receiving help from others let alone me, a stranger. His daughter was surprised he let me through the front door for my first shift. Peter was comfortable in...
