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By Alice Herb   America, from its inception, has always been seen as the land of opportunity. Whether as a land to escape to from their native lands, or as a place to defeat poverty, oppression, and discrimination, America has always been the destination. The incoming refugees and immigrants from…

By Susanna P. Barton   One of the biggest hazards confronting older adults in their second half is drowning in self-focus and self-stuff – getting weighted down by our own egos and the life collections, impractical furnishings, and useless objects neither we nor our loved ones need, want, or cherish….

By Lance A. Slatton   In homes across the country, professional caregivers (distinct from family caregivers) are pillars of support, providing essential care and comfort to those who need it most. These dedicated professionals, often overlooked, play a crucial role in the healthcare system, ensuring that patients receive the attention…

By Louise Applebome   Having taught yoga for about 17 years (I was a late bloomer) one of my greatest joys is sharing what I most love and appreciate about my yoga practice with others. I like to introduce new poses, new uses for props, new sequences, variations on a…

By Susanna P. Barton   Part of making a solid plan for the Golden Years is aligning our visions of our second half with reality. That involves getting educated on the costs, scope, and affordability of these aspirations. Does your vision include world travel and family trips, fancy cars, and…

By Alice Herb   One evening in May, I had an unexpected medical event, and I thought I would pass on to all of you what happened to me. I wasn’t feeling well, but it was a Sunday, and I wondered if I should try to get professional advice and…

By Renee Langmuir   Every morning, as part of my spiritual practice, I read from three books. Two volumes are daily inspirations based on Taoist philosophy by Deng Ming-Dao. As soon as I come to the end of each book, I start over, because the readings always seem fresh and…

By Mary Fridley   Dementia is not easy on anyone. Does it help that dementia continues to be framed by a dehumanizing “tragedy narrative” perpetuated in a self-serving fashion by a biomedical industry that has few if any answers? Definitely not. But the rest of us – including the “us”…

By Lance A. Slatton   In the quiet corners of countless homes across the nation, family caregivers are performing an extraordinary balancing act. These unsung heroes are the backbone of home care, providing essential support to elderly or disabled family members, whilst often juggling jobs, households, and personal lives. They…

By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®., CeFT® Emeritus       What’s a Legacy Letter?   We all want to be remembered, to leave something behind at the end of our life —more than just money and “stuff.” What influence do you want to have when you’re gone?   You…