Talkin’ ‘Bout My Generation: Are You A Part Of The Boomer Subgroup, “Generation Jones”?
November 13, 2024
Mark Twain once said, “All generalizations are false, including this one.” That’s likely also true about the generalizations regarding Baby Boomers, those born between 1946 and 1964. Baby Boomers acquired their generational name based upon a post-World War II baby boom, comprising 40% of the US population by 1964. But…
Fending Off Falsehoods: The Rise Of Misinformation In Everyday Life
October 23, 2024
While we live in an extraordinary period of technological innovation, there is a downside that plagues us all. Between social media, extreme political polarization, and artificial intelligence, at any given moment it’s unclear whether the information you see and hear is accurate and truthful. That unreliability can run the gamut…
For What It’s Worth: The Financial And Emotional Aspects Of Cleaning Up And Clearing Out
October 16, 2024
As we’re heading toward the end of the year, are you considering a “clean sweep” of your life and environment, and planning for something new to look forward to? Maybe you’re reading up on how to downsize your home and belongings or clear out the clutter that overwhelms your residence….
Change Of Face: How To Consider Cosmetic Procedures, Small And Large
October 2, 2024
It’s a dilemma that many older women (and some men) confront: Whether to allow your face to age naturally without “intervention” or whether to embrace procedures, either (or both) small or large, to limit the effects of gravity, the loss of collagen, skin eruptions and other facial factors that affect…
Triple AAA: Activism Against Ageism
October 2, 2024
It wasn’t too long ago that we urged you to push back on the everyday ageism you likely encounter. But since next Wednesday, October 9th, is Ageism Awareness Day, we thought we’d briefly return to the topic to make sure you’re well-equipped to identify ageism when you encounter it and…
Older, Wiser, Shorter: An Interview With Writer And Poet Jane Seskin On Her New Volume Of Poetry About Aging
September 11, 2024
We’ve all dealt with some of the hard truths and realities of what growing older can mean, both the bad and the good. From our bodies slowing down to our discovery of the positives that can arise, we each experience moments of both despair and wonderment, sometimes at the same…