Living

The data are pretty startling unless you’re an older worker, in which case they may be all too familiar. In a recent study by Hiscox Business Insurance of workers over age 40, nearly 45% of respondents said they, or someone they know, have experienced age discrimination in the workplace. 36%…

For many of us, turning to a good book can bring comfort when times are tough and wisdom when confusion is rampant. And as we get older, none of us knows precisely what will happen to our bodies or minds. While we may have been at the side of loved…

While you may think rampant ageism and sexism hold back older women in today’s world, be thankful you weren’t living in the 19th century, when women giving speeches were considered harlots, and the only reason Elizabeth Cady Stanton made her mark was that no one bothered to take a “grandmotherly”…

Since time immemorial, the desire to travel and see the world has been an essential human character trait. As Seneca said, “Travel and change of place impart new vigor to the mind.” That’s especially true as you get older and your schedule slows down yet your mind is in search…

The data are quite clear: most of us would rather grow older in our own homes than move to a facility or move in with family members. But the reality is that the home in which you raised your family or to which you downsized may not accommodate your changing…

You may love your spouse and be smitten with your grandchildren, but for many of us, there’s nothing quite like the unconditional love we receive from our family pet. And that love may be even more precious once you realize the physical and emotional health benefits derived from pet ownership. …