Lessons On Food (And Love): Cooking With Grandmas Around The World
February 19, 2020
No doubt about it, there’s something special about grandmothers and cooking. Some of our earliest memories may be of watching our grandma work magic in the kitchen or eating one of her lovingly prepared meals. Such occasions bolstered our love of food and our love of Grandma as well. These…
Travel Bug: Ideas For Planning Your Next Travel Adventure
January 22, 2020
Given the new year, it’s likely many are planning travel adventures for the months to come. If you’re a baby boomer, marketing experts think they have you pegged for a certain kind of travel, including why you’ll travel, where you’ll likely go and what accommodations you’ll want. But regardless of…
Raring To Go: Travel Planning As An Older Adult
October 23, 2019
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…
Move Along: What’s The Best Retirement Location For You?
September 4, 2019
“Where will you go?” If you’re newly retired, it may be a frequent question you face, given that many of us assume retirement means the start of a new life in a new location. But actually, data from the Census Bureau suggests that only a small percentage of retirees move,…
At Full Throttle: Planning A Late Summer Travel Adventure
August 1, 2019
Despite the date, the season for summer travel is not yet over. If you’re eager to hit the road, there’s time left to plan a late summer or early fall vacation. And it seems like age is not keeping many of us at home. In fact, recent research commissioned by…
Learn Your Lesson: Educational Trends Among Older Individuals
May 8, 2019
Whether inspired to change careers or just pursue a long-held passion, many of us are flocking back to classrooms as we inch closer toward retirement age or after we retire. It’s been estimated that over 600,000 people over 50 are now in degree-granting post-secondary institutions. While getting that degree may…