International aging

We can (almost) all agree that climate change is wreaking havoc on our planet: More volatile and dangerous weather patterns, more erosion of waterfront land, more temperature extremes, and, as we’ve recently witnessed in California, more dangerous wildfires in inhabited places. And that’s not even addressing the land, water, and…

A comfortable retirement, where you can enjoy your leisure and explore new opportunities, is a long sought-after goal for so many. And in today’s world, where the cost of living can challenge your retirement savings and income, and where social, cultural, or political winds can make you rethink your sense…

Helen Keller once said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” For many, the best part of entering your retirement years is the opportunity to undertake adventurous travel, and for many older adults, that means embarking on a cruise. While the COVID pandemic caused massive disruption in…

In case you missed the celebration of International Day of Happiness last week, there’s news to report about the prevalence of happiness among younger and older adults in the United States and around the world. A new poll conducted by Gallup was just released examining happiness around the world. Called…

As we get older, many of us feel we become less visible or perhaps even invisible. No one notices us and we seem to make little impression upon those around us. Well, several photo projects and photographers are trying to change that, by making sure that modern older adults are…

In your fantasy life, where’s your “forever” place? That place you see yourself relaxing in retirement, perhaps taking up some new outdoor activities or engaging in new cultural adventures. Or perhaps your fantasy is more exotic: maybe you’re thinking about leaving your home state or even your home country and…