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Whether by fate or by choice, many of us will grow older alone. Some of us never married or had a partner, some have no children, some live too far away from family to count on any help, and some are estranged from next of kin- essentially all alone. Estimates…

Are you beginning to plan your winter travel vacation? For some of us, cold weather becomes the impetus to seek out warmer climates or new locales- plans that can create some challenges as we get older. Especially for those of us without spouses or travel partners, solo travel can be…

It’s not uncommon for older women to be on their own- living alone, dining by themselves or even traveling solo. Sometimes that takes a lot of preparation, especially if you’re in a new place or environment. Writer Arlene Davis, a 74 year old solo traveler, began her first solo overseas…

The trends are worrisome. Even before the start of the pandemic in 2020, data showed that alcohol use among adults 65 and over was on the rise. Then the pandemic exacerbated this trend. According to data from the CDC, from 2020-2021 deaths due to alcohol were greater than 178,000, and…

No doubt you know by now that social engagement is critical for healthy aging and that friendships can be some of the most important and rewarding relationships in your life as you get older. Through no fault of your own, however, friendships can fizzle and fray, or perhaps even disappear,…

By Louise Applebome   I’ve always had a bit of a rebellious streak.   I seemed to innately, even at a very young age, want to buck the trends and reject convention. You could call it anti-establishment.   Needless to say, it drove my parents to distraction and also made…