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By Kathleen M. Rehl, Ph.D., CFP®, CeFT® Emeritus   Waiting List Anticipating what’s yet to be My husband and I searched with hopeful hearts For a place that meets our growing needs As aging plays its part. We’ll want increasing levels of care From none to assisted and more A…

You may not be an extrovert, and you may shy away from casual conversations with those you don’t know well, but if you’re human, more and more research underscores the importance of social connections for your health and well-being. You may think your time for making friends or connecting socially…

By Renee Langmuir   I am not the volunteer type. Never would I believe in my retirement that I would be a volunteer in at least a handful of nonprofits in my area. As a teacher and educator for 34 years, I thought I had given enough back to society….

In addition to the sheer pleasure of delving into a new book and being entertained or enlightened by the thoughts and words of another, there is also the possibility you may glean some essential truths or wise ideas about your own life. Such is the case with several new books…

By Renee Langmuir (Originally published on the website The Rookie Retiree: Website For New Retirees)   One night – that is the amount of time which you will have to transition to your new, retirement life. How is that possible? One day, you will leave your job. You will come home,…

If you’re getting older then you’re likely getting experience in what it’s like to grieve. None of us escape the inevitable losses that accompany aging. Whether it’s the literal death of loved ones or friends, the emotional loss of chapters that have closed or friendships that have faded, or even…