Getting older and having birthdays can be important and joyful times in life.  Reaching the more senior years should not be a retreat; rather, we can accept our milestone birthdays like turning 60, 70, or 80 as more than numbers. They’re celebrations of resilience, wisdom, and the beauty of a life well-lived. These moments should offer us a chance to reflect, reset, and rejoice.

As actress Sophia Loren once said: “There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love.”

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It is easy to see how things can pile up in the house and garage over the years. It is common to acquire things for a hobby, holiday, special collection, new clothing fashion, stuff for grandchildren, and more.

But when things come in and very little goes out, well – that leads to clutter.  And clutter has both obvious and hidden impacts on our lives. These are the “costs of clutter”.
Do You Have Clutter?
According to Very Well Mind, clutter describes stuff maintained in a disorganized way. Essentially, clutter is piles of stuff people have and don’t necessarily u…

Retirement is not just a phase. It’s a new chapter that requires thoughtful preparation and planning. As you approach this significant milestone, it’s crucial to consider the legal and financial documents that will support your goals. And if you are already semi-retired or fully retired, then you can look at this as a checklist of things that you should think about putting in place.

Here’s a guide to the essential documents and decisions that will help you navigate the retirement years with more peace of mind and confidence. This is not legal advice but rather a guide fo…

We are all getting older every day. And every year brings another birthday and more candles on the cake.  There is no doubt about that. And considering the alternative, most of us are pleased that we get the opportunity to do so. While each new day is definitely a gift, there are also inevitable losses that come with the aging process.

For example, even though you have diligently exercised your entire life and feel to be in great shape, you most likely will be smoked by your twenty-something grandchild in a road race. This fact doesn’t diminish the great shape you are…

The desire to remain in the comfort of our own homes is critically important to older adults. In fact, a recent research survey from U.S. News and World Report reveals that a whopping 93% of aging adults 55 years and older responded “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level was an important goal for them.”  That is nearly all of us that want to age in place and not move to a nursing home, assisted living, or age-restricted community!
Questions to Answer for Successful Agin…