Retirement can be a time to embrace new beginnings, explore passions, and live life to the fullest. For seniors and baby boomers, creating a vision board can be a powerful tool to visualize and manifest their dreams during the retirement years.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the history of vision boards, why they’ve become popular, and provide detailed steps to craft one for yourself. Plus, we’ll share tips on how to display and revisit your vision board to keep your dreams alive.
The History of Vision Boards
The concept of vision boards has roots in the practice of …

As we settle into the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on the resolutions we made last month. Whether you’re aiming to improve your health, spend more time with loved ones, or pick up a new hobby, it’s important to check in on your progress and make adjustments as needed.

Here’s a look at the top five most common New Year’s resolutions and some tips on how to stick with them or modify them to make them more achievable.
Top 5 Most Common New Year’s Resolutions
According to a survey from Statista, these are some of the most common New Year’s Resolutions that peop…

Something strange often happens as we age: our adult children start to act less like our children and more like our parents. Even though these adult children love their parents and just want to keep them safe, many seniors worry that they are “burdening” their adult children.

One of the best ways to avoid “burdening” your children is to give them all the information they need to help you through the aging process. Every situation is unique, but there are some topics that just about every parent should discuss with their adult children.

Although this article us…

As the days grow shorter, colder, and post-holiday letdown creeps in, many of us experience a dip in energy and mood. It’s not unusual to experience fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating, and a disruption in sleep during the winter.  But why does this happen?  This is the “winter blues,” a common response to reduced sunlight and cold weather.

The good news?  Winter blues are often easily managed with lifestyle adjustments.

For others, winter blues turns into a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) if the sadness interferes with daily fu…

The new year is right around the corner. So naturally, we begin to think about New Year’s resolutions and self-improvement.  If you do not yet journal, then perhaps you will want to try it out in 2025. There are many different approaches to journaling but all of them can have benefits for the wellbeing of older adults.
What is Journaling
Journaling is a timeless activity that offers a multitude of benefits, especially for seniors and baby boomers. Whether it’s capturing daily thoughts and feelings, expressing gratitude, or unleashing artistic talents, journaling can be…