Photo by Klara Kulikova on Unsplash From time to time, I feel a sharp tingling sensation down my left leg that may well be my sciatic nerve. I used to react to the tingling with concern, but these days I just apply my 48 Hour Rule: If it still bothers me in 48 hours, I’ll do something about […]
Photo by Samet Kurtkus on Unsplash The month of February is still visible in the rear view mirror, yet in our household I already hear the steady drumbeat for spring cleaning. Beyond brooms, buckets, and mops, spring cleaning is accompanied by a call to arms: Let’s dispose of all the junk! The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To […]
No. 26/ March 1, 2023 NewScan is a biweekly briefing on news relevant to readers of The EndGame. NewScan is a premium feature exclusively for paid subscribers. “Age-Friendly” Jobs Increase, but Age-Friendly Hiring is Another Matter A research study by three economists found that about three-quarters of all occupations in the U.S. were made “age-friendly” b… […]
Photo by DDP on Unsplash Several people I have been talking to lately insist that the post-career years are an excellent time to reinvent oneself. Retirement coach Karen Midyet discussed reinvention in a podcast interview we had earlier this month. Paul Long also made a strong case for reinvention in this week’s podcast. The EndGame is a reader-supported […]
Photo credit: fstop123 The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. My wife and I and most of our friends span a narrow age range from mid-60s to mid-70s. That’s just fine, for now. But I’m thinking about the future. In 20 […]
No. 25/ Feb. 15, 2023 NewScan is a biweekly briefing on news relevant to readers of The EndGame. NewScan is a premium feature exclusively for paid subscribers. Is Processed Food Addictive? Highly processed foods have been linked to a variety of diseases from obesity and Type 2 diabetes to heart disease. Now some scientists argue that […]
Photo by Z on Unsplash The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. I’m usually a pretty easygoing guy, the kind who lets most of life’s aggravations and mini aggressions roll off my back. But one thing I cannot abide is seeing a person treated […]
Photo by verdes cosmin on Unsplash The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. If you have trouble sleeping at night, you are in excellent company. Researchers estimate between 40% and 70% of older adults have chronic sleep issues. The reason the estimate is so […]
No. 24/Feb. 1, 2023 NewScan is a biweekly briefing on news relevant to readers of The EndGame. NewScan is a premium feature exclusively for paid subscribers. Walkable Retirement Communities Emerging, and So Is Opposition The leading edge of retirement living is the walkable retirement community, designed to encourage residents to walk wherever they want to… […]
Venn Diagram provided by Wepik The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Lately I have read several articles about older adults searching for ikigai. Before I elaborate on this important topic, let me share two cautionary notes: 1. You will not […]
