One dark night in Dublin, a fire started inside the local chemical plant. In the blink of an eye, it exploded into massive flames. The alarm rang in all surrounding fire departments. When the firefighters arrived on the scene, the chemical company president rushed to the fireman in charge and said, “All our secret formulas […]

Hearing loss is a common issue that many seniors face as they age. It can be difficult to admit that you are experiencing hearing loss, but it’s important to understand the impact it can have on your life and the treatment options available. In this article, we’ll cover three important things seniors need to know […]

Maggie had never missed getting her annual flu vaccine. Every October, like clockwork, she would visit her doctor’s office to get vaccinated. This year, however, things were different. As Maggie got older, her memory started to slip, and before she knew it, it was late February, and she still hadn’t gotten her flu shot. She […]

You don’t often hear the word trillion thrown around, unless we’re talking about the U.S. debt or GDP. But there’s another number that consistently lands in the 12-zero club: the total net assets of the US mutual fund industry. At nearly $27 trillion in 2021, it’s a whole lot of money; and its rapid growth […]

Do you love spending time outdoors? Whether you enjoy taking a leisurely walk, playing golf, or simply relaxing in your backyard, it’s important to protect your eyes from the harmful effects of UV rays. This is especially true for seniors, as aging eyes are more susceptible to damage from UV rays. In fact, according to […]

I’ve been thinking about funerals. Doesn’t everyone? Maybe not. What does a funeral do? It honors the person that has died and brings support and comfort for the living. Funerals are about people coming together, a “send off” kind of gathering and sharing support for the beginning of our grieving journey.  We used to lay […]

Experiencing gradual vision loss as a senior is to be expected but there are steps you can take to slow down the decline. John, a 65-year-old retiree, was frustrated with the gradual decline in his eyesight. Every year at his annual eye exam, his doctor would inform him that there had been further deterioration in […]

Ooh post-it plus mad scribbles, that’s how you know it’s genius 😉 I love a podcast! Not just listening to them but, even better for me is, being a guest on a podcast to share my story, form connections, sharpen my thinking and generally learn new things. On average I manage to guest on at least one podcast […]

If you’re a senior and you can’t sleep, you’re not alone. Linda, a 65-year-old retiree, had been struggling with her sleep for years. She often found herself waking up multiple times throughout the night, unable to get back to sleep. She was tired during the day and started to feel the effects of her poor […]

As the bad first two years of the pandemic recede in the rear-view mirror, a new report reminds us how tough things got for renters. In 2021, a record 21.6 million U.S. families were paying more than 30 percent of their income on rent, which is the real estate industry’s benchmark for people whose housing […]