The hustle and bustle of the high holiday season is here. For many, this is an additional layer of stress to our busy, full lives. In general, reports indicate that over 40% of Americans report an increase in stress (the bad kind) during this time while over half of us feel our stress is the […]

In 2023, some significant changes will be made to Medicare. These changes may affect how much you pay for your coverage, what benefits are available to you, and more. It’s important to stay informed so that you can make the most of your Medicare coverage. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the upcoming changes […]

“People will forget what you said, what you did, but never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou Practicing kind communication is essential to maintaining a person’s integrity, reducing stress levels and promoting general well-being. By Sheryl Stillman | November 29, 2022   “People will forget what you said, what you did, but never forget […]

Hi. I’m Connie. As a serial “Grandmapreneur®”, I speak to retirees or soon-to-be retirees on the benefits of pursuing entrepreneurship in retirement. This blog post will help entrepreneurs understand the drug price reform, which you will need as you consider starting a business. What Is Drug Price Reform? Prescription drugs in America are way more […]

• Women age distinctly; men uniformly. As a woman ages, she becomes more individual — her hair color, her laughter, her manner of dress — all put her in sharp relief from other women. All men age the same. We lose hair, gain weight and generally stumble thru life w/ the bewildered expressions of men […]

Imposter syndrome definitely hit me as a new physician. At 28 I was responsible for a life or several lives as I was a black cloud when I was on call. It took approximately two months or so to gain confidence. I never felt like I didn’t belong, but I sure did feel as if […]

The Justice Department recently announced an expansion of its Transnational Elder Fraud Strike Force to fight against financial abuse. We applaud its efforts. However, no matter what the expansion puts into better transnational law enforcement, the heart of the problem and the worst of elder financial exploitation does not come from international crime rings. It […]

I often speak with business owners that are considering an exit. They’ve built a profitable business and want a high multiple. What they don’t realize is that they are intertwined into the company’s DNA. When you’ve run a business for quite a few years, you tend to lose track of how much you’re responsible for […]

Calmness is a superpower everyone should have! In this blog post, we’re going to cover the power of calmness and share with you some tips to help you improve this superpower everyone should have! We’ll discuss the different types of calmness, and the benefits of calmness, and we’ll also give you some techniques to help […]

In COVID’s early months, millions of workers’ incomes dried up as the unemployment rate skyrocketed. But older Americans were somewhat shielded from the downturn. That’s because they either are over 62 and on Social Security or receive federal disability benefits every month at higher rates than young adults. And just like everybody else, they got […]