I have a leadership development presentation I provide for small businesses. After wrapping up, one business owner asked how to accomplish the same for $10/hr employees. “The approach is the same”, I said. Granted, there are transitory businesses that will always have a high rate of turnover. That doesn’t mean all employees shouldn’t enjoy their […]

The Plight Of A Homeless Veteran   This is a true story, and it may reflect what many older vets face when they start to lose their independence. We’ll call our vet “Uncle Zach”. At AgingParents.com, we worked with the daughter of a 99 year old gentleman, Tony, with dementia and various health conditions. I […]

By Jerry Zezima It’s a good thing I’m not a business magnate because I couldn’t sell refrigerators in Death Valley. If I could, I’d be a refrigerator magnate. But it turns out that I can sell peppermint pretzels and mint truffles. And I did, in astonishing amounts, when I recently worked for two days as […]

Last week I asked the question, “Are you happy?” Rooted in the American Declaration of Independence is the pursuit of happiness, and if we aren’t careful, we can end up miserable instead… The post Chasing Happiness… first appeared on Rennie Gabriel.

In my last blog post, I shared ,Red Flags to be aware of when visiting aging family members over the holidays. It’s important to look for changes in their general health and well-being, as well as the safety of their home environment. If you noticed red flags, what comes next? Having an open and respectful […]

Most people think of aging as physical decline, frailty, infirmed states, and navigating a slow cognitive failure and death.  There is so much we have to look forward to as we age. Emotional growth continues throughout life. What is the first thing you think of when someone says “old age”? Most people think of aging […]

     I just found out that I have some surprisingly valuable art hanging on the walls of my house. I am also in possession of a remarkably prized collection of rare, antique shoes. But more on those in a minute.      I live a modest lifestyle, but you should know that many of […]

If you’re going to shop for deals on Black Friday – the sales are available earlier, stick around longer, and are increasingly moving online – be sure to keep comparing prices. Sometimes prices are marked way up then marked way down. Several times during my journalism career, I’ve written an article on what are the […]

Retirement is a time of new beginnings and fresh starts. It’s a time to do the things you’ve always wanted to do, and to finally relax and enjoy life! However, it’s important to remember that retirement is also a major adjustment – especially in the first few months. In this article, we will discuss what […]

Stir fry is such a versatile dish that you can easily cater to the tastebuds of whoever you are entertaining.  There are hardly any veggies or meat options that won’t pair well for this dish.  Chicken and beef seem to be the standard, however pork and seafood are both great options as well.  One of […]