They ran out of seating in the Fellowship Hall after worship service, so I grabbed a piece of cake and found a spot for my drink on the windowsill. A couple came and joined me and after some small talk the conversation turned toward, of all things, knee replacement surgery. Sheri recently completed her first […]
Photo by Yunus Tug for Unsplash+ The EndGame is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Fresh from a recent adventure in an emergency room, I was intrigued to learn of a trend in emergency medicine that is gathering momentum: the Geriatric Emergency Department. […]
I know everyone is having a heat wave, so you might be surprised by some of my outfit options. But when it’s this hot outside, the stores crank the AC, so I need the coverage. My emails are my way of sharing fun, positive content with you from all of the sites I visit during […]
Did you know that whenever you whisper, “I’m sorry,” a healing begins? Not a dramatic, cinematic healing with swelling music and tears, but something quieter, slow, deliberate mending of a torn seam between two people. A shouted apology often feels like a performance, desperate and demanding immediate forgiveness. But a whisper? A whisper crawls through […]
I’m Royce Shook, retired professional, volunteer leader, and lifelong learner who believes the Boomer generation is rewriting what it means to grow older. This blog is my conversation with you about that journey. I spent my career in education, teaching at both the junior high and university levels. Along the way, I learned something that […]
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Recently, my friend Michael Shuman, publisher of the Main Street Journal, posted an article as a teaser for a webinar he did with the American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA), hosted by our friend and colleague Jen Risley. The article stopped me in my tracks. It was a scorecard for communities’ economic health. The insights were […]
I stand firmly in support of rights for the disabled and elderly. Below is the statement by Consumer Voice for Quality Long Term Care regarding the recent DOJ memo which threatens to take away community services for disabled children and adults, forcing many into institutions, rather than staying home with their families and communities and […]
We’re thrilled to introduce the new SuperCrowd Impact League! Participation is free and open to everyone. You can earn badges, build your profile and track your investments! As the community grows, we’ll be adding prizes and other features to make impact investing even more engaging. Better still, the platform doubles as a simple portfolio tracker—also […]
When you have a chronic condition or age-related health concerns, the idea of traveling can feel overwhelming. You might wonder if adventure is still possible, or whether the logistical challenges outweigh the rewards. The truth is simpler: with the right approach to senior travel planning, you can see the world while honoring what your body […]
