Imagine your aging parent or other loved one living on his or her own and losing power from a natural disaster or an intentional blackout. What would they do? Massive weather events across the U.S. leave millions without power, sometimes for long periods. There are lessons for all of us in what we are seeing. […]
Agatha, 60, had married a man 25 years her senior. He had one son who lived outside the US and was not close to his father. Agatha and her husband had a lot of good times until he began to show signs of dementia. Before long, Agatha was a full-time caregiver. She lost her husband […]
Everywhere we look, there is media focused on how to have a great retirement. No wonder. 10,000 people a day are turning 65. The emphasis is largely on urging you to get financial advice so you can feel “secure” and “reach your goals” all suggesting that these are the components of a happy retirement. But […]
Dear Barbara, My father is 95. He has been in pretty good health but has started sleeping a lot in the day and is not eating very much. Is it possible that this may be a sign that the end is near? Your blog says sleeping more and eating less is a sign that relates […]
When you are in our programs or trainings you will hear me talk about cause and effect. It’s a cornerstone within the teachings of Ayurveda and Yoga. It’s a palpable, tangible, experiential way to notice connection. And it’s key to understanding your relationship with the world around you as well as the unique nature […]
5 Lessons from Saint Patrick that Will Transform Your Life Today Do you feel imprisoned? Oppressed by your life’s circumstances? Are you constantly annoyed by the division, polarization and intolerance in the world? Take a cue from Saint Patrick’s life and turn your annoyances into food for personal development. Saint Patrick’s Day is coming […]
Today’s blog features the common situation of feeling invisible and insignificant and how easy it can be for us to help someone feel included, seen and respected. The insights are provided by my friend, Ansley Pugh, a board-certified family nurse practitioner, from her experiences in patient care. “As I was telling a family goodbye at […]
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 explain the benefits of traveling for seniors, which you will need as you consider starting a business. Tips for Traveling Seniors Traveling is an enriching experience at any age, […]
Photo by @frantic In today’s fast-paced world, it’s critical to give employees flexibility and autonomy over how and when they complete their work. This approach has the potential to improve employee morale, job satisfaction, and overall performance. In this article, we’ll look at the benefits of flexible work arrangements and offer advice on how to […]
I have long been involved with voting and electoral systems, and how to reform election methods for the best. One thing I have learned to explain is that “no electoral system is perfect.” Even the best of the alternative systems will have some short-comings, despite being superior to the norm. Speaking of elections makes one […]
