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*Hi everybody it’s Carol Marak Thank you for visiting Solo and Smart, my YouTube channel. Offering the latest news and updates on solo aging. In yesterday’s Solo and Smart video, Healthy Aging, …

*Hi everybody it’s…

*Hi everybody it’s Carol Marak Thank you for visiting Solo and Smart, my YouTube channel. Offering the latest news and updates on solo aging. In yesterday’s Solo and Smart video, Healthy Aging, I talk about the complexities and risks of growing older because aging places us in unfamiliar territory and it’s the reason we need a navigation system to negotiate the barriers. Data in studies like this, published by the University of Michigan, illustrate the reasons we need not only to stay on top of our physical health, but also stay tuned in to other domains such as social connections an…

Planning for longevity is unsettling because growing older is stacked with complexities and risks. Older age places us in unfamiliar territory and it’s the reason we need a navigation system to nego…

Planning for longevi…

Planning for longevity is unsettling because growing older is stacked with complexities and risks. Older age places us in unfamiliar territory and it’s the reason we need a navigation system to negotiate the barriers. The Life Plan Assessment launches the roadmap by rating your level of satisfaction of the 10 life domains. The domains include health and fitness, housing, social connections, support network, legal matters, finances and money, faith and spirituality, life purpose, finding transportation, and fun and engagement. Starting today, I want to discuss how the domains interrelat…

*In designing the membership site, each member would learn their top aging risk by completing the Life Plan Assessment: https://carolmarak.com/life-plan-assessment. After discovering your top risk(s…

*In designing the me…

*In designing the membership site, each member would learn their top aging risk by completing the Life Plan Assessment: https://carolmarak.com/life-plan-assessment. After discovering your top risk(s) you’ll be given easy, step by step strategies, worksheets, forms, videos, activities and more that guide you to making improvements! The best part? You will not be left on your own—there will be a community of peers who face similar challenges https://carolmarak.com/solo-membership-club. Here are the top challenges that the Life Plan Assessment evaluates: *Health and Caregiving: The Fo…

I don’t know if this is of interest, but I had the idea to start a membership site around what I already know, do, and love. The idea emerged from recognizing a common desire for deeper engagement …

I don’t know if th…

I don’t know if this is of interest, but I had the idea to start a membership site around what I already know, do, and love. The idea emerged from recognizing a common desire for deeper engagement beyond my workshops, webinars, and seminars. Participants often express the need for further guidance and support as they navigate the issues of aging alone. A club would entail: Shared Experiences and Solutions: Engage with others who understand the solo concerns and sharing similar challenges. Development and Growth: Cultivate new habits, develop skills, and enjoy ongoing discussions to deepe…

The phenomenon of solo aging versus aging within traditional family structures presents a variety of contrasting experiences Social and Support System: Solo Aging: Individuals may lack a built-in sup…

The phenomenon of so…

The phenomenon of solo aging versus aging within traditional family structures presents a variety of contrasting experiences Social and Support System: Solo Aging: Individuals may lack a built-in support system which can lead to challenges in managing daily tasks, health care, and decision-making processes. They also face the high risk of social isolation and loneliness, if proactive steps are not taken to build and maintain social connections. Finding engagement and purpose requires initiative, such as community involvement, hobbies, or part-time work. Traditional Family Structures: Indiv…