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Choosing the best place to retire is a crucial decision for Baby Boomers, and several states offer exceptional options. Florida is renowned for its warm climate and vibrant Retirement communities, making it a top choice for many. Arizona attracts retirees with its stunning desert landscapes and active adult communities. California offers diverse settings from coastal towns to scenic mountain retreats, catering to varied Lifestyle preferences. Texas, with its affordable living and welcoming communities, is also a popular destination for retirees. Discover the ideal retirement spot that suits your needs and enjoy a fulfilling and enriching retirement experience.
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Retiring? Don’t drift into the lazy river. Design Your New (active and interesting) Life. Learn More _______________________ In days gone by, people used to think they were done – and headed off to retirement. Not any more. Now, the questions to ask yourself are what’s my potential for the l…
Retiring? Don’t drift into the lazy river. Design Your New (active and interesting) Life. Learn More _______________________ In days gone by, people used to think they were done – and headed off t…
Retiring? Don’t drift into the lazy river. Design Your New (active and interesting) Life. Learn More _______________________ In days gone by, people used to think they were done – and headed off to retirement. Not any more. Now, the questions to ask yourself are what’s my potential for the likely decades that lie ahead? And how can I live well – and wisely? Ben Lytle, former CEO of Anthem, and author of The Potentialist: The Pursuit of Wisdom, believes that wisdom and potential are our ideal adaptive responses for the interesting times we’re living in today. He also believes that w…
Could the key to a happy retirement be more than just financial security? Discover the often-overlooked emotional and psychological dimensions of early retirement that can make all the difference. We explore surprising research findings showing a dip in life satisfaction post-retirement and reveal …
Could the key to a happy retirement be more than just financial security? Discover the often-overlooked emotional and psychological dimensions of early retirement that can make all the difference. We…
Could the key to a happy retirement be more than just financial security? Discover the often-overlooked emotional and psychological dimensions of early retirement that can make all the difference. We explore surprising research findings showing a dip in life satisfaction post-retirement and reveal how it can take years to regain your pre-retirement quality of life. Through a compelling client story, we demonstrate the potential dangers of focusing solely on wealth accumulation, especially when unexpected health issues arise. Learn why aligning financial goals with personal well-being is cruci…
In the workshops that we give to seniors one of the more popular ones is about Dementia. So when the following was posted on Facebook by a cousin of mine l thought the wish list was very well put and I thought I would share it. She got it from Joshua Pettit,the original author. I started the list…
In the workshops that we give to seniors one of the more popular ones is about Dementia. So when the following was posted on Facebook by a cousin of mine l thought the wish list was very well put and …
In the workshops that we give to seniors one of the more popular ones is about Dementia. So when the following was posted on Facebook by a cousin of mine l thought the wish list was very well put and I thought I would share it. She got it from Joshua Pettit,the original author. I started the list yesterday. I added a few wishes to his list.Here is his original wish list with online resources that may help caregivers fulfill each request. These resources provide advice, practical tools, and background knowledge on dementia care:1. I get dementia, don’t act frustrated if…
This is the first legal thriller I’ve read by Freya Atwood, and I found her style captivating. The story revolves around a deranged killer, a determined lawyer fighting to save her client from prison, and a key witness who lives off the grid. Meet Sam Spencer, a lawyer who has recently inherited …
This is the first legal thriller I’ve read by Freya Atwood, and I found her style captivating. The story revolves around a deranged killer, a determined lawyer fighting to save her client from priso…
This is the first legal thriller I’ve read by Freya Atwood, and I found her style captivating. The story revolves around a deranged killer, a determined lawyer fighting to save her client from prison, and a key witness who lives off the grid. Meet Sam Spencer, a lawyer who has recently inherited her father’s law firm after his passing. Longing to return to her early days of tackling criminal cases, Sam comes across an intriguing newspaper article titled Reluctant Murderer. It details the Golden Lake killer case, where Angie Rose, a 25-year-old woman, was discovered dead on the lake's shor…
The young one had a map of sorts, mostly a list of turns drawn on birchbark – arrow left at the big oak, right after the log bridge, and so on. The path was long for one so young, winding through a deep hardwood forest, crossing a rushing stream on a fallen log, then climbing through fir-filtered …
The young one had a map of sorts, mostly a list of turns drawn on birchbark – arrow left at the big oak, right after the log bridge, and so on. The path was long for one so young, winding through a …
The young one had a map of sorts, mostly a list of turns drawn on birchbark – arrow left at the big oak, right after the log bridge, and so on. The path was long for one so young, winding through a deep hardwood forest, crossing a rushing stream on a fallen log, then climbing through fir-filtered sunbeams almost to the tree line. Finally a small clearing opened to the sky, where one could see up to the first ridge of the mountains and down to the village below. Across the clearing, nestled into the hillside was a cabin, so covered with lichens and mosses it seemed a part of the wood. Before …
Fairy shares her painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children are often taken from their homes, subjected to harsh treatment, and forced into programs that can leave last…
Fairy shares her painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children are ofte…
Fairy shares her painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children are often taken from their homes, subjected to harsh treatment, and forced into programs that can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars.Fairy opens up about being taken from her family and sent to a facility where she faced abuse, isolation, and intense discipline. She speaks candidly about the trauma, the broken systems, and how many kids—like herself—are treated as though they need to be…
Fairy shares her painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children are often taken from their homes, subjected to harsh treatment, and forced into programs that can leave last…
Fairy shares her painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children are ofte…
Fairy shares her painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children are often taken from their homes, subjected to harsh treatment, and forced into programs that can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars.Fairy opens up about being taken from her family and sent to a facility where she faced abuse, isolation, and intense discipline. She speaks candidly about the trauma, the broken systems, and how many kids—like herself—are treated as though they need to be…
Send us a textFairy shares her personal and painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children are often taken from their homes, subjected to harsh treatment, and forced into programs that can lea…
Send us a textFairy shares her personal and painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children a…
Send us a textFairy shares her personal and painful journey through the troubled teen industry. For many, these facilities are sold as places for "help" or "reform," but behind their walls, children are often taken from their homes, subjected to harsh treatment, and forced into programs that can leave lasting emotional and psychological scars.Fairy opens up about being taken from her family and sent to a facility where she faced abuse, isolation, and intense discipline. She speaks candidly about the trauma, the broken systems, and how many kids—like herself—are treated as though they need …
What Are The Struggles Baby Boomers Deal With As we are aging and move into our later years, we face a unique set of challenges that impact our lifestyle, health, and economic stability. Understanding these issues and struggles are crucial not only for our baby boomer generation, but also for young…
What Are The Struggles Baby Boomers Deal With As we are aging and move into our later years, we face a unique set of challenges that impact our lifestyle, health, and economic stability. Understandin…
What Are The Struggles Baby Boomers Deal With As we are aging and move into our later years, we face a unique set of challenges that impact our lifestyle, health, and economic stability. Understanding these issues and struggles are crucial not only for our baby boomer generation, but also for younger generations who interact with and potentially care for us. Our experts in this area of the site explore the struggles facing many of us with chronic health conditions like heart disease, diabetes and arthritis and mental health issues like depression and anxiety, and the high cost of medical care…
Have you ever found yourself in a tough spot and wondered how some people manage to stay positive? How do they find the strength to smile and express gratitude when everything seems to be going wrong? Today, we’re diving into the healing power of gratitude and how it can truly transform our lives,…
Have you ever found yourself in a tough spot and wondered how some people manage to stay positive? How do they find the strength to smile and express gratitude when everything seems to be going wrong?…
Have you ever found yourself in a tough spot and wondered how some people manage to stay positive? How do they find the strength to smile and express gratitude when everything seems to be going wrong? Today, we’re diving into the healing power of gratitude and how it can truly transform our lives, even during the hardest times.Gratitude isn’t just something we say around the dinner table on Thanksgiving or after receiving a gift. It’s a powerful tool that can reshape our outlook, help us cope with challenges, and even improve our health. The healing power of gratitude goes beyond jus…
Today's the day we're giving thanks! Yes, And...eXercise! appreciates each and every one of you for helping to build who we are and what we're becoming.Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we …
Today's the day we're giving thanks! Yes, And...eXercise! appreciates each and every one of you for helping to build who we are and what we're becoming.Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone.…
Today's the day we're giving thanks! Yes, And...eXercise! appreciates each and every one of you for helping to build who we are and what we're becoming.Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be the guest that shines the light on what we're missing!Robert and Susan are the creators of the Daily Dose form an interesting duo. Robert is a longtime care partner for his father with Parkinson's disease (PD). Susan is a woman who was diagnosed with PD in 2015. They've…
Today's the day we're giving thanks! Yes, And...eXercise! appreciates each and every one of you for helping to build who we are and what we're becoming. (part two of three)Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not tal…
Today's the day we're giving thanks! Yes, And...eXercise! appreciates each and every one of you for helping to build who we are and what we're becoming. (part two of three)Who is this show for? Shor…
Today's the day we're giving thanks! Yes, And...eXercise! appreciates each and every one of you for helping to build who we are and what we're becoming. (part two of three)Who is this show for? Short answer: everyone. As we like to say at YAX: You belong. Have fun. Is there something we're not talking about that we should? Let us know and be the guest that shines the light on what we're missing!Robert and Susan are the creators of the Daily Dose form an interesting duo. Robert is a longtime care partner for his father with Parkinson's disease (PD). Susan is a woman who was diagnosed with …