Navigating through the unexpected chapters of life, such as the loss of a spouse, can be overwhelming, especially for the Baby Boomer Generation. As a Baby Boomer, becoming a widower brings about a unique set of challenges, and learning to face and overcome these can be a journey in itself.
This area aims to provide guidance and support to help Baby Boomer widowers adapt to their new reality. From practical advice on managing daily routines to emotional support for dealing with the loss, we aim to provide a comprehensive resource for those grappling with this life-altering change.
Embracing life as a Baby Boomer widower may seem daunting, but with the right guidance and a supportive community, it can be made into a journey of Growth and rediscovery.
What does it look like to fight cancer not just with medicine, but with education, nutrition, and a mindset of "go out living"?Jonathan Brandt, a cancer survivor and widower who lost his late wife to cancer, went back to school with her while they were both in treatment — earning certificates in h…
What does it look like to fight cancer not just with medicine, but with education, nutrition, and a mindset of "go out living"?Jonathan Brandt, a cancer survivor and widower who lost his late wife to …
What does it look like to fight cancer not just with medicine, but with education, nutrition, and a mindset of "go out living"?Jonathan Brandt, a cancer survivor and widower who lost his late wife to cancer, went back to school with her while they were both in treatment — earning certificates in holistic nutrition, personal training, and holistic practice. Together, they found their calling: helping others take control of their health during the worst time of their lives.Join host Khudania Ajay (KAJ) as they explore what it means to be proactive in the face of disease, what cancer treatment …
When planning for TRS retirement, the goal is not just to look at the highest monthly benefit.
You also need to think about how your pension and Social Security decisions may affect your spouse, surviving spouse, former spouse, or widow/widower benefits.
Age difference, earnings history, divorce h…
When planning for TRS retirement, the goal is not just to look at the highest monthly benefit.
You also need to think about how your pension and Social Security decisions may affect your spouse, surv…
When planning for TRS retirement, the goal is not just to look at the highest monthly benefit.
You also need to think about how your pension and Social Security decisions may affect your spouse, surviving spouse, former spouse, or widow/widower benefits.
Age difference, earnings history, divorce history, survivor benefits, and when each person claims can all matter.
This clip is from a Money Matters/TRS retirement planning discussion on coordinating TRS and Social Security decisions.
For educational purposes only. Your situation may vary, so review your options carefully before making reti…
If you've ever questioned whether beauty can come from the worst moments of your life, Episode 428 of the Grief and Happiness podcast is for you. Widower and author Danny Lesslie shares how losing his wife Raffaella to Stage 4 cancer led him to write their co-authored memoir Thank You, Cancer — an…
If you've ever questioned whether beauty can come from the worst moments of your life, Episode 428 of the Grief and Happiness podcast is for you. Widower and author Danny Lesslie shares how losing his…
If you've ever questioned whether beauty can come from the worst moments of your life, Episode 428 of the Grief and Happiness podcast is for you. Widower and author Danny Lesslie shares how losing his wife Raffaella to Stage 4 cancer led him to write their co-authored memoir Thank You, Cancer — and what he discovered in her unedited journals after she was gone. He also opens up about the miraculous "Jesus moments" that carried his family through the unimaginable, and what moving forward — not moving on — can actually look like.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(00:53) Danny's story — Raf…
If you've ever wondered how love could deepen in the face of the unthinkable, episode 424 of Grief and Happiness is for you. David Marsden shares the remarkable story of his late-in-life relationship with journalist Alicia Shepard — a partnership that survived two stage 4 cancer diagnoses and a ro…
If you've ever wondered how love could deepen in the face of the unthinkable, episode 424 of Grief and Happiness is for you. David Marsden shares the remarkable story of his late-in-life relationship …
If you've ever wondered how love could deepen in the face of the unthinkable, episode 424 of Grief and Happiness is for you. David Marsden shares the remarkable story of his late-in-life relationship with journalist Alicia Shepard — a partnership that survived two stage 4 cancer diagnoses and a role reversal between patient and caregiver that brought them closer than ever. Through loss, David reveals how asking for help and finding gratitude in the smallest moments can transform even the hardest chapters into something profoundly beautiful.In This Episode, You Will Learn:(01:00) David's stag…
EP 34 - To Venus and Back, Part 3 of 3 – Last Orbits Around Venus: Dakota, Christine, and Moving OnIn the final part of our series with Turner Grant, we jump into his “last orbits” around Venus: the intense long-distance Paris connection with Dakota, the secretive New York encounters with Chri…
EP 34 - To Venus and Back, Part 3 of 3 – Last Orbits Around Venus: Dakota, Christine, and Moving OnIn the final part of our series with Turner Grant, we jump into his “last orbits” around Venus:…
EP 34 - To Venus and Back, Part 3 of 3 – Last Orbits Around Venus: Dakota, Christine, and Moving OnIn the final part of our series with Turner Grant, we jump into his “last orbits” around Venus: the intense long-distance Paris connection with Dakota, the secretive New York encounters with Christine, and the slow realization that online dating had turned into a treadmill to nowhere.Turner shares how fantasy and reality collided, what it felt like to be someone’s “Finch” from Out of Africa, and why a simple airport sign cut deeper than any bad date. We also dig into the mystery, stat…
In Part 2, we leave the “organic” dates behind and dive into Turner’s first years of online dating. That means profiles, one-and-done coffee meetups, and learning about the stereotypical Three-Date Rule.Turner and I talk through the patterns he began to see: the job-interview dates, the “Dad…
In Part 2, we leave the “organic” dates behind and dive into Turner’s first years of online dating. That means profiles, one-and-done coffee meetups, and learning about the stereotypical Three-D…
In Part 2, we leave the “organic” dates behind and dive into Turner’s first years of online dating. That means profiles, one-and-done coffee meetups, and learning about the stereotypical Three-Date Rule.Turner and I talk through the patterns he began to see: the job-interview dates, the “Daddy interview,” the woman whose dogs were better than any man, and how all of that slowly pushed him to a clearer filter for who was really a fit.From there, we step into his first year-long relationship in midlife — what drew him in, why it felt promising, and how he realized he didn’t want to…
In the first of three conversations with Turner Grant, author of To Venus and Back: One Man’s Quest to Rediscover Love, we start where midlife dating really begins for so many people: after loss, reflection, healing, and a new start in the search for love.Turner shares the story of losing his wife…
In the first of three conversations with Turner Grant, author of To Venus and Back: One Man’s Quest to Rediscover Love, we start where midlife dating really begins for so many people: after loss, re…
In the first of three conversations with Turner Grant, author of To Venus and Back: One Man’s Quest to Rediscover Love, we start where midlife dating really begins for so many people: after loss, reflection, healing, and a new start in the search for love.Turner shares the story of losing his wife suddenly at 53, raising twin sons (including one with disabilities), and being pushed back into life by a blunt but loving comment from his mother-in-law. From there, we walk into his “Rookie Year” of dating — starting organically the old-fashioned way at a gala invite, awkward first kisses, …
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the disappeared of a widower, who recently lost his wife.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 1, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patre…
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the disappeared of a widower, who recently lost his wife.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 1, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack We…
Todays Mystery: Joe Friday and Ben Romero investigate the disappeared of a widower, who recently lost his wife.Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 1, 1951Originating from HollywoodStarred: Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday, Barton Yarborough as Sergeant Ben RomeroSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Neil, Patreon supporter since September 2016Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive…
One of my favorite moments came during a group discussion
with some of our members in their late seventies and early eighties. We were
talking about age, identity, and what it means to be a senior, when one woman
shared something that has stuck with me ever since.
“When I was younger, I was fai…
One of my favorite moments came during a group discussion
with some of our members in their late seventies and early eighties. We were
talking about age, identity, and what it means to be a senior, …
One of my favorite moments came during a group discussion
with some of our members in their late seventies and early eighties. We were
talking about age, identity, and what it means to be a senior, when one woman
shared something that has stuck with me ever since.
“When I was younger, I was fairly conservative,” she said.
“But as I grew older, I became a bit more adventurous. Now I’m going to keep on
adventuring until I can’t do it anymore. Life is exciting, and I enjoy it more
every day.”
Her words carried so much wisdom. They shattered the
stereotype that aging means retreati…
The Positive Aging Community recently hosted an engaging webinar featuring ElderLink, a collaborative program supported by Inova and Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, that is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) to deepen empathy and improve support for older adults and their caregivers.
Lauren E…
The Positive Aging Community recently hosted an engaging webinar featuring ElderLink, a collaborative program supported by Inova and Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, that is pioneering the use of virtual…
The Positive Aging Community recently hosted an engaging webinar featuring ElderLink, a collaborative program supported by Inova and Fairfax Area Agency on Aging, that is pioneering the use of virtual reality (VR) to deepen empathy and improve support for older adults and their caregivers.
Lauren Elcesser, LCSW, Director, ElderLink
Kristin Martin, Manager of Case Management
Deme Warner, Social Worker Case Manager
ElderLink, which has served Fairfax County since 1990, provides a broad range of services including affordable case management, caregiver consultations, support groups, wellness work…
Khudania Ajay
June 2, 2026
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