A Guide for Families As our loved one’s age, navigating the complexities of their health and well-being can become increasingly challenging. From managing chronic conditions to ensuring they receive the best possible care; families often find themselves in need of guidance and support. This is where a care manager can make a significant difference. Key […]

Your Aging Advisor Can Help As our loved one’s age, family dynamics can become more complex. Balancing the needs and preferences of aging family members with those of other family members often requires careful navigation and support. An Aging Advisor can play a crucial role in facilitating this process, ensuring that everyone’s needs are met […]

Key Aspects of Aging in Place Aging in place refers to the ability of older adults to live in their own homes and communities safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level. This concept emphasizes maintaining one’s quality of life and independence while staying in familiar surroundings. Key Aspects of Aging in […]

Sex and the City In 1998, the world met four extraordinary women: Carrie Bradshaw , Samantha Jones , Miranda Hobbes , and Charlotte York . These fictional icons, brought to life by Candace Bushnell, transcended the screen, becoming more than characters—they became our confidantes, our muses, and our friends.  For me, the ‘90s were a […]

A Love Letter to Pablo Once upon a time, in the autumn of life, I found myself standing at the crossroads of love. Divorced twice, I carried the weight of past heartaches and the wisdom of years gone by. But at 50, something shifted within me. I was ready to embrace love once more, not […]

As the years pass, our perception of life evolves. The mundane routines of youth give way to deeper contemplation. We find ourselves pondering what truly ignites our spirit, what keeps our hearts beating with purpose. Let’s dive into the essence of feeling alive as we age, celebrating the moments that defy time and enrich our […]

It was 1983 and I was smoking a cigarette and pounding beers with my friends while I perused the want ads looking for my future. At nineteen my life was a blank slate and anything was possible. My future was unclear but I knew I didn’t want to be a career waitress like Donna, my […]

My husband had been planning his retirement for about a year. After thirty-three years of successfully climbing the corporate ladder he was carefully planning his exit. His last assignment moved us to Cape Girardeau, MO and it nearly killed both of us. Me from the sheer desperation of small time life and him because the […]

Psycho pal for life! One of the greatest things about being a woman is friendships. Not just acquaintances but deep, intense and personal relationships with women who often know you better than yourself. Those women who hold you up, put you in your place, and make you belly laugh so hard that your sides hurt […]

I was never the type of woman who longed for children, and I never understood the incredible lengths some women go to just to have their own child. It’s admirable but it was never my path. To be honest, I never really thought about children because I was way too busy surviving. Working, scraping, and […]