The Harvard Health Letter defines purpose in life as our reason to get up in the morning, our reason to engage in healthy behaviors. It is the reason some people perceive stressors as less difficult. Things that contribute to our sense of purpose can be as simple as a hobby, or as complicated as participating […]
Life is a series of successive stages or milestones, and moving from one to another can sometimes be difficult or it can be desirable. These are new chapters. In this article, we see a description of steps that are recommended to successfully transition from one chapter to another. A new chapter here may refer to […]
There are surprising facts about remarriage in older adults. It is on the rise for those in the U.S. ages 55 and over, and occurs more frequently with advancing years. According to the Pew Research Center, in 2013, two-thirds or 67% of previously married adults had remarried, while in 1960, less than 55% of those […]
Navigating the Holidays with Ease: A Comprehensive Guide for Traveling with Limited Mobility Brought to you by Wise Blue Yonder | 2023 The holiday season is a time for family gatherings, festive celebrations, and often, travel. For individuals with limited mobility or difficulty walking, the prospect of navigating from a place that is […]
There is beauty in being open to a new, positive future. I can create a new definition of myself, as I want it to be. I am not stuck with how I defined myself yesterday. Our self-definition is a mental construction, and like any construction, it can be remodeled. There is the story of Steve […]
Here is one perspective to digging deep and finding new dimensions to our self that we never saw before. The famous Renaissance architect, painter, and sculptor, Michelangelo Buonarroti, was highly esteemed for his statues. They were created from blocks of marble and granite. He has been described as one of the greatest artists of all time. In […]
When involved with an individual who is struggling to cope with a personal challenge or problem behavior, a helpful technique may be Motivational Interviewing (MI). MI is a specific approach to helping others create a change in their thinking or behavior. Important considerations in the MI approach are that change is internally directed by the […]
How we cope with stress is a function of our physical and emotional well-being. Stress is a physical and psychological reaction to a perceived threat in our environment, whether real or imaginary, positive or negative. Coping with stress can be a major challenge. Physical reactions to a stressor include rapid heartbeat, sweating, and dryness of […]
For older adults, there are many occasions when a major physical or personal event takes a huge toll on the person’s outlook and potential recovery. The recovery may mean a return to normal, that is, to how things were before the event. On many occasions, however, it may mean creating a new normal. The person […]
Are you worried about having to rely on Social Security or Medicare in the future? If so, there are ways to ensure you don’t have to. Building financial health is essential for a secure retirement and independence from government programs. Here, the Living to 100 Club shares some tips you can follow to make sure […]
