Studies continue to point out the epidemic of loneliness after the pandemic. Reasons include the increased use of technology and social media, working Read More
Are You Ruining Retirement And Birthday Celebrations?
When the movie “About Schmidt” came out in 2002, our neighbor Gene told us we must go see it. Gene happened to be a Jack Nicholson impersonator, often Read More
Aging Spiritually From the Grassroots Up
Author Carol Orsborn at 76 has been a leading advocate of conscious aging since receiving her doctorate in life stage development at 50 from Read More
3 Tips From My Own “Man On The Inside” Of The Retirement Community
My husband and I enjoy the Netflix show, “Man on the Inside,” starring Ted Danson. Danson plays Charles, a retired professor of engineering who Read More
My Long and Winding Road to MEA and Beyond
* Chip’s Note: Jann is a very active member of our MEA alum community in Iowa. She’s a smart PhD and a great writer. Hope you enjoy today’s guest Read More
Lead, Don’t Manage
Many people follow celebrities. I follow leadership and management gurus. Our field lost a guru, Charles Handy, a true sage, in December 2024. Handy Read More
If You Are Retired, Think About Making An Ethical Will, Too
In workshops, I like to ask participants if they have a legal will—a written document that outlines how they want to distribute their financial Read More
Why Aging In Place May Not Be The Answer For Your Retirement
Many of us want to stay in our house for as long as we possibly can. But this may not be what we should do. Aging in place is defined as living in Read More
If You Are Retired, Is It Too Late To Leave A Legacy?
After working with terminally ill patients for years, Bronnie Ware often heard her patients express regrets as they reflected on their lives. So she Read More