As we age, so many things weigh on our minds. Concerns lie with family, friends, church, volunteering, and more. Right now, we have the added worry of a pandemic and political unrest in an election year. With all these issues … Read More
2020 hasn't exactly gone the way we envisioned. (Get it? 2020 vision? Couldn't resist.) So much has happened, particularly with the Coronavirus, that we didn't expect. Unfortunately, this has meant missing out on other things. While most people can relate … Read More
How many times, as young adults, did we joke with a friend about hanging out until we were old? I know I've done that with a friend... if her husband and mine both go before we do, we'll move in … Read More
It feels like this whole shelter-in-place thing has lasted forever, doesn't it? Students have now been out of school for the equivalent of an entire summer break. Here in central Virginia, summer has not actually even started! In fact, kids … Read More
Here in Virginia, we've been at home for well over a month. The last day of school for most schools was March 12 or 13, and students will not go back this year. In addition to the health and logistical … Read More
You can't go anywhere right now without hearing about the current COVID-19 pandemic, caused by the novel coronavirus. Really, you can't go anywhere. At all. Now that the governor has issued a stay at home order through June 10, we … Read More
What do you think of when someone talks about being present? You may picture a box with a bow on it, but that's not the kind of present we mean. This kind of present means being in the moment... really … Read More
As we mark the beginning of 2020, we thought it would be fun to compare the first 20 years of the 20th century to the first 20 years of this one. Enjoy as we take a look! A lot has … Read More
During retirement, it’s easily to become isolated. You don’t have the structure of a job and as many reasons for leaving the house. In fact, a recent University of North Carolina study found that 43 percent of seniors surveyed felt … Read More
The senior population in the United States is growing. Today, there are more than 46 million older adults age 65 and older in the U.S. By 2050, that number is expected to grow to almost 90 million. At the same … Read More
