How to Help Senior Loved Ones with Finances in Retirement

Posted on April 30th, 2021 by Lurene Reck

Finances. Budget. Banking. These words can bring a sense of doom regardless of your stage of life. When a person is retired, however, financial topics become even more challenging. Seniors often have fewer sources of income, and the aging brain … Read More

12 Absolutely Fun Ideas for Seniors at Your Virtual New Year's Eve Party

Posted on December 29th, 2020 by Lurene Reck

It goes without saying that 2020 was... interesting. Between the pandemic, civic upheaval, and political climate, we all feel worn out. While we understand that ringing in the new year won't automatically erase all these issues, we still anticipate 2021. … Read More

6 Positive Reasons Aging in Cohousing Can Be Valuable for Seniors

Posted on June 29th, 2020 by Lurene Reck

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

How to Deal with Pandemic: A Guide for Seniors (part 3)

Posted on June 1st, 2020 by Lurene Reck

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

How to Deal with Pandemic: A Guide for Seniors (Part 2)

Posted on April 30th, 2020 by Lurene Reck

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

How to Deal With Pandemic: A Guide for Seniors (Part 1)

Posted on March 31st, 2020 by Lurene Reck

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

Senior Cell Phone Addiction: The Importance of "Being Present"

Posted on February 28th, 2020 by Lurene Reck

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

What Can Seniors Do at National Parks?

Posted on November 4th, 2019 by Lurene Reck

As a senior, you have the time to travel and explore the world. You can visit new places and see amazing things. One overlooked area to explore is the country’s National Parks system. The National Park system was created in … Read More

4 Ways Seniors Can Be Prepared for Disaster

Posted on September 9th, 2019 by Lurene Reck

Disasters are reality in this day and age. According to recent data, the number of significant disasters, where at least 10 people were killed, has been rising steadily since the 1970s. For example, Hurricane Katrina in 2005 caused an estimated … Read More

How Does Heat Affect Your Aging Loved One?

Posted on July 27th, 2018 by Lurene Reck

Heat is the leading cause of weather-related death in the United States. Heat, especially when combined with humidity, is hard on the human body. A classic example is the 1995 heat wave in Chicago. Over 800 people died, many of … Read More

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