Social Media and Other Basics for the Not-So-Computer Savvy
Now, more than ever, you can be a part of your family and friends’ lives, even when you are apart. Social media and other platforms and apps make it easy to stay connected from your personal computer, laptop, phone or other devices. But because there...
5 Ways to Avoid Getting Scammed When Buying a Car
A couple I know bought a car without asking for help. That was a mistake. After decades of buying cars, they thought they knew how to avoid getting scammed. But now that they are in their 80s, their negotiating skills aren’t what they used to...
Beating the Winter Blues in the River Region: A Guide to Staying Active, Social and Joyful
Winter in Alabama is mild compared to most of the country, but even in the River Region—Montgomery, Prattville, Wetumpka, and Pike Road—the shorter days, early sunsets, and cooler temperatures can take a toll. Many people 55 and older feel the shift more than they expect....
Living Well on Less
When Carla and Bill Simmons downsized from a large suburban home to a cozy two-bedroom condo, their friends expected them to feel deprived. Instead, they felt lighter — financially and emotionally. Without the big mortgage, endless rooms to clean, and constant home repairs, the couple...
Rediscovering Radiance: A Real Talk Guide to Anti-Aging for Women
You catch your reflection in a window, or under the bright bathroom light, and pause. “When did those lines get here?” you ask yourself. Or maybe you’ve noticed that your skin doesn’t bounce back as quickly as it used to, or that makeup doesn’t sit...
YouTube to the Rescue: The DIY Friend in Your Pocket
You’ve been there. The faucet starts dripping. The Wi-Fi is acting up again. Or your phone suddenly refuses to send pictures. Your first thought? Maybe call your son. Or text your neighbor. Or drive to the AT&T store and wait for someone to explain things....
Food For Longevity
In the seaside town of Ikaria, Greece — a place where people routinely live into their 90s and 100s — it’s common to see neighbors chatting over fresh bread, beans simmering on the stove, and vegetables picked that morning from the garden. They aren’t following...
From Bucket List to Booked!
For years, Tom and Linda talked about taking a river cruise through Europe. They’d watch travel shows, collect brochures, and even bookmark itineraries online. But between work, caring for aging parents, and the everyday busyness of life, “someday” never seemed to arrive. Then last September,...
The Joy of Saying NO
On a recent Tuesday, Martha Reynolds sat staring at her calendar. It was barely the second week of September, and already every square was jammed — book club on Monday, a neighbor’s luncheon on Wednesday, babysitting the grandkids on Friday, volunteering at church Saturday morning....
Finding Your Encore Career
You see them everywhere. In supermarkets, in big-box hardware stores, at ballparks. They are the once-retired who have returned to work. Some work from home as consultants or have found employment as insurance salespeople, proofreaders or financial managers. At the top are executives who believed...