Transitions are a natural part of life. We plan for many of them with excitement—welcoming a new baby, preparing for school, building a career, and looking ahead to retirement. Yet as a society, we often avoid planning for one of the most predictable transitions of all: changes in our health and independence as we age.
In a world brimming with noise, chaos, and an ever-changing landscape of success and achievement, finding a deep sense of purpose and meaning can sometimes feel elusive...
For the past month, we have been writing on the theme of Purpose and Meaning as we approach our annual Abundant Aging Symposium, Meaning, Purpose, and Redefining..
To psychologists, purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world. More simply,..
I was born in 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of four children. My dad worked in the complicated world of labor relations which contained elements of danger and..
A few years back, I fell completely and hopelessly in love with my bicycle. I even named it Baby Blue. Baby Blue and I would ride every day; my favorite route was riding..
Retirement and aging are doorways to abundant opportunities.
You know buzz words are important when you see them raised over and over in a variety of places. When it comes to things that are important to a person’s health,..
Journaling your summer memories allows you to preserve the past and capture the essence of those precious memories and experiences forever. By writing down your..
Think back. In what season are your favorite memories with your best friends? I’ve asked a number of people and summer seems to be the most common answer.