The rise of ‘soft hiking’, where no pain IS gain
We’ve all seen the images: A rugged hiker standing atop a jagged peak, sweat-drenched and triumphant, looking like they just finished filming a high-budget energy drink commercial. This image does…
Parenting in the AI age: Challenges grow with each tech advance
Part 1 of a two-part series on the challenges of screentime; return for part 2 tomorrow about screentime for older adults We’re well into the 21st century, and the parenting…
How to Navigate Your Medicare Options for Retirement
If you’ve been focused on figuring out your private health insurance options during your working years, you probably haven’t thought much about Medicare and how it works. But as the…
Brain Fog After 50? What’s Normal and What’s Not
You’ve likely experienced it: a day when your mind just feels a bit slow — finding the right words takes effort, processing feels sluggish, and recalling information takes longer than…
What’s so compelling about older fighters pummeling each other?
I am geeking out over the long-anticipated fight between Ronda Rousey (age 39) and Gina Carano (43), which will stream live on Netflix on May 16th. It’s a superfight that’s…
She handwrote a letter to all 580 of her Facebook friends. Here’s why
In a world built on scrolling and typing on a computer or phone, Amy Weinland Daughters did something radical. She picked up a pen. What began as a single handwritten…
New study: 25% of older Americans prefer doing activities solo, other insights on social connections
Family connections and familiar digital platforms remain central to how older Americans maintain their social lives, according to recent CivicScience data examining local social circles and the ways people use…
Today is National Napping Day: How sleep changes as we age & expert tips to rest better
Today is National Napping Day, so after your afternoon snooze, learn a bit about how sleep changes as we age. When you were younger, you might have thought older adults…
Traveling in Your 50s: Should You Go Now or Wait?
They say travel is good for the soul. It’s important to escape your hometown, experience new things, and take time away from everyday life. But when you’re deep in the…
15 surefire ways to kill boredom in retirement
Many people transitioning out of full-time work face “retirement boredom.” After leaving the 9-to-5 life, it can be hard to figure out how to fill all that new free time.…