My Immigration Story
By Anke Longest Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought about living on a farm in Virginia, owning cattle and horses! One never knows what the future holds. I was born in
The Pros & Cons of 55+ Active Adult Communities
As you are exploring your senior living options, you may have looked at what is referred to as an “active adult community.” These are 55 and over “age-restricted” or “age-qualified” communities, typically meaning that
Why the New Year Is the Perfect Time to Reimagine Your Retirement Lifestyle
The new year often inspires reflection and renewal; it’s a chance to make New Year’s resolutions or intentions, embrace change, and create a plan for the life you truly want. For older adults, the
What Is It?
By Harriet Dawson It doesn’t look so great. In fact, it looks rather bland. But ask those who circle it on their menus, and “Chicken Fried Steak” is one of their favorite meals! WHY?
My Mom’s Take on Aging
By Susan Read In 1991, when I received a copy of this article written by my mom for an English-language publication in Mexico, I was in my mid-50s and aging was not on my
From Chaos to Clarity: Predictability Makes the Senior Living Decision Journey Easier
As we get older, one of the greatest gifts we can offer ourselves is predictability. We’re not talking about a rigid schedule or a life without spontaneity, but rather a sense of structure that
Drunks and Horse Thieves
By Bob Woods Around 2005 I started my family research on Ancestry.com. The show “Roots” popularized the process and has given us some insight into what you may find in your search. In my
What Is AI… and Why Does It Matter for Older Adults?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is writing a lot of headlines lately … literally! Whether it’s a story about AI taking over the world or a report about the AI bubble’s impending rupture, it seems like
Dean Loudy: the Voice of the Northern Neck
By Harriet Dawson When Bill Stern, a radio sportscaster from Chicago came over the airways in the 1940s, a young boy was listening to his every word and dreamed of being him. “I thought
ADLs vs. IADLs Part 3: What Are Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)?
In this blog series, we will examine the differences between activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs), and what happens when they become difficult for a person. In part