Alexa can help you age in place
7 min readAmazon’s Echo smart speaker, which people usually call by its voice’s name, Alexa, helps you accomplish more things with less effort. Stuff you did previously
October 20, 2018
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7 min readAmazon’s Echo smart speaker, which people usually call by its voice’s name, Alexa, helps you accomplish more things with less effort. Stuff you did previously
5 min readIn honor of World Alzheimer’s Day, I’m publishing a list of my favorite books and movies about dementia. They offer realistic as well as hopeful insights for this challenging disease.
7 min readPeople with dementia often express the desire to go home. Increase your understanding of dementia and pleas to go home so you can respond better.
10 min readRetirement income planning for women is tricky. On average we earn and save less than men, yet we live longer. Learn to maximize your retirement income.
9 min read12 tips to combat midlife loneliness. Most tips suggested by experts fall into one of 3 categories: Go in, Go out, or Keep Going. Get 4 tips for each group.
6 min readMidlife loneliness affects over 40% of people in the US. Learn about what causes loneliness, why it matters and how to spot it in yourself or a loved one.
6 min readEnvy spirals down into self-pity, isolation and doubt. But you can break the cycle of envy in your own life. Try these practices and absorb this wisdom.
6 min readMidlife transitions sometimes feel like they’re all losses. But midlife also brings gains. I reflect on losses and gains after my youngest child’s wedding.
7 min readHow can you decide if the emerging trend of retiring abroad is right for you? Use these resources to help you decide. And check out leading authorities’ lists of top retirement destinations.
9 min readBetween 2010 and 2015, the number of Americans retiring overseas increased 17%. Lower expenses, better weather and a desire for adventure have enticed people to live abroad. But moving away from your home country is a major life decision. Is it right for you?
6 min readKnitting isn’t just something your grandmother did. People in this next chapter of life are rediscovering needle crafts and reaping real health benefits of knitting — from better mood and lower stress to sharper memory and eased chronic pain.
5 min readA key element in crafting an affordable retirement is where you choose to live. But there are lots more factors you should consider when choosing a location for life’s next chapter
Take this 45-second quiz to see how ready your home is to support you as you grow older!