SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING - Flipping the script on ageism

Ageism is manifested in a wide range of phenomena, both on individual and institutional levels—stereotypes and myths, outright disdain and dislike, or simply subtle avoidance of contact; discriminatory practices in housing, employment and services of all kinds; epithets, cartoons and jokes.

Hiraeth

HIRAETH (PRONOUNCED HEERAEE) IS A GLORIOUS WELSH TERM that can be loosely translated into English as “longing.” Yet its true meaning has a great deal more nuance to it than simple longing.

A WALK IN THE PARK - Historic Santa Fe

LAST MONTH, I mentioned that Shirley and I visited Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico as a modest detour on our way from Santa Fe to Southern Colorado. Generally speaking, as RVers we are not urban tourists, but some cities are easier to navigate than others.

When is the right time to choose assisted living?

EVERY LIFE JOURNEY IS UNIQUE.Even as we age, we continue to follow distinct paths and advance through the aging process in very different ways.

Nobody’s Perfect - Hearing loss can be isolating

HEARING LOSS CAN KEEP YOU FROM totally enjoying a concert, family gathering, TV show, or festive holiday meal.

SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING - Our power, our planet

Once we lose our humility, and become enthralled with the possibility oflimitless mastery over everything, we inevitably end up harming societyand the environment.+ Pope Francis, On Care for Our Common Home, 2015 Our partner (Mother Earth) is a flower.

Social Security Fairness Act: what you need to know!

THE SOCIAL SECURITY FAIRNESS ACT REPRESENTS one of the most significant potential reforms to retirement benefits for certain public sector employees in decades.

Are you an “old soul”?

Are you a curious, wise, or allaround calm person? You just might be an old soul. Whether you have been called it before, or always had a feeling you were, what does being an old soul really mean?It is likely you will know an old soul when you meet one.

What’s so great about a rollover?

CHANGING JOBS CAN BE a tumultuous experience. Even under the best of circumstances, making a career move requires a series of tough decisions, not the least of which is what to do with the funds in your old employer-sponsored retirement plan.