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Wear Your Best Suit for the Holidays

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This Thanksgiving, Let’s Set the Table with . . .  Snow Globes and Bobbleheads?

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Baby Boomers—Four Steps to Prepare for the Realities of Our Future

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“OK, Boomer” – Myths About Creativity and Age

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How Can Your City Combat Loneliness Among Seniors and Baby Boomers?

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Living Every Day as Your Best Self

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What It Takes to Overcome Addiction and Take Your Life Back

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An Excerpt From: Estrellas: Moments of Illumination Along El Camino de Santiago

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Re-discovering Purpose After Loss

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My American Dream: A Journey from Fascism to Freedom

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The Power of Growing Older: An excerpt from the memoir Daylight Saving Time

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So Far, So Good

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The Art of Gracious Aging: Finding Fulfillment and Purpose in Later Life

The Healing Power of Hobbies: How Pursuing Passions Enhances Health in Older Adults


As we journey through life, it&#39;s important to recognize the significance of activities that bring us joy, fulfillment, and a sense of purpose. Hobbies are not just pastimes; they are powerful tools that can positively impact our physical, mental, and emotional well-being, especially as we age. Engaging in hobbies tailored to our interests can contribute significantly to maintaining a vibrant and healthy lifestyle. Let&#39;s explore how hobbies can have a transformative effect on the health of older adults.

Winter Resilience: A Guide for Older Adults to Overcome Seasonal Blues


Navigating the Winter Blues


As the days grow shorter and the temperature drops, many individuals, especially older adults, find themselves grappling with a common foe - the winter blues. Older adults, in particular, may be more susceptible to this condition, as factors like isolation, reduced sunlight exposure, and health concerns can exacerbate feelings of sadness and lethargy. 
Understanding the Winter Blues:


	
	Impact of Reduced Sunlight: One of the primary factors contributing to the winter blues is the decreased exposure to sunlight. Sunlight plays a crucial role in regulating mood and sleep patterns by influencing the production of serotonin and melatonin.

The Pickle Bucket


&ldquo;He is rich or poor according to what he is, not what he has.&rdquo;

&mdash; Henry Ward Beecher

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The following is the first essay in Jane&#39;s career memoir, Worthy: From Cornfields to Corner Office of Microsoft. 
Highlights from the first 18 years of my life fit into a 5-gallon bucket. Mine was white and originally stored pickles at Mac&rsquo;s Caf&eacute; until mom got ahold of it and scribbled JANE in bold magic marker across its white belly, making it mine. 
Yet to this day when I smell pickles, I think of home and of Snorty, my stuffed hippopotamus and best friend into whose snout I whispered all my little girl hopes and fears.

Finding the Fit—Creating a Vision


Finding the FitâCreating a VisionÂ 


This excerpt is from Marni Jameson&rsquo;s new book, &ldquo;Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow.&rdquo; Reprinted with permission from Health Communications, Inc. You no longer need to live close to their schools or your work. Moving means upheaval at every level&mdash;financial, emotional, social, psychological. Whether you are moving to a house that is smaller, similar in size, or larger but that offers more of what you want, you will still be closing a chapter of your life, which feels like loss.&nbsp;

And this is why many older adults remain tethered to homes that no longer suit them, maintaining more house than they need, using time, energy, and resources that they could spend on pursuits they enjoy more.

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