Embracing Independence The number of Baby Boomers living alone in the United States has reached an unprecedented high, with nearly 38 million adults living solo—a trend experts anticipate will continue to rise sharply in the coming years. Various factors, including evolving attitudes toward marriage and women's
The Power of Storytelling for Spiritual Seniors Preserving family stories is a deeply personal way to enrich family history by sharing life experiences and values. Unlike genealogy services like Ancestry.com or 23andMe, which focus on tracing family lineage through DNA testing and historical records, preserving family
For many seniors, coping with chronic illness isn't solely about managing symptoms or sticking to treatment plans. It also raises profound questions about purpose, resilience, and the looming specter of "Memento mori," the Latin phrase that translates literally as "Remember you must die." Mercifully, when
According to recent surveys 59% of Baby Boomers rely on Social Security for retirement. 45% have no retirement savings. 44% carry heavy debt. 30% postpone retirement plans to age 70 or later. To retire or not retire may not be the right question. How we
Keirō no Hi: Celebrating Longevity and Wisdom in Japan Each year, Japan celebrates Keirō no Hi, or Respect for the Aged Day, on the third Monday of September. This national holiday honors the contributions and longevity of the nation's elderly and holds a unique place in
Older adults have a stronger sense of emotional resilience, especially when dealing with stress and setbacks. Maintaining this strength contributes to greater life satisfaction and overall well-being. Laura Carstensen, a psychologist and director of the Stanford Center on Longevity, explains why older people are happier,
TM Benefits, Techniques, and How to Get Started Introduction Transcendental Meditation (TM) has become a widely practiced technique for promoting mental and physical well-being. Introduced to the West by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1950s, TM is a simple, mantra-based meditation that requires only 20 minutes of
Mindful Aging Through Meditation In recent decades, meditation has moved from the realm of mystics and monks to a mainstream activity. Researchers at Harvard, UCLA, and Johns Hopkins have presented compelling evidence that meditation has far-reaching benefits, including improved physical health, mental focus, and emotional well-being.
Insights from the U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation (Part 3) This article, informed by The U.S. Surgeon General’s Advisory on Our Epidemic of Loneliness and Isolation, examines the importance of social connection for senior communities. The evidence supports the asertion
Emotional and Health Benefits of Being Kind In an unfeeling world of winners and losers, the quiet power of kindness for seniors may seem like a quaint, old-fashioned notion. Yet, a simple act of kindness can be the most powerful way to improve the lives of