And why less attention can be a good thing — Are seniors invisible? Really? I shake my head at the oxymoronic nature of that premise. Seniors (65+) in the U.S. represent nearly 17% of the population. That’s 56 million people. It is a group growing by an estimated 3.2% per year. How can a population of that size be considered…

Even if you’re not a ‘cruise person’ — Let’s cut to the chase: The only way to truly experience coastal Alaska, that 500-mile strip known as the Inside Passage, is on a small ship. A ship with fewer than 200 passengers (ideally with fewer than 100) will afford a close-up and personal look at the majestic scenery of…

The app that brought us “Together” — One of the joys of aging is forging meaningful relationships across generations. In many ways, it’s the reward for the patience and commitment required of parenting. It’s frustrating when miles, time zones, oceans — or pandemics — separate us and this special, fleeting time for young and old. The myriad…

It’s a Goldilocks question: Big, Medium, or Small boat? Maybe you would rather walk to Alaska than cruise to Alaska. The whole idea of the million visitors expected to descend on Alaska during the 2023 season, with over half embarking on cruise ships, is enough to turn you away. However…

Tour companies don’t tell you everything — This is a big one on the bucket list. A hut-to-hut hike in Iceland takes some thoughtful prep and packing. It’s a rugged landscape, not your typical plug-and-play walk in the woods. Even with a knowledgeable local guide, and a sherpa service to advance the “big gear” to each hut…

It rests in our improved emotional states — Unlike taxes, there are no workarounds to aging. But we can attempt to age well; that is lightning in a bottle. The antidote to aging, a long-sought (and reputedly found) elixir of eternal youth, pops up throughout written history. The Greeks wrote of restorative fountains in the fifth century BC…

My adult sons don’t need a home, they need me. — The family home is often nothing more than a construct, an idea. A place of comfort and welcome. It exists in our psyches as a metaphor for being safe, non-judgmental, warm, and welcoming. It is the place, to paraphrase the popular 80s theme song of Cheers, “where everybody knows your…

Your well-being likely depends on it — Let’s face it — our energy meter drops like a rock as we age. It’s frustrating to reckon with our diminished energy reserves and their cascading effect on our goals, sense of purpose, and even meaning in life. We can’t change the aging process, but we can ward off aging’s…

Martha Stewart has given me hope for a new career. — I was thrilled to see that Martha Stewart, the iconic style maker whose namesake brand encouraged — if not directed — a generation of women to aspire to “quiet luxury” before it was a thing, has once again broken new ground. At 81, Martha Stewart is gracing the cover of…