Finding Purpose and Community as a Childfree Elder
Margaret turned seventy-four on a Tuesday in March, and for the first time in her life, the day passed without […]
Childfree Lifestyle
Food, Fitness & Wellness
Strength Training for Women Over 65: Start Here
Dorothy was sixty-eight years old when she first noticed she could no longer lift her twelve-pound bag of dog food
Legal & End-of-Life Plans
Power of Attorney: What It Means and Why You Need It
Eleanor had always prided herself on being organized and self-sufficient. At eighty-one, she still managed her own investments, paid her
Housing Options
What to Look for When Choosing an Assisted Living Facility
Marion had lived in her modest ranch house for forty-three years, raised her daughter there, and buried two beloved cats
Financial Planning
Understanding Social Security Benefits as a Single Senior
Harold retired at sixty-two after thirty-eight years working as a municipal electrician. His pension was modest, his savings had been
Care & Emergency Prep
Emergency Contact System for Seniors Living Alone: A Template
Living alone means you’re your own first responder Most people have someone who’d notice if they went quiet. When you
Medication Safety & Guidance
Managing Multiple Medications: A Daily System That Works
Frank opens his kitchen cabinet every morning and stares at seven prescription bottles arranged in no particular order. At seventy-four,
Medical Care & Doctor Visits
Questions Every Senior Should Ask Their Doctor
Dorothy had been seeing the same doctor for twelve years, and in all that time, she rarely asked a question.
Medication Safety & Guidance
I Tested 6 Medication Reminder Apps Living Alone — Here Is What Actually Works
I take six medications daily. Two in the morning, one with lunch, two at dinner, and one before bed. I have been on this regimen for about three years now, managing my blood pressure, thyroid, cholesterol, and a vitamin D…
Food, Fitness & Wellness
How I Save $400 a Month on Groceries Eating Healthy at 65 — My Complete System
I did not set out to write about my grocery budget. I set out to figure out why I was broke three weeks into every month even though my retirement income was perfectly adequate on paper. After three months of…