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People's attitudes and outlooks about “getting older” really makes a difference in life quality as they age, even when they have significant challenges. Our culture tends to dread aging and talk negatively about it. We are setting the stage for a “difficult old age” if we continue to repeat this to ourselves. We can change our attitude today simply by accepting and looking forward to living a long life the best that we possibly can! ...

Our educator’s toolkit is a great way to introduce our many programs to a new audience and show them that our programs help people other than retirees. Understanding how Social Security helps wounded warriors, survivors, children, and adults with disabilities can teach students to have greater empathy, provide a path to inspired learning, and increase awareness of programs that can provide financial security. ...

For older adults, it is crucial to keep a healthy weight to avoid diseases and conditions as a consequence of aging. Through a personalized diet, sufficient fiber and protein intake, and eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, you can maintain your health as a senior. ...

The autumnal equinox signifies the official end of summer and the beginning of the “time of winding down.” There are a couple of practices that are especially well-suited to this time of year and outSPOKEn Cyclist blogger Diane Jenks highly recommends yoga.   ...

Student loan debt is not just holding back young adults. It’s increasingly an issue for older people, sending many of them into default and threatening retirement plans for some. In fact, people aged 60 and older are the fastest growing age segment of the student loan market, according to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. ...

Knowing when to apply for Medicare is very important! You must apply during your limited initial enrollment period.  If you’re eligible for Medicare at age 65, your initial enrollment period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after that date. If you miss your initial enrollment period, you may have to pay a higher monthly premium. The good news is, you can apply online. ...

I can’t remember the last time I slept through the night, but I do remember the places I didn’t sleep this year. My bed-hopping is the result of pent-up, post-pandemic rambling: long weekends out of town, invitations from friends and a family health scare. The more I thought about it, the more I realized that it’s a good way to assess a year. If you were mostly in your own bed, that’s a good year.  If you found yourself sleeping somewhere outside of your comfort zone, or just in odd places, then you’ve got a story.  ...

From public servant to actor, Peter Lawson Jones has been taking center stage for most of his adult life. He's enjoying life in front of the camera and using his theater experience to venture into a new arena: playwriting. ...