Personal Improvement

The pandemic has a silver lining: It's made us tougher. It helped us find new ways to cope with the major life disruptions it caused. This helps us to face the future more boldly, because now we know we can adapt. ...

Career and life are indeed a journey. Turning what you love into what you do is an ongoing process in both. The focus of this blog will now shift to examine how the RLT and the blog segments provide a playbook for navigating life itself.  ...

Grumpy old person. It's a stereotype that makes us uncomfortable for two reasons: it's both ageist and occasionally true. How's your attitude these days? See how you rate on the grump guide. ...

Have you noticed that the people most likely to generalize about older adults are younger adults who haven't spent much time with people over 50? We found an interesting story that debunks common myths about aging. (It's good news!) ...

When it comes to aging and its effect on our brains, one classic change is slowed processing speed. In general, processing speed starts to decline in our mid-20s and more so after our mid-40s. Despite this universal, normal, age-related change, there are still ways to purposefully engage our brains to train for speed. ...

Do you want more friends but don't know how to make more of them? Then you may want to check out Chat Pals, a telephone and video-based (Zoom) program that matches people with shared backgrounds, interests and experiences. ...

For most 90-somethings with osteoporosis, a series of broken bones, surgery, hospital stays and nursing home care would spell the beginning of the end. But my fiercely independent mother never even whispered, “It’s curtains for me now.” It has always been a matter of mind over matter for Mom. As my Dad used to always say (borrowing from Ben Franklin), “You can do anything you set your mind to.” ...

Worth Noting: Honoring veterans with free flights, marking Title IX’s 50th Anniversary, recognizing Broadview Heights team as Mind Challenge Champs (again), appreciating free grief support from The GriefCare Place for 25 Years, and stocking up for the unknown with Agewise Emergency Prep. ...