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  These 10 facts about getting older may put a smile on your face and have you thinking about planning for retirement and beyond. Although aging is a natural part of life, little consideration is given to aging until the body begins to experience aches and pains. If you live in a youth-focused...

We often think of caregivers as individuals providing direct care to another person.  Yet there are many caregivers with careers that support us in our daily life - which we do not readily recognize as caregivers.  In many cases, caregivers are thrown into this role unexpectedly. At times the...

Historically women have been considered the primary caregivers for family members and loved ones, while men have been considered the primary financial provider.  Times are changing and both traditional male and female roles are shifting to accommodate the needs of the family.  How can women f...

  By Pamela D Wilson MS, BS/BA, CSA, NCG After retirement, without a clear reason or motivation to get out of bed each day, older adults may lose interest in life and seek tips to make life meaningful. Days can lose meaning and older adults become depressed, anxious, and may entertain the idea...

Climbing the Highest Mountain - Interview with Lydia Bradey, Mountaineer (podcast 11:22 playing time) Press play below to listen to the podcast. ...

When You Want What You Want - Interview with Dr. Norbert Schwarz, Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan (podcast 9:23 playing time) Press play below to listen to podcast. ...

Life becomes so busy you wonder where time goes.  The holidays become a time to show loved ones you care, but what about the rest of the year?  So often we become so busy we miss taking time to stop and think about everyone and everything important to us.  The Caring Generation aired a speci...