Caregiving Series – Part 1 – Caring Costs

If you are feeling like the ham in the sandwich — you have company! Increasing numbers of men and women are trying to juggle work and child rearing while simultaneously caring for their aging parents. It is called the ‘Sandwich Generation,’ and membership in...

How Old Are You REALLY?

I am celebrating a birthday this month. Often, when people know that, the braver souls venture forth and ask me “how old will you be?” Before answering that question, though, I should really consider ‘which’ age I should share. We have different ages. We have our...

Bet You Are Part of the Longevity Economy!

You’ve probably heard the joke before: “The good news is we are living longer… The bad news is we are living longer.” Within the last century, our life expectancy has increased by 30 years! It is called the ‘Longevity Bonus’ and this has never happened before in our...

The Gift of You

Socks, ties, perfume, and the latest kitchen gadget. Typical gifts that come to mind when thinking about what to buy for those on our Christmas list. But what about the gift of us – the gift of time – the gift of memories? When I think back to the precious moments in...