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I’ve been in the workplace for over 44 ...]]>Thu, 05 Aug 2021 18:03:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/tell-me-again-at-what-point-is-life-supposed-to-get-simplerhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/overcoming-reopening-anxiety After months and months of pandemic public health restrictions, stay-home orders and phased reopenings, the governor lifted the restrictions June 15 and we should come much closer to “normal” soon. ...]]>Thu, 17 Jun 2021 15:20:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/overcoming-reopening-anxietyhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/ethical-choices-demonstrate-respect-for-others I’ve been looking through an ethical lens at some of the COVID-era choices people make. Have you ever heard the statement, “Do the right thing even when no one else is watching?” That is a ...]]>Thu, 29 Apr 2021 16:23:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/ethical-choices-demonstrate-respect-for-othershttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/experts-on-aging-provide-life-lessons This year marks the 10th anniversary of the book “Live Smart After 50: The Experts’ Guide to Life Planning for Uncertain Times” that I co-edited and co-authored with 32 other experts in the field of ...]]>Thu, 18 Mar 2021 17:59:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/experts-on-aging-provide-life-lessonshttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/rules-for-the-greater-good-during-covid-times The novel “Little Fires Everywhere” by Celeste Ng keeps swirling in my mind these days because one of its basic themes is the conflict between rule followers and rule breakers that we see playing ...]]>Thu, 04 Feb 2021 21:34:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/rules-for-the-greater-good-during-covid-timeshttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/suggestions-for-keeping-holidays-special-at-a-distance Many of us will be missing our loved ones this holiday season. In normal times, with busy schedules and families scattered across the country, holidays may be one of the few times families ...]]>Thu, 12 Nov 2020 17:47:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/suggestions-for-keeping-holidays-special-at-a-distancehttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/job-searching-in-the-age-of-covid-is-a-whole-new-ballgame As of September 2020, almost 13 million people in the United States were unemployed. Of course, a great deal of the job losses can be attributed to COVID. I’m sure any one of us, including me, ...]]>Thu, 15 Oct 2020 15:30:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/job-searching-in-the-age-of-covid-is-a-whole-new-ballgamehttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/influential-older-voters-have-much-to-consider Why do seniors turn out to vote more than any other age group? Older adults, especially those that are no longer working, are particularly susceptible to changes in policy made by elected ...]]>Thu, 01 Oct 2020 19:34:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/influential-older-voters-have-much-to-considerhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/appointment-was-a-real-eye-opener I was brought up in a household where we were taught to see the best in people. In most cases, giving folks the benefit of the doubt has served us well. However, based upon a recent experience ...]]>Thu, 17 Sep 2020 15:59:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/appointment-was-a-real-eye-openerhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/memories-help-bridge-the-distance It has been eight months since I’ve seen my mother. I miss her tremendously, but I do not think at this point it is safe to travel 3,000 miles by plane and rental car. So I continue what I have ...]]>Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:06:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/memories-help-bridge-the-distancehttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/embracing-change-because-change-is-inevitable Due to COVID-19, my husband and I are at home a lot more these days. All that togetherness has given me time to reflect on how my husband and I manage change over time. Of course, marriage ...]]>Thu, 06 Aug 2020 16:24:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/embracing-change-because-change-is-inevitablehttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/pandemic-bring-hierarchy-of-needs-into-focus I think some of us are surprised by what has become most important to us as a society over these past four months. Take, for example, the most basic of our needs, something as simple as air and ...]]>Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:57:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/pandemic-bring-hierarchy-of-needs-into-focushttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/comfort-at-arms-length You are sitting in your favorite spot in your home—what do you have within arm’s reach? I recently polled my workmates and received a host of answers, including a computer or iPad, tissues, ...]]>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:04:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/comfort-at-arms-lengthhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-front-porch-a-rediscoveredand-neededsocial-space My husband and I used to chuckle when my mother-in-law lived with us. She would set up shop inside our open garage with her cup of tea, our dog on a leash, her lawn chair, her Table-Mate tray table ...]]>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 15:49:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-front-porch-a-rediscoveredand-neededsocial-spacehttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/celebrating-life-in-isolation Birthdays during the pandemic have certainly changed. Take, for example, a first birthday, when a child’s parents reflect on how quickly the year has gone. One-year-olds have achieved so much ...]]>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 16:59:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/celebrating-life-in-isolationhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/accurate-census-count-is-critical Yes, this will be my second column on the upcoming census in as many months, but hopefully you’ll forgive me. After all, there’s a lot at stake here. What happens in 2020 will determine the fate of ...]]>Thu, 13 Feb 2020 18:46:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/accurate-census-count-is-criticalhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/seniors-start-planning-for-new-year-now What will 2020 look like for you? That answer is likely to be different for everyone, but there are a few things most older adults will have in common.  For example, if Social Security is your ...]]>Fri, 03 Jan 2020 23:30:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/seniors-start-planning-for-new-year-nowhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/it-makes-sense-that-seniors-need-to-be-counted-in-2020-census I recently attended a presentation by a partnership specialist for the Los Angeles Regional Census Center. She met with a group of nonprofits to explain details of the upcoming 2020 Census and to ...]]>Thu, 05 Dec 2019 17:45:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/it-makes-sense-that-seniors-need-to-be-counted-in-2020-censushttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/are-americas-seniors-facing-an-aloneness-epidemic Recently, my coworkers and I have begun to see a spike in the number of seniors in our community who go days on end without human contact. Yet when asked if they’re lonely, they say no. These ...]]>Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:43:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/are-americas-seniors-facing-an-aloneness-epidemichttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/more-and-more-older-adults-picking-up-pickleball I’ve never been a sports-oriented person. I’m not sure if it’s the required physical exertion or the competitive aspect that doesn’t excite me, but I’d much rather spend my days pursuing a host of ...]]>Thu, 10 Oct 2019 20:52:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/more-and-more-older-adults-picking-up-pickleballhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/no-gifts-this-birthday-plan-memories-instead I recently visited New Hampshire to join my mother in celebrating her 85th birthday. While planning the visit, I asked my mother if she would like to go on a short trip with me—maybe a visit to ...]]>Thu, 08 Aug 2019 21:08:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/no-gifts-this-birthday-plan-memories-insteadhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/winning-the-battle-with-robocallers I just received my fifth email this month on the same topic. In the email, my friend informed me he’s canceled his landline service and has chosen to use only his cellphone for voice ...]]>Fri, 31 May 2019 00:51:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/winning-the-battle-with-robocallershttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/giving-time-becomes-its-own-gift I volunteered to work at the recent Thousand Oaks Chili Cook-Off for a friend who was going out of town and didn’t want to leave the Rotary Club that puts on the event short-handed. It was to ...]]>Thu, 16 May 2019 18:41:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/giving-time-becomes-its-own-gifthttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/attention-to-detail-gets-more-important-as-we-age My husband is a finance guy, a CPA with a master’s in taxation. He is, by all accounts, a meticulous, detail-oriented individual. It’s nice to have one of those in a family. At least one of us ...]]>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 17:45:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/attention-to-detail-gets-more-important-as-we-agehttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/a-little-planning-can-reduce-stress-when-evacuating After the recent wildfires ripped through our community, I mentioned to my husband that I didn’t want to let too much time go by before we debriefed on what we did right and wrong when we ...]]>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 16:30:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/a-little-planning-can-reduce-stress-when-evacuatinghttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/simple-outing-makes-for-significant-milestone It’s been four months since my father passed. My first visit home since then is for his celebration of life. There are almost 100 guests coming to an afternoon event in my mother’s backyard ...]]>Thu, 14 Jun 2018 16:17:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/simple-outing-makes-for-significant-milestonehttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/why-do-we-volunteer In almost every case, those who volunteer express a desire to give what they’re capable of to a cause that is meaningful to them—and to make a difference along the way. The process of ...]]>Thu, 12 Apr 2018 19:16:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/why-do-we-volunteerhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/smart-home-devices-can-be-a-boon-to-seniors My husband and I recently made an investment in a Google Home Mini (on sale for $39.95). I had heard about how this smart speaker that responds to your voice could be fun and useful. You’ve ...]]>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 19:22:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/smart-home-devices-can-be-a-boon-to-seniorshttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/seniors-and-smartphones-a-good-fit My friend John surprised me last week when he told me that for the first time in a year he’d hauled out his computer to do some work. He said, “If I can’t do it on my smartphone these days, it ...]]>Thu, 21 Sep 2017 22:37:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/seniors-and-smartphones-a-good-fithttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/new-hobbies-really-help-late-in-life Retirement can be a perfect time to learn something new. Look at former President George W. Bush, who began to paint after leaving office in 2009. Bush told friends and family he found the art form ...]]>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 23:32:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/new-hobbies-really-help-late-in-lifehttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/new-rituals-for-an-aging-society Rituals are as old as humankind, and they transform over time as our culture changes. Consider the days when girls were considered the property of their fathers. Marriage was less about love than ...]]>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 22:06:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/new-rituals-for-an-aging-societyhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/give-milestone-gifts-with-meaning Last week my sister asked me for a gift idea for a friend who was turning 50. As I began to brainstorm with her, my thoughts turned to how a person might feel on the occasion of a milestone ...]]>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 16:38:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/give-milestone-gifts-with-meaninghttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/helping-seniors-to-keep-driving As much or more than they wish to remain in their homes as they age, today’s seniors wish to keep their ability to drive for as long as possible. This should come as no surprise to most adults. ...]]>Thu, 19 May 2016 18:03:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/helping-seniors-to-keep-drivinghttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-100th-birthday-celebration-that-wasntThu, 21 Apr 2016 16:36:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-100th-birthday-celebration-that-wasnthttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/second-half-choices-matterThu, 14 Apr 2016 15:46:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/second-half-choices-matterhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/these-hacks-make-life-easier-for-seniorsThu, 31 Mar 2016 20:25:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/these-hacks-make-life-easier-for-seniorshttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-sharing-economy-for-seniorsThu, 17 Sep 2015 22:17:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-sharing-economy-for-seniorshttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/going-mainstreamThu, 30 Jul 2015 18:59:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/going-mainstreamhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/traveling-with-medicationThu, 16 Jul 2015 19:28:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/traveling-with-medicationhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/child-rearing-doesnrsquot-end-for-some-seniorsThu, 10 Oct 2013 22:55:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/child-rearing-doesnrsquot-end-for-some-seniorshttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-potential-of-agingThu, 21 Feb 2013 13:10:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-potential-of-aginghttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/seniors-drive-food-shopping-growthThu, 22 Nov 2012 14:59:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/seniors-drive-food-shopping-growthhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/four-movements-to-watch-1Sun, 29 Apr 2012 13:54:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/four-movements-to-watch-1https://rethinkingyourfuture.com/taking-responsibility-for-ourselves-as-we-age-1Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:09:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/taking-responsibility-for-ourselves-as-we-age-1https://rethinkingyourfuture.com/single-be-prepared-for-the-unexpectedThu, 15 Mar 2012 21:31:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/single-be-prepared-for-the-unexpectedhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/life-skills-for-positive-aging-1Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:25:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/life-skills-for-positive-aging-1https://rethinkingyourfuture.com/are-you-ready-to-be-edutainedThu, 18 Aug 2011 11:52:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/are-you-ready-to-be-edutainedhttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-new-retirement-working-1Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:37:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/the-new-retirement-working-1https://rethinkingyourfuture.com/when-seniors-no-longer-drive-1Thu, 19 May 2011 15:40:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/when-seniors-no-longer-drive-1https://rethinkingyourfuture.com/eat-well-live-longer-1Thu, 21 Apr 2011 13:43:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/eat-well-live-longer-1https://rethinkingyourfuture.com/conversation-is-often-the-best-medicine-1Thu, 13 Jan 2011 08:11:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/conversation-is-often-the-best-medicine-1https://rethinkingyourfuture.com/calling-all-couch-potatoesThu, 16 Sep 2010 03:00:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/calling-all-couch-potatoeshttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/it-takes-a-villageThu, 26 Aug 2010 03:00:00 GMThttps://rethinkingyourfuture.com/it-takes-a-village