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From caregiver education to navigating life transitions and retirement, our blog has a wealth of information to help you move forward and revitalize your life.
7 Sure-Fire Tips to Adjust to Sudden Retirement
With the ever-changing economy, more Americans are faced with early retirement. It can be frustrating and even terrifying when an event you have prepared for does not happen as planned. I get it! I am definitely a person who likes to keep things on track so I can...
What Makes You Happy?
My last blog post covered one of the 4 Pillars of the New Retirement, Health. Today, I want to take a deep dive into what good health means because I am sure you’d have as many opinions as the people you asked. Going back through the Edward Jones and Age Wave poll, I...
A Pillar of Health
This is the first in a series of posts about the Four Pillars of the New Retirement I want to help you kick off your year by creating the goals to help you achieve the retirement of your dreams. Ninety-nine percent of retirees over the age of 75 say that health is...
Why planning for the New Retirement is a lot like making New Year’s resolutions
Do you make New Year’s resolutions? Or maybe a better question (albeit a polarizing one) is if you do set New Year’s resolutions, have you been successful at keeping them? I ask with a specific purpose in mind….and it certainly isn’t to pass judgment about whether...
The 4 Pillars of the New Retirement
Happy New Year! I usually don’t suggest starting the new year with a pop quiz but I’m confident you are a pretty savvy bunch. Plus its only two questions. Ready? How well are you acquainted with the 4 Pillars of the New Retirement? Can you list them? Set your...
Book Review: What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life’s Third Age – Dr. Ken Dychtwald
I was appalled to read that the average retiree watches 48 hours of television per week. I certainly don’t want that for my retirement. And I’m pretty sure you don’t want that for yours. If I’m right, read on. In his book What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life’s...
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year (Bah Humbug)!
As you transition into retirement, you’ll undoubtedly have more time to relax and be able to dedicate more time to your hobbies, family, and friends. As your responsibilities decrease, the focus of your days may change. You’ll need to make adjustments in the way that...
Retirement Isn’t Just About Finances Part 2
Many of us have been planning for our retirement since we started working. Like me, you probably have an idea at what age you’ll retire, maybe you’ve even decided where you’d like to retire, but are you ready to make the transition into retirement gracefully? If...
Retirement Isn’t Just About Finances (Part 1)
My mother used to say to me, “Don’t you think the divorce rate would be lower if brides and grooms spent as much time planning for a marriage as they did a wedding?” The same thought process applies here. There are many things to consider when contemplating...
Educational Opportunities In Retirement
Just because you are retired doesn’t mean you stop learning Access to educational opportunities and training has increased over the years as the traditional barrier of having to go physically sit in a class has fallen, especially for seniors. Whether you are an older...
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I combine over three decades worth of experience in mental health to create a practice that helps older adults navigate all the concerns that come with aging.
Coaching Aging Adults is dedicated to developing hope and purpose for your future.