The Greatest Generation is leaving us at an ever increasing rate. So, even if we’re not totally prepared, the torch is being passed to the Pre-boomers (those born between 1930 and 1945) – now known as New Seniors. Beginning next years, boomers will turn 65 at the rate of one every ten seconds through 2030. [...]
Fortunately, I have a 94 year old friend who is much like a surrogate father to me. Our relationship started while my dad was still alive. We became closer when dad passed on 5 years ago and have remained that way ever since. It’s a blessing to have an older person in your life to [...]
Starting later this year, the boomers turning 65 will be talked about in the media, not because of something they did but because of something that is happening to them: they are reaching retirement age. Baby boomers are newsworthy partly because of the size of this demographic and due to the non-conforming nature of this [...]
Many from my generation, the pre-boomers who are now known as New Seniors, were the first in to venture away from home in our early adult lives. We were born in the Great Depression or during WWII, so starting life during this extended period of uncertainty may have influenced us to look outside our communities [...]
The flame from a single candle lights up ones own little corner, but the flames of many candles light up the world. What we believe can have an illuminating affect on our immediate surroundings such as family and friends. However, what we do in our communities and beyond shines a spotlight on ways to make [...]
