Category: Travel and Education for Seniors
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Every five years, or thereabouts, we would pack up our belongings and moved to another town, another state, or more likely than not across the country. The first thing I would do when settling into a new town would be to find the public library. It made me feel at home; the library was, and…
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I thoroughly enjoyed the movie A Walk in the Woods. This delightful story is about two “older gentlemen” taking on the Appalachian Trail. It reminded me how much I used to love to camp. I haven’t been camping in a very long time, but I can still remember a pup tent honeymoon in the Smoky…
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Travel can be difficult as well as painful for those living with chronic medical conditions. Still, most people need to travel at some point, even if just to get from Point A to Point B. The key is to plan ahead and to make sure you are at the top of your game before setting…
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We complain a lot about air travel but it is still the quickest and more convenient way to travel. You will be pleasantly surprised to find that being a senior has some perks. My elderly cousin and her husband travel from the Midwest to the East Coast several times a year and have figured out…
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Holiday memories revolved around piling into the family car and going to grandmother’s house when we were kids. Family gatherings were, and still are, a family tradition. The difference is that today’s grandparents are often the ones doing the traveling. Whether you travel by car, plane, or train it is important to plan ahead if…
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Homesickness and depression are not age specific. “Snow birds” moving to a warmer climate or seniors relocating to another town all experience a sense of nostalgia when they leave the family homestead. Traveling, wintering in a warmer climate, or picking a retirement community where you can golf every day are tempting opportunities for new retirees,…
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I don’t know about you but when September rolls around I still get an inexplicable urge to buy notebook paper and a package of #2 yellow pencils. Remember the excitement of going back to school? New friends, new teachers and the search for answers are as relevant today as they were sixty years ago.…
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A sense of adventure and a sense of humor is all you need to enjoy a trip or a family reunion. Granted, travel isn’t easy for anyone these days, much less older people who move slowly and have trouble getting around, but it is doable. The trick is to plan ahead and do some research.…
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What is a hobby? A hobby is something that you do just for the fun of it. Unlike other pursuits, a hobby must be relaxing, enjoyable, and stress-free. Can you gear down enough to make room for a hobby in your life? The word hobby has an old fashioned ring to it. It brings to…
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Fear of falling is a natural reaction and it is shared by seniors everywhere. A “self preservation” mode kicks in the moment you notice that you aren’t as agile as you used to be. Self preservation is a good thing, but it isn’t if you find yourself limiting your activities too much. Inactivity is your…