May, 2019 - Aging Abundantly

Tired of Family Drama? Here’s How to Deal With It

Family Drama is something few of us escape. As time goes by and our families grow, it can happen more often. In-laws of all varieties combined with different upbringings and personalities can lead to disagreements and upsetting arguments. Even when you’re not personally involved, it’s common to feel pressured to…

CROCHET FOR CHARITY – Donate Your Handiwork and Make a Difference

For years I’ve wanted to crochet for charity. I have never gotten to it. Perhaps, just perhaps, now is the time! Charity work honestly probably does more for the giver than the receiver. I believe, however, that it is the interchange as a whole that improves life for everyone. When…

TRAVEL ADVENTURE: NIGHT FLIGHT by Christy Steiger

When I booked my evening, no-stops flight from Chicago to Seattle, I was happy with the cheap fare. It was my first night flight. I assumed that everyone would be tired and quiet. So, I grabbed a window seat and settled in for a quiet, relaxing flight. The view at…

AS TIME GOES BY: 3 Things to Get In Order as You Get Older

Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean that your quality of life has to diminish. In fact, taking the time to get a few things in order will actually help ensure your golden years are your best. It will give you peace of mind and enable you to put worries about the…

HOW TO RETAIN OUR INDEPENDENCE As We Get Older

There are many challenging aspects to getting older, but one of the hardest is the loss of independence. Most of us want to retain our independence as we get older as we do not want to have to rely on others to do things for us. There may come a…

How to Stay Social As You Grow Older – Five Great Tips

There are a few common conditions that affect people as they age. Our focus is most often on physical conditions that are apt to arise. But there are other areas of concern that impact not only our health but our overall well-being. The issue of loneliness is a growing problem…